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Generative AI Fundamentals & Prompting Essentials

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Generative AI Fundamentals & Prompting Essentials

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Generative AI Fundamentals & Prompting Essentials is a practical introductory course designed to help professionals understand how Generative AI works, what it can do, and how to use it effectively in the workplace. Participants will explore key AI concepts, the evolution of Generative AI, common AI tools, capabilities and limitations, responsible AI use, and the fundamentals of effective prompting.

 

The course focuses on turning everyday workplace requests into clear, structured prompts that produce more relevant, accurate, and useful AI outputs. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, learners will practice using AI for tasks such as writing, summarizing, brainstorming, analyzing information, creating content, and improving workplace productivity.

 

By the end of the course, participants will have a practical foundation for working confidently and responsibly with Generative AI and applying prompting techniques to real-world workplace tasks.

 
 
 
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Course Content

Understanding AI in the Workplace
An introductory, hands-on session designed to help professionals understand how AI works, what Generative AI can do, and how to communicate effectively with AI tools. Participants will learn to: Understand AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Identify practical AI use cases in the workplace Understand the difference between AI-generated content, search, and human judgment Learn the TCR Prompting Framework: Task + Context + Requirements Write clear, specific, and effective prompts Transform weak prompts into stronger workplace prompts Use AI for writing, summarizing, brainstorming, research, and productivity Apply AI accuracy, privacy, and responsible-use guidelines Build reusable prompt templates for everyday work Key Takeaway: Better prompts → Better AI outputs → Better workplace productivity

  • What is Artificial Intelligence?
  • What Is Generative AI?
  • AI is NOT
  • Key Milestones in AI Development
  • The Evolution of AI
  • AI Fundamentals Quiz

Working Smarter with AI (Prompting)
AI does not “guess what you mean. It predicts based on patterns. If instructions are vague: Output is generic Lacks depth May miss tone or context Strong prompt = Clear role + clear task + clear context + clear format.

Responsible AI Practices
Responsible AI Practices is a practical course designed to help professionals use Artificial Intelligence safely, ethically, and responsibly in the workplace. Participants will learn how to recognize AI limitations, protect confidential and sensitive information, evaluate AI-generated content, identify potential bias and inaccuracies, and apply appropriate human oversight. The course emphasizes the principle that AI is a tool, not an independent decision-maker. Through workplace scenarios and practical activities, learners will develop the skills to verify AI outputs, protect data, apply sound judgment, and make responsible decisions when using AI. By the end of the course, participants will be able to use Generative AI more confidently while maintaining accuracy, privacy, fairness, accountability, and professional standards.

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