Introduction to AI is a practical, beginner-friendly course that shows you how artificial intelligence is used in work and everyday life. You’ll learn core AI concepts, how generative AI tools create responses, and how to write prompts that produce clear, reliable results. Each week includes a quiz and discussion as you practice using AI for writing, summarizing, research, and decision-making—plus essential guidance on privacy, bias, and responsible use.
CEUs: 1.6
Length (in hours): 16
Price in USD $195
Price in CAD $265
Agenda
Unit 1
AI Basics and Getting Better Results with Prompts
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What AI is (and isn’t): key terms and real-life examples
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Generative AI: strengths, limitations, and common mistakes
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Prompting fundamentals: clarity, context, constraints, tone, examples
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Improving prompts: turning a weak prompt into a strong one
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When to use AI vs when not to (quick decision guide)
Unit 2
Writing, Rewriting, and Summarizing with AI
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Drafting professional content: emails, announcements, short reports
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Rewriting for tone and clarity (formal, friendly, concise)
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Summarizing accurately: articles, policies, and meeting notes
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Creating reusable templates and “prompt recipes” for writing tasks
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Avoiding errors: hallucinations, missing context, and overconfidence
Unit 3
AI for Research, Organization, and Decision Support
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Using AI to extract key points and organize information
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Comparing options: pros/cons, criteria, and simple scoring approaches
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Asking better follow-up questions to refine results
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Verifying outputs: cross-checking facts and identifying red flags
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Turning AI output into a clear recommendation (with assumptions noted)
Unit 4
Responsible AI Use and Your Personal AI Action Plan
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Privacy and confidentiality: what not to share and safer alternatives
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Bias and fairness: how bias shows up and how to reduce it
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Copyright and attribution basics for responsible reuse
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Building your “AI Playbook”: best prompts, do’s/don’ts, verification steps
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Next steps: pathways into intermediate/advanced AI skills (automation, agents, and specialized applications)