AI Development Track   

The AI Development Track is a hands-on journey that takes students from Python fundamentals all the way to becoming a professional AI Engineer. Over three intensive courses, you'll master the complete AI development lifecycle and have a portfolio of production-ready applications. This program is designed for those ready to move beyond using AI to building the intelligent applications of tomorrow.  

Course 1: Python AI Fundamentals 

Course 1 of 3. Recommended first course.

Build your future in AI—starting with code. This hands-on course takes you from basic programming knowledge to writing real, production ready Python applications. You’ll master professional tools like Git and VS Code, build your first commandline AI app, and complete a full machine learning project using industry standard libraries like Pandas, Scikitlearn, and PyTorch. The perfect launchpad for anyone entering AI development, data science, or automation.  

Ideal for: IT and Network professionals looking to transition into a data-focused or AI development role. Analysts and researchers who want to move from analyzing data in spreadsheets to building predictive models. Developers from other domains who want to add machine learning and data science skills to their toolkit. Ambitious tech enthusiasts who want a comprehensive, project-based introduction to modern AI development. 

Prerequisite Skills 

This course is comprehensive and fast-paced, designed to take you from programming fundamentals to AI fundamentals in 10 weeks. To ensure success, students should have: 

Basic Programming Literacy: You understand the core concepts of programming in any language (e.g., variables, loops, if/else statements). Experience with Excel formulas, VBA, JavaScript, or any scripting language is ideal. 

Logical Reasoning Skills: The ability to think through a step-by-step process to solve a problem. The course begins by teaching you how to formalize this with pseudocode. 

Comfort with Installing Software: You can download and install applications like Python and a code editor (like VS Code) on your own computer and are not intimidated by configuration files. 

Basic File Management: You are comfortable creating, finding, and moving files and folders on your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). 

A "Can-Do" Mindset: This is a challenging but rewarding course. A willingness to engage with complex topics, troubleshoot errors, and persist through challenges is essential for success. 

Additional Courses in AI Development Track:

2: Cloud Native App Deployment  10/5/26 - 12/27/26 or 11/30/26 - 2/27/27

3: Applied AI, Agents & Automation  10/19/26 - 1/17/27 or 2/22/27 - 5/23/27

AI Infrastructure Track  

The AI Infrastructure Track prepares students to design, build, and manage the modern systems behind AI deployment. Across three hands-on courses, students progress from foundational networking to full cloud ‑native‑ orchestration, gaining the practical skills needed to support real-world AI workloads.  

AI Networking Fundamentals 

Course 1 of 3 

Build the backbone of tomorrow’s AI. This 10-week, hands-on course builds the essential networking foundation required for modern AI systems. Students being directly in ‑their own virtual network environment, learning core concepts like IP addressing, routing, DNS, DHCP, and using firewalls for security. Develop troubleshooting and management skills using professional tools. The course ends with students beginning their journey to designing an AI network architecture by deploying a full monitoring stack that will be used in their “AI Incubator” environment. 

Ideal for: Junior System Administrators and IT Technicians wanting to deepen their networking knowledge.· Help Desk professionals aiming to move into Network Operations or DevOps. Linux enthusiasts who want to understand how to connect and secure Linux systems. 

Prerequisite Skills 

This course is fast-paced and hands-on. To ensure success, students should have: 

Basic Computer Literacy: Comfortable working with operating systems (like Xubuntu) and navigating a desktop interface. 

Fundamental Networking Awareness: A conceptual understanding of what an IP address is, what a router does, and the difference between the Internet and a Local Area Network (LAN). 

Introductory Command Line Experience: Familiarity with opening a terminal and running basic commands (like ls, cd, or mkdir). You do not need to be a Linux expert, but you should not be afraid of the command line. 

Logical & Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic binary math calculations (essential for understanding subnetting). 

Troubleshooting Mindset: The patience and curiosity to investigate why something isn't working and the persistence to try different solutions. 

Additional Courses in AI Infrastructure Track:

2: Linux & Cloud Foundations 11/30/26 - 2/21/27 or 10/5/26 - 1/17/27

3: AI Infrastructure & Security 10/19/26 - 1/17/27 or 2/22/27 - 5/23/27

Strong teams don't happen by chance—they are built through effective leadership. This interactive workshop equips supervisors with practical strategies to build trust, strengthen collaboration, foster accountability, and address conflict before it affects team performance. Participants will learn how to create a positive team culture, set clear expectations, improve communication, and lead teams that are engaged, productive, and focused on shared goals.

