Future-Ready in 2 Years: Earn your associate degree in Business + AI and step directly into roles where AI drives results.
No Tech Background Needed: Learn AI for everyday business—no tech background or coding required.
Flexible & Online: Keep working while studying; classes built around your schedule.
Affordable & Transferable: Continue on to a 4-year degree with momentum, or launch your career right away.
Downtown Chicago Advantage: Connect with local employers in healthcare, finance, logistics, and more.

Customer service, operations, and decision-making.

Address data bias, privacy, and transparency.

Automate tasks, streamline workflows, and gain competitive advantage.

Stay ahead with Generative & Agentic AI applications.

Graduate with projects employers recognize.
Use AI tools to uncover insights and trends.
Optimize supply chains with predictive analytics.
Drive campaigns with AI-powered personalization.
Help organizations innovate with AI.
Deploy chatbots & sentiment analysis for service.
Launch ventures in healthtech, edtech, or fintech.
Caio Almeida, founder of Opto Creative, a global consultant and thought leader in the field of artificial intelligence has helped to build this program from the ground up. Caio has guided Fortune 500 companies and international agencies on AI adoption, ethical implementation, and digital transformation. His approach is grounded, practical, and empowering — perfect for adult learners and career changers seeking to gain confidence in a fast-changing technological world.
No. This program is built for everyday learners. You’ll learn practical, workplace AI using the newest version of ChatGPT—how to write effective prompts, build simple workflows, and apply AI to real business tasks—without learning to code.
A reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop (recommended for Canvas and coursework). We’ll guide you in accessing the newest version of ChatGPT, and you’ll learn how to use it for everyday business tasks—writing, analysis, planning, and simple automations—without programming.
Generations offers competitive tuition with financial aid (FAFSA) and scholarships, including support for single parents and Illinois students. We have not increased our tuition in over 15 years! An advisor will help you estimate total cost and build a plan that fits real life—this program is designed for everyday learners.
Often, yes. Share your transcripts and an admissions advisor will review potential transfer credit so you can finish faster. Either way, you’ll build practical, ChatGPT-based skills you can use right away.