AI Academies

Builders, not consumers.

The AI Academy by Coding in Color is a three-track education program designed to bring artificial intelligence skills to entire communities—students, teachers, and adults alike. Through hands-on, expert-led instruction, each track meets learners exactly where they are, equipping Arizonans of every generation to participate in the digital economy—no prior experience required.

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AI Academy: Spark (K12 Students)

The AI Academy: Spark by Coding in Color is a hands-on 9–12 week program designed to equip high school students with foundational skills in artificial intelligence, ethical reasoning, and real-world applications. Through project-based learning and expert-led instruction, students gain the tools they need to compete in the digital economy—no prior coding experience required.

AI Academy: Amplify (Teachers)

The AI Academy: Amplify by Coding in Color is a 7 to 10-week professional development program designed to equip K–12 educators with the technical and ethical foundations to bring AI education into their own classrooms. Through live training and a ready-to-teach curriculum, teachers gain the confidence and tools to launch AI and computer science instruction at their schools—no computer science background required.

AI Academy: Reboot (Adults)

The AI Academy: Reboot by Coding in Color is a 10-week virtual program designed to equip adults, parents, and professionals with practical skills in computers, artificial intelligence, and everyday digital tools. Through weekly live sessions and hands-on practice, participants gain the confidence to use AI in their work and daily lives—no prior tech experience required.

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