University of Idaho's continuing adult professional education provides a comprehensive one-week program designed to take students from foundational programming to the cutting edge of industrial automation and artificial intelligence. Through a curated sequence of seven courses, learners will develop the technical proficiency needed to build, program, and manage intelligent systems.

Course Schedule June 8-12, 2026

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Core Curriculum

The program is structured into three areas: Foundational Python , Artificial Intelligence , and Industrial Robotics.

Data & Programming Foundations
These courses are available in-person or via online livestream

CS 111C: Introduction to Python
CS 111C: Introduction to Python
Experience the fundamentals of the Python programming language.
6/8/2026 on 9:00am-Noon PT
CS 112C: Introduction to Python Data Science
Learn the essential techniques for using Python to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
6/8/2026 on 1:00-5:00pm PT

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
These courses are available in-person or via online livestream

CS 113C: Basic Introduction to AI
CS 113C: Basic Introduction to AI
Gain the fundamental skills and conceptual understanding of artificial intelligence.
6/9/2026 9:00-11:00am PT
CS 114C: AI Programming with Python
CS 114C: AI Programming with Python
Dive deep into machine learning and neural network AI architectures using Python.
6/9/2026 Noon-5:00pm PT
CS 115C: Machine Vision
CS 115C: Machine Vision
Explore the fundamentals of building machine vision tools to help systems "see" and interpret the physical world.
6/10/2026 9:00am-5:00pm PT

Robotics & Automation
These courses are only available in-person

CS 116C: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
CS 116C: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Understand the fundamentals of working with PLCs, the backbone of industrial automation.
6/11/2026 9:00am-5:00pm PT
CS 117C: Robotics
CS 117C: Robotics
Learn the core principles of working with robots and integrated robotic systems.
6/12/2026 9:00am-5:00pm PT

What You Will Learn

By the end of this program, students will be equipped to:

  • Write efficient, scalable Python code for various applications.

  • Implement Machine Learning models and Neural Networks.

  • Develop Computer Vision algorithms for object recognition and tracking.

  • Program and maintain PLC systems and Robotic hardware used in modern manufacturing.

Who should attend

  • Anyone 18 years or older who is interested in learning more about computer science, programming, AI and robotics.
  • Each course has a short list of basic prerequisites that you'll see at the bottom of the course description.

PARTNERS

University of Idaho - Computer Science

University of Idaho - COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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