AI Literacy in the Workplace
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What you'll learn
Understand AI terminology, how AI applies to your role, its opportunities and risks, and use a shared language to collaborate effectively
Apply AI tools safely and effectively into your day-to-day workflow and identify opportunities where AI can assist by automating or simplifying tasks
Demonstrate responsible & ethical use of AI by managing data risks, recognizing bias, misinformation in outputs & knowing how to escalate concerns
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June 2026
3 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course will provide you with a foundational awareness of AI, its types, and its importance to employees. It explains AI beyond the hype, clarifies its connection to your daily work, and helps build a shared language across teams.
You’ll learn how to confidently use AI tools in your day-to-day role, from writing and planning to decision-making and communication. The course includes hands-on guidance for writing effective prompts, evaluating AI outputs, and spotting opportunities to simplify tasks. It also covers key risks around ethics, bias, and data protection, giving you the confidence to use AI safely and responsibly at work. This course consists of three modules: 1. Introduction to AI in the workplace 2. Using AI Effectively 3. Responsible Use, Ethics, & Data
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment2 plugins
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- AI in the Workplace•2 minutes
6 readings•Total 15 minutes
- AI Literacy in the Workplace: Course overview•2 minutes
- Course navigation guidance•2 minutes
- Introduction to AI in the workplace: Basic AI concepts and uses•5 minutes
- Introduction to AI in the workplace: Aligning AI with strategy•2 minutes
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace: Module summary•3 minutes
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace: Glossary•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Test of understanding•10 minutes
2 plugins•Total 15 minutes
- Introduction to AI in the workplace•7 minutes
- AI in your role: Benefits, risks, and managing bias•8 minutes
What's included
4 readings1 assignment3 plugins
4 readings•Total 19 minutes
- Using AI effectively in your role: What can AI do for you? Prompting like a pro vs. poor prompting•10 minutes
- Using AI effectively in your role: Confident AI integration•5 minutes
- Using AI effectively in your role: Module summary•3 minutes
- Using AI effectively in your role: Glossary•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Test of understanding•10 minutes
3 plugins•Total 13 minutes
- Using AI effectively in your role•3 minutes
- Effective prompting•7 minutes
- Case examples – dos and don’ts•3 minutes
What's included
2 videos5 readings1 assignment2 plugins
2 videos•Total 1 minute
- Data protection and legal compliance•0 minutes
- Your role in compliance•1 minute
5 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Responsible use, ethics and data: Seven principles of data protection and common pitfalls to avoid•5 minutes
- Responsible use, ethics and data: Module summary•2 minutes
- Responsible use, ethics and data: Glossary•1 minute
- AI Literacy in the Workplace: Course summary•5 minutes
- AI Literacy in the Workplace: Next steps•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 12 minutes
- Test of understanding•12 minutes
2 plugins•Total 6 minutes
- Responsible use, ethics and data•4 minutes
- Recognizing common AI risks•2 minutes
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