"AI Product Management for Young Innovators" is a unique, one-week course designed to introduce middle and high school students to the fundamentals of product management with an added focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool. This course aims to inspire young minds to think like AI product managers, transforming their curiosity and creativity into actionable, responsible ideas. By the end of the week, students will understand the core stages of the product development process, the basics of AI technologies like generative AI, and how to turn them into potential business partnerships.
The course uses the appropriate teaching methods and activities to make AI tools, techniques, and product concepts accessible and engaging. With a focus on real-world case studies, including well-known AI products and tech partnerships, students gain insights into how today’s leading innovations are brought to life. They will also explore the ethical implications of AI and responsible use, helping them develop a critical lens as future technology creators.
This highly interactive course features hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and creative brainstorming sessions. Students will work in teams to identify user needs within their environment, design AI-powered solutions, and build simple product prototypes using tools like generative AI. These exercises are designed to foster teamwork, computational thinking, and ethical awareness.
By the end of the week, students will pitch their AI product ideas, showcasing not only their innovation and creativity but also their understanding of user-centered design and responsible technology use. With the growing impact of AI on our world, this course offers young students a valuable opportunity to gain early exposure to AI product management and become thoughtful leaders in the next generation of technology. Research shows early exposure to learning opportunities significantly enhances cognitive development and lifelong learning habits. Many groundbreaking tech products and inventions have been created by young innovators who were first exposed to technology as early as elementary school, thus highlighting the immense potential of nurturing talent from a young age.
