AI Junior Track: A 24-Hour Beginner Training Module and Slide Deck for Early-Career Engineers (IEEE Computer Society Region 8 AI Caravan 2026)

Open training materials for the AI Junior Track of the IEEE Computer Society Region 8 AI Caravan 2026: a 24-hour online course (8 sessions of 3 hours) that takes complete beginners from knowledge to practical capability in artificial intelligence. No prior AI or programming experience is required.

Learning outcomes. Participants will be able to: (1) explain core AI and machine-learning ideas in accessible language; (2) recognize common AI applications in everyday life; (3) create a simple no-code AI model and a basic chatbot; (4) use AI creatively for art, music or storytelling; and (5) apply safe, ethical and responsible-use practices.

Contents. (a) A 52-slide presentation deck with speaker notes covering all eight sessions: What is AI; How machines learn; AI around us; Lab: first no-code model (Teachable Machine); Lab: first chatbot; Creative AI studio; Responsible AI and the SAFE habit; Capstone showcase. (b) A training module and facilitator guide with timed session plans, exit tickets, knowledge checks with answers, seven participant handouts, a capstone rubric, a pre/post self-assessment, a glossary and troubleshooting notes.

All labs use free, browser-based tools, designed for live online delivery across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.