This course introduces students to the history, development, and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI). Students will explore foundational concepts and emerging technologies shaping GenAI, including frameworks, neural network models, and large language models (LLMs). The course will highlight how AI is applied to Microsoft 365 tools, as well as key terms and technologies relevant to GenAI. Through industry case studies, students will analyze how GenAI is transforming various fields. Hands-on activities with prompt engineering will provide practical skills for interacting with GenAI models. In addition, students will examine current challenges, risks, and ethical concerns associated with AI, while considering the future of AI and its impact on the job market.