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University of Michigan — Barbara Hiltz

Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

Explore Michigan’s generative-AI course for social-impact work, including content, workflows, upskilling and ethical use, with no specific background required.

PaidBeginner4–10 hoursEnglishCertificateGenerative AI
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Course overview

Michigan places generative AI within the work of social-impact organizations. Content creation leads into workflow and content management, improvement and ethical considerations. The course suits learners who want to evaluate practical organizational uses before choosing a technical implementation.

What you will learn

  • Identify content tasks that generative AI can support.
  • Assess an AI-assisted organizational workflow.
  • Explain ethical considerations in social-impact use.

Who this suits

Beginners; no specific background is required, though the provider particularly recommends the course for people in social-impact organizations.

Before you enroll

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Put it into practice

Draft a workflow for a fictional nonprofit newsletter. Mark which claims need source checking and which approvals should remain with a person.

Source and review

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At a glance

Provider
Coursera
Learning format
Course
Price
Paid
Level
Beginner
Study time (approx.)
4–10 hours
Language
English
Certificate
Available; check provider terms
Created by
University of Michigan — Barbara Hiltz
Page updated
12 Oct 2026