Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Artificial Intelligence Awareness
Career Cluster:	Information Technology

CCC	
CIP Number	0511020113	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	9 credit hours	
CTSO	PBL, BPA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Computer Programming and Analysis AS degree program (1511020101).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to understanding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in solving real world problems, AI tools and applications used across various industries, the functions of AI chatbots, the AI project cycle, and the manipulation of data using programming functions and packages. Additional content includes ethics as relevant to the design, implementation, and administration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.   

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting 9 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Perform analysis activities. 
02.0	Perform user-support activities. 
03.0	Demonstrate professional development skills. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Artificial Intelligence Awareness
CIP Number:		0511020113	

This certificate program is part of the Computer Programming and Analysis AS degree program (1511020101).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Perform analysis activities. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Communicate with users to ascertain system requirements. 	
01.02	Develop information system requirements to accomplish specific task. 	
01.03	Analyze and document user requirements. 	
01.04	 Evaluate alternative solutions. 	
01.05	Analyze and document system requirements. 	
01.06	Create a plan for the design phase of an information technology system. 	
01.07	Develop systems specifications. 	
01.08	Develop systems documentation. 	
01.09	Evaluate system performance. 	
01.10	Identify technical and operational feasibility issues in determining a system solution. 	
01.11	Apply knowledge, skills, and application of information systems to accomplish specific job objectives. 	
01.12	Differentiate between coding levels and their application. (firmware, middleware, software) 	
02.0	Perform user-support activities. The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Demonstrate appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.	
02.02	Determine the customer needs using system analysis strategies. 	
02.03	Provide suggested information technology solutions. 	
02.04	Research and understand specific corporate culture. 	
02.05	Maintain professional work ethics and follow policies and procedures. 	
02.06	Set realistic expectations when establishing deadlines for customer solutions. 	
02.07	Communicate action plan including timelines. 	
02.08	Recognize the existence of internal/external customers and follow appropriate guidelines for each. 	
03.0	Demonstrate professional development skills. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Use on-line resources related to employee job requirements. 	
03.02	Identify opportunities for professional development. 	
03.03	Identify trends in emerging technologies to address the evolving nature of information technology systems. 	
03.04	Set career goals/directions. 	
03.05	Build mentor relationships. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the co-curricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.