This summer, the College of Information and Communications will host a series of courses on artificial intelligence that are free to the public. These AI-4-SC courses will be conducted in several of the USC Palmetto College iCarolina Community Learning Labs across the state. For more information and to Register »

Courses

Session I: AI Basics: Use AI in Everyday Life and Work AI for general community and beginners

• Introductory, practical use of AI tools
• Focus on prompting, everyday applications, and confidence-building

Session 2: Small Business AI for Business: Save Time and Get More Done

• Focus on marketing, operations, and productivity
• Incorporates tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot

Session 3: Workplace Productivity AI for Work: Using Tools Like Copilot to Be More Productive

• Focus on professional use cases
• Writing, summarization, organization, and workflow efficiency

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Locations

USC SALKEHATCHIE - WALTERBORO

• AI Basics | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
• Small Business | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 3 - 4:15 p.m.
• Workplace Productivity | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.

USC SALKEHATCHIE - ALLENDALE

• AI Basics | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Small Business | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 6 - 7:15 p.m.
• Workplace Productivity | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

USC LANCASTER

• AI Basics | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Small Business | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6 - 7:15 p.m.
• Workplace Productivity | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

USC SUMTER

• AI Basics | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Small Business | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6 - 7:15 p.m.
• Workplace Productivity | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

USC FORT JACKSON  - * Restricted to service members and civilian employees with access to Fort Jackson

• AI Basics | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Small Business | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 6 - 7:15 p.m.
• Workplace Productivity | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

USC UNION

• AI Basics | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Small Business | Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 6 - 7:15 p.m.
• Workplace Productivity | Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Who are these courses for?

These non-credit courses are open to all community members, students, faculty and staff. Participants who complete both courses will receive a completion certificate. The courses are free and open to the public; however, registration is required.

For more information and to Register

For more information about these courses, please contact Jim Twitty  at twittyj@mailbox.sc.edu.