Course Highlights
- 15-hour structured programme across 4 modules covering fundamentals, prompting, tools, and real-world impact of Generative AI
- Beginner-friendly, no prior AI experience required
- Hands-on prompt engineering techniques including zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting
- Exposure to leading Gen AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and open-source models
- Practical, real-world applications for work, productivity, research, and analysis
- Focus on responsible and ethical AI use, including risks, security, and human-in-the-loop concepts
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What will you learn in the Gen AI 101 Course?
- Explain core Generative AI concepts, including language models, foundation models, and GANs
- Differentiate between Generative and Discriminative AI and identify appropriate use cases for each
- Write effective prompts using structured techniques and prompt parameters
- Apply advanced prompting methods such as zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting
- Use popular Gen AI tools confidently for everyday professional tasks
- Evaluate AI outputs critically with an understanding of risks, bias, ethics, and security considerations
- Understand the impact of Generative AI on careers, industries, and society
Why should you take the Gen AI 101 Course?
- Build future-ready AI skills without needing a technical background
- Understand Gen AI beyond hype, with clear explanations of how it works and where it should and should not be used
- Learn practical, usable skills like prompt engineering and tool usage that you can apply immediately
- Gain confidence using modern AI tools for work, learning, and productivity
- Develop responsible AI awareness, including ethics, security, and human oversight
- Stay relevant in the Gen AI era as AI reshapes roles, industries, and career paths
Who should take the Gen AI 101 Course?
- Students and early-career professionals looking to build foundational AI literacy
- Working professionals who want to use Generative AI effectively in their roles
- Managers, founders, and decision-makers seeking to understand AI’s impact on work and business
- Educators and researchers exploring AI-enabled tools and workflows
- Anyone curious about Generative AI and how it is changing technology, society, and the future of work
Curriculum
Module 1: Generative AI Fundamentals
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Generative AI vs Discriminative AI
- How Small Language Models (SLMs) work
- Foundation models: working and risks
- Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
- Customised Generative AI systems
Module 2: Prompt Engineering & Usage
- Fundamentals of prompt engineering
- Key elements of effective prompts
- Prompt parameters and common use cases
- Writing prompts for real-world tasks
- Prompting for ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot
- Zero-shot and few-shot prompting
- Chain-of-thought prompting techniques
- Tips and best practices for high-quality prompts
Module 3: Working with Gen AI Tools
- Using ChatGPT for research, writing, and analysis
- Working with Microsoft Copilot for productivity
- Exploring tools like Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok
- Using Gen AI for Excel, documents, and presentations
- Open-source and emerging Gen AI tools
- Evaluating tool outputs and limitations
Module 4: AI in Work, Society & Security
- Impact of Generative AI on careers and the future of work
- Gen AI in education and healthcare
- Human-in-the-loop (HITL) systems
- Ethical considerations in Generative AI
- Security challenges and risks in Gen AI systems
- Responsible and safe use of Generative AI
Tools you will learn in the Gen AI 101 Course
- Popular Gen AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok for everyday tasks
- Basic to intermediate prompt engineering to get better, more accurate AI outputs
- Build AI literacy and understand how Generative AI systems work
- Apply Gen AI to writing, research, analysis, and productivity
- Evaluate AI responses critically and use AI responsibly
- Gain confidence using AI tools in real-world, non-technical scenarios