AI Achievement
AI Achievement from the DePauw University Tenzer Technology Center
Spring 2026 Pilot
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OVERVIEW
New Opportunity from DePauw University
DePauw University is proud to offer AI Achievement from the DePauw University Tenzer Technology Center, a new program designed primarily to help students develop essential AI fluency skills. This is a pilot program for Spring 2026. Based on its success, we expect to extend and expand this achievement in the next academic year. All students are encouraged to participate. Staff and faculty are also invited to participate.
Why This Matters
AI is everywhere. From healthcare and finance to education and creative industries, artificial intelligence is reshaping how work gets done. Students who understand AI fundamentals - how it works, its applications and implications - will be better prepared to thrive in the workforce. The AI Achievement helps to complement your liberal arts education and ensure you develop essential AI literacy skills that employers increasingly expect.
What You'll Accomplish
To earn the AI Achievement, you will complete at least five hours of LinkedIn Learning content selected from our curated list of AI courses and learning paths. These carefully chosen resources cover foundational AI concepts, practical applications, and emerging trends; all are designed to build one’s confidence and competency with artificial intelligence. Note that our list of eligible courses includes the opportunity to earn professional certificates from reputable companies. These certificates can be added to your LinkedIn profile and resume, which further enhances your credentials as well as your ability to maximize your time spent working on this achievement and demonstrating your AI literacy.
Access the curated eligible LinkedIn Learning courses from DePauw’s AI Resources site.
How to Earn this Achievement
Complete at least five hours of LinkedIn Learning content from the curated list on the DePauw AI Resources page.
Upon Successful Completion
Indicate on your resume that you “Earned a Spring 2026 AI Achievement from the DePauw University Tenzer Technology Center.”
OPTIONAL EVENTS AND PRIZES
Kickoff Conversations
Tenzer Director Boyles will discuss the motivation behind this new achievement and share information about accessing LinkedIn Learning for free as a DePauw student, faculty or staff. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and potentially connect with others interested in AI literacy and its opportunities.
Wednesday, April 1 at 11:30 am ET at the Tenzer Wall (first floor of ROW)
Light lunch will be served. No RSVP required.
Wednesday, April 1 at 4:00 pm ET at the Tenzer Wall (first floor of ROW)
Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.
Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 pm ET at the Tenzer Wall (first floor of ROW)
Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.
Prize Drawing
Please note that the achievement will remain available throughout the spring and summer. However, to help us collect timely feedback, students may complete the achievement and submit answers to a few short questions using this form (COMING SOON) by 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, April 22. Doing so will enter students in a drawing for fun prizes during the Tenzer Spring Unwind de-stressor event on May 5th. Participants need not be present to win and will be contacted by Tenzer personnel. Prizes must be picked up by the end of finals. Prizes will only be drawn for students completing the achievement and feedback form before the deadline.
Questions?
Contact Tenzer Director Boyles (michaelboyles@depauw.edu or ROW 201) for more information.