The interactive course is for helping professionals and direct service workers in healthcare, behavioral health, education or other people centered professsions who want practical skills for building trust, even in tense or resistant client interactions.  

AI Development Track   

The AI Development Track is a hands-on journey that takes students from Python fundamentals all the way to becoming a professional AI Engineer. Over three intensive courses, you'll master the complete AI development lifecycle and have a portfolio of production-ready applications. This program is designed for those ready to move beyond using AI to building the intelligent applications of tomorrow.  

Cloud‑Native Application Deployment 

Course 2 of 3. 

Turn your AI ideas into real, cloud‑powered applications. Learn how modern AI-backed web apps are built and shipped. You’ll transform a Python script into a full-stack web application with Flask, SQLAlchemy, and a hand‑coded front end—and then take it all the way to the cloud. Containerize with Docker, automate with GitLab CI/CD, and deploy to Kubernetes. By the end, your work isn’t just running locally… it’s live. Ideal for Python developers looking to transition into web development or backend engineering. IT professionals who want to modernize their skillset with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Graduates of Course 1 who want to see their code come to life as a live, interactive web application. Aspiring DevOps engineers seeking a practical, project-based introduction to CI/CD pipelines. 

Prerequisite Skills  

This course focuses on web technologies and cloud infrastructure. To ensure success, students should have: 

Python Proficiency: A solid understanding of Python syntax, functions, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), as covered in Course 1: Python AI Fundamentals

Command-Line Literacy: Comfort with navigating the file system, running scripts, and managing files via a terminal. 

Git Fundamentals: Understanding of basic version control concepts like cloning, committing, and pushing code. 

Logical Thinking: The ability to understand how data flows between a client (browser), a server (API), and a database. 

Additional Courses in AI Development Track:

1: Python AI Fundamentals: 9/7/26 – 11/29/26

3: Applied AI, Agents & Automation  10/19/26 - 1/17/27 or 2/22/27 - 5/23/27

AI Infrastructure Track  

The AI Infrastructure Track prepares students to design, build, and manage the modern systems behind AI deployment. Across three hands-on courses, students progress from foundational networking to full cloud ‑native‑ orchestration, gaining the practical skills needed to support real-world AI workloads.  

Linux & Cloud Foundations 

Course 2 of 3 

Turn your network into a living, breathing infrastructure. Learn the Linux, virtualization, and automation skills powering modern cloud environments. From user management and shell scripting to provisioning cloud-style virtual machines, you'll build and secure real services—including identity management, databases, and web apps. The ideal jump from networking into full system administration.  

Ideal for: Network technicians who want to expand their skill set into system administration.· IT professionals seeking to formalize their Linux knowledge for cloud and DevOps roles.· Students who have completed Course 1 and are ready to build the services that run on the network. 

Prerequisite Skills:  

This course builds directly upon the networking foundation. To ensure success, students should have: 

Completion of Course 1 (AI Networking Fundamentals) or equivalent networking knowledge: 

• Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, and CIDR notation 
• Familiarity with core network services (DNS, DHCP) 
• Knowledge of routing concepts and static routes 
• Experience configuring firewalls and understanding basic security principles 

Basic Command-Line Literacy: 

• Comfort opening a terminal and navigating directories (cd, ls, mkdir) 
• Ability to view files (cat, less) and edit simple text files 

Understanding of Virtualization Concepts: 

• Conceptual knowledge of what a Virtual Machine (VM) is and how it differs from physical hardware 
• Basic understanding of hypervisors (like Proxmox, VMware, or VirtualBox) 

General Computer Literacy: 

• Comfort installing operating systems (Xubuntu) and software 
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues independently

Additional Courses in AI Infrastructure Track:

1: AI Networking Fundamentals: 9/7/26 – 11/29/26

3: AI Infrastructure & Security 10/19/26 - 1/17/27 or 2/22/27 - 5/23/27

An Occupational Therapy Perspective for Families and Professionals Supporting Children

