About This Course

AI Literacy for the Modern Workforce: Working Alongside AI is designed to give you the practical and conceptual tools to thrive in an AI-augmented workplace. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, the course demystifies what artificial intelligence is, how it compares to traditional automation, and how it's being integrated across industries from marketing and HR to customer service and finance. You'll discover not only how AI can streamline routine tasks, but also where human judgment remains critical and irreplaceable.

Perfect for anyone seeking to future-proof their career, this course explores shifting job roles, the necessity of developing a collaboration mindset with AI tools, and the growing value of AI fluency as a top career skill. You’ll learn to distinguish between effective and ineffective AI prompting, critically evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and bias, and apply best practices for privacy, ethics, and accountability. Each module features relatable workplace stories, prompting you to reflect on your own approach to working responsibly and productively with AI.

If you’re eager to harness the power of AI as a daily collaborator rather than feel threatened by it, this course offers the clarity, confidence, and skills you need to participate and excel in the modern digital workforce—no technical background required.

What You'll Learn

Differentiate between traditional automation and generative AI—and understand their roles in the workplace.
Recognize AI use cases, strengths, and limitations across various industries and job functions.
Develop an AI-augmented mindset by integrating thoughtful human judgment with AI assistance.
Master effective AI prompt-writing and communication strategies for optimal workplace results.
Critically evaluate and fact-check AI-generated outputs for accuracy, bias, and reliability.
Apply responsible practices for privacy, ethics, and accountability when using AI tools.

Requirements

No prior experience required.

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