About America's SBDC
America's SBDC is the association that represents America's nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).
What is America's SBDC?
America’s SBDC is a non-profit Association that represents America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners, and funded in part by the United States Congress through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
America's SBDC Mission
At America's SBDC our mission is to represent the collective interest of our members by promoting, informing, supporting and continuously improving the SBDC network. America's SBDC works with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), The United States Congress, the United States Senate and the with its national partners to ensure the SBDC program continues to recieve the support and resources its needs to serve the millions of small business clients they work with every year.
AI U Program
America's SBDC received funding from Google.org to establish the America's SBDC AI U Program, a national small business program dedicated to providing foundational AI training and other resources to SBDCs seeking to leverage AI's potential. Through the AI Clinics, America's SBDC will create educational opportunities to train and offer digital technology resources throughout the entire network.
Benefits of AI U
Easy Accessible
Five online modules available online for the whole SBDC network.
High Quality
All courses are developed and created by AI specialists within the SBDC network.
Practical
The courses are designed to meet your needs and will continue to be reviewed every year.
Affordable
Online courses are free and allocations for attending the certification session are provided.
FAQs
Will there be costs associated with the online training modules?
No, the online training modules will be free for all SBDC network members.
What are the prerequisites for the in-person certification training?
To participate in the in-person certification training, advisors must:
- Have eligibility from allocations
- Complete 5 online modules
- Complete the AI Essentials Course (sponsored by Google.org)
Where can I learn more about the AI U program initiatives?
Am I required to participate in the live sessions as part of the online training?
While we encourage everyone to attend the live sessions as a resource to stay informed on current AI topics and build a good network of AI learners and experts, attendance is not mandatory.
Questions?
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