AI Literacy Basics: Applying Generative AI in the Workplace

Practical AI for beginners. Learn generative AI tools for your job, no programming or tech background required.

Created by: Nicolle Merrill
AI Literacy Skill Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• Demonstrate the ability to use at least three generative AI tools relevant to your job function.
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to effectively communicate with AI tools for improved results.
• Develop a strategy for integrating generative AI tools into your daily work routine to enhance productivity.
• Identify at least five practical applications of generative AI in various business functions.
• Evaluate the potential benefits and limitations of implementing generative AI in your role.
• Formulate effective questions and prompts to maximize the utility of generative AI in problem-solving scenarios.
• Adapt existing workflows to incorporate generative AI tools for improved efficiency.
• Articulate the potential impact of generative AI on your industry and career trajectory.
• Communicate the value and limitations of generative AI to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create a personal action plan for continuous learning and skill development in the field of AI.

Requirements

• This course meets you wherever you are on your AI journey. Whether you're completely new to the concepts or have some exposure already, we'll ensure you gain practical AI literacy applicable to real workplace scenarios. All you need is a willingness to learn and an open mindset towards AI. We'll provide the knowledge and hands-on practice to get you up to speed on generative AI from the ground up. There is no coding or programming at any point in this course.

Target audience

• This course on AI Literacy and using generative AI tools in the workplace is designed specifically for business professionals and working professionals who do not have a programming or technical background. It caters to individuals across various industries, job roles, and departments who want to develop a practical understanding of generative AI and how to effectively leverage these tools to enhance their productivity and job performance, without needing to learn how to code or get into the technical weeds.
• Whether you're in marketing, sales, operations, HR, finance, project management or any other business function, this course will empower you to become AI-literate and harness the potential of generative AI in your specific workplace context. No prior programming experience is required. The curriculum is tailored for non-technical professionals, focusing on building conceptual knowledge about generative AI, applying critical thinking to its uses and implications, and gaining hands-on experience with user-friendly generative AI applications relevant to typical business workflows.