Overview
This roadmap maps the 15 curriculum modules into a structured workshop timeline. It’s designed for a multi-session workshop series, but modules can also be used independently for self-paced learning.
Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy: progressive cognitive progression from remembering AI fundamentals to analyzing, evaluating, and creating capstone projects
Total estimated time: 20–25 hours across all sessions
Pre-Workshop Preparation
Before the workshop begins, participants should:
- [ ] Create a Google account (for Gemini access)
- [ ] Have a web browser with internet access
- [ ] Optional: Create a ChatGPT account (free tier)
- [ ] Optional: Install VS Code (for coding modules)
- [ ] Fill out the pre-workshop survey
Time: 30 minutes
Session 1: Foundations & Getting Started
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 60 min | Module 01 — AI Fundamentals | What is AI, major models, access methods, free vs paid |
| 15 min | ☕ Break | |
| 60 min | Module 02 — Prompt Engineering | How to talk to AI effectively |
| 15 min | 🎯 Practice | Try prompting exercises from Module 02 |
Prerequisites: None
Key Takeaway: Understand the AI landscape and write effective prompts
Session 2: Navigating the AI Tool Ecosystem
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 60 min | Module 03 — Tools Directory | Comprehensive tool comparison and selection guide |
| 15 min | ☕ Break | |
| 45 min | Module 09 — Access from Iran | Account creation, payment alternatives, accessible tools |
| 30 min | 🎯 Practice | Set up 3 AI tools and compare them |
Prerequisites: Session 1
Key Takeaway: Know which tool to use for which task, and how to access them
Session 3: AI for Productivity & Work
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 60 min | Module 05 — Automation & Data Analysis | Spreadsheets, data, automation workflows |
| 15 min | ☕ Break | |
| 60 min | Module 04 — AI in Coding | AI coding assistants, debugging, building with AI |
| 15 min | 🎯 Practice | Complete a data analysis or coding exercise |
Prerequisites: Sessions 1–2
Key Takeaway: Apply AI to real work tasks
Session 4: Creative AI — Visual & Audio
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 60 min | Module 07 — Image & Video Generation | Visual AI tools, prompt techniques for images/video |
| 15 min | ☕ Break | |
| 60 min | Module 08 — Music & Audio Generation | Music, voice, TTS tools and techniques |
| 15 min | 🎯 Practice | Create an image set and a short music clip |
Prerequisites: Session 1 (prompt engineering basics)
Key Takeaway: Create professional visual and audio content with AI
Session 5: Building with AI — APIs & RAG
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 90 min | Module 06 — API & RAG Projects | API basics, RAG concepts, building AI-powered apps |
| 15 min | ☕ Break | |
| 45 min | 🎯 Practice | Make an API call and build a simple RAG demo |
Prerequisites: Sessions 1–3 (especially coding module)
Key Takeaway: Understand how to integrate AI into applications
Session 6: Community, Ethics & Reference
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 30 min | Module 10 — Persian AI Community | Persian AI communities, resources, content creators |
| 30 min | Module 14 — AI Ethics & Safety | Responsible AI use, privacy, hallucinations |
| 15 min | ☕ Break | |
| 30 min | Module 11 — Glossary & Cheat Sheets | Quick reference materials |
| 15 min | Module 12 — FAQ | Common questions answered |
| 15 min | Module 13 — Prompt Library | Ready-to-use prompt templates |
Prerequisites: Sessions 1–5
Key Takeaway: Have a reference toolkit and know where to continue learning
Session 7: Capstone Project
| Duration | Module | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 30 min | Module 15 — Capstone Project | Project brief, track selection, rubric review |
| 120 min | 🛠️ Project Work | Independent work on capstone project |
| 30 min | 🎤 Presentations | Share results with the group |
| 15 min | 🎓 Wrap-up | Next steps, certificates, community links |
Prerequisites: All previous sessions
Key Takeaway: Demonstrate integrated AI skills
Self-Paced Learning Path
If you’re studying independently, here’s a recommended order:
Week 1: Modules 01 → 02 → 03
Week 2: Modules 09 → 05 → 04
Week 3: Modules 07 → 08
Week 4: Modules 06 → 10 → 14
Week 5: Modules 11 → 12 → 13 → 15 (Capstone)
The DIKW Pyramid: structuring raw data into information, applied knowledge, and strategic AI wisdom
Module Dependency Map
Module 01 (Fundamentals)
└── Module 02 (Prompt Engineering)
├── Module 03 (Tools Directory)
│ └── Module 09 (Access from Iran)
├── Module 04 (AI in Coding)
├── Module 05 (Automation & Data)
│ └── Module 06 (API & RAG)
├── Module 07 (Image & Video)
└── Module 08 (Music & Audio)
Independent (can be taken anytime after Module 01):
├── Module 10 (Persian AI Community)
├── Module 11 (Glossary & Cheat Sheets)
├── Module 12 (FAQ)
├── Module 13 (Prompt Library)
└── Module 14 (AI Ethics & Safety)
Module 15 (Capstone) ← requires Modules 02–08
This curriculum is licensed under CC-BY-4.0.