UG positions artificial intelligence at the core of student training
The University of Ghana (UG) has positioned artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills training at the centre of its academic agenda. This announcement was made during the presentation of 2,000 laptops by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to the University in support of the Government's One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, stated that AI had become strategically important to the institution due to its transformative impact on teaching, learning, research, industry, and public service.
Professor Amfo revealed that beginning next semester, the University would incorporate four certifications under the One Million Coders Programme into a compulsory Level 100 course. The certifications are Prompting Essentials, AI Essentials, AI Professional, and Digital Literacy. She explained, "We are introducing a course on Digital Literacy and Applied AI and incorporating these modules into that course." This initiative is part of the University's commitment to ensure every student acquires a sound understanding of artificial intelligence and the skills needed to use it responsibly. Some lecturers, particularly within the Department of Computer Science, have already begun incorporating selected One Million Coders certifications into their courses.
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