Join Jenna Miller, MS, OTR/L and the Jayhawk Explore & Soar OT Clinic for Families for an engaging, practical introduction to regulation and its role in children's everyday participation, learning, and relationships.Through an occupational therapy perspective, participants will explore how the central nervous system, sensory processing, emotional development, and relationships influence a child's ability to regulate attention, emotions, energy, and behavior to participate in daily activities.Participants will explore common misconceptions about regulation, consider how expectations align with children's developmental abilities, and learn how adults can support children through co-regulation. The session will introduce practical, developmentally informed strategies that can be used at home, in the classroom, and in other everyday environments.Regulation affects how children participate, communicate, move, learn, and interact with others. This training offers a shared framework and practical strategies for the adults who support children across home, school, and community settings.Participants will receive course materials and practical resources that can be applied in home, school, and community settings.Intended Audience: Who Should Attend?This training is designed for anyone who supports children at home, at school, or in the community, including teachers, paraprofessionals, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (OT/OTA), physical therapists and physical therapist assistants (PT/PTA), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), other related service providers, and parents and caregivers.Whether participants work with children professionally or support them at home, they will gain practical strategies to better understand regulation and support children's participation, learning, and everyday activities.No prior knowledge of occupational therapy, sensory processing, or regulation is required.Learning Objectives: What You'll LearnBy the end of this training, participants will be able to:Understand regulation and how it develops throughout childhood.Recognize signs of regulation and dysregulation and identify ways adults can provide support.Practice hands-on strategies and create practical tools to support regulation at home or in the classroom.Recognize when occupational therapy may help and learn how to access support.

Registration includes light refreshments, including snacks and beverages.

Fieldwork Partner Appreciation Discount: We are pleased to offer a 50% registration discount to past, current, and prospective fieldwork partners. This discount is available to those who have previously supervised a JCC OTA student, are currently serving as a fieldwork educator with the JCC OTA program, or are interested in becoming a fieldwork educator with the JCC OTA program. To receive the discount code, please email OTA@sunyjcc.edu.

This class includes a certificate of completion.  If no certificate is needed, please register for 5822 instead.

An Occupational Therapy Perspective for Families and Professionals Supporting Children

Join Jenna Miller, MS, OTR/L and the Jayhawk Explore & Soar OT Clinic for Families for an engaging, practical introduction to regulation and its role in children's everyday participation, learning, and relationships.Through an occupational therapy perspective, participants will explore how the central nervous system, sensory processing, emotional development, and relationships influence a child's ability to regulate attention, emotions, energy, and behavior to participate in daily activities.Participants will explore common misconceptions about regulation, consider how expectations align with children's developmental abilities, and learn how adults can support children through co-regulation. The session will introduce practical, developmentally informed strategies that can be used at home, in the classroom, and in other everyday environments.Regulation affects how children participate, communicate, move, learn, and interact with others. This training offers a shared framework and practical strategies for the adults who support children across home, school, and community settings.Participants will receive course materials and practical resources that can be applied in home, school, and community settings.Intended Audience: Who Should Attend?This training is designed for anyone who supports children at home, at school, or in the community, including teachers, paraprofessionals, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (OT/OTA), physical therapists and physical therapist assistants (PT/PTA), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), other related service providers, and parents and caregivers.Whether participants work with children professionally or support them at home, they will gain practical strategies to better understand regulation and support children's participation, learning, and everyday activities.No prior knowledge of occupational therapy, sensory processing, or regulation is required.Learning Objectives: What You'll LearnBy the end of this training, participants will be able to:Understand regulation and how it develops throughout childhood.Recognize signs of regulation and dysregulation and identify ways adults can provide support.Practice hands-on strategies and create practical tools to support regulation at home or in the classroom.Recognize when occupational therapy may help and learn how to access support.

Registration includes light refreshments, including snacks and beverages.

Fieldwork Partner Appreciation Discount: We are pleased to offer a 50% registration discount to past, current, and prospective fieldwork partners. This discount is available to those who have previously supervised a JCC OTA student, are currently serving as a fieldwork educator with the JCC OTA program, or are interested in becoming a fieldwork educator with the JCC OTA program. To receive the discount code, please email OTA@sunyjcc.edu.

This class DOES NOT include a certificate of completion.  If one is is needed, please register for course 5821 instead.