Description
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the growing presence of AI in your workplace as a learning and development professional.
Target Audience: Learning and development professionals.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand core concepts of AI and its applications in the workplace.
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Learn how to effectively prompt AI tools to get the most out of them.
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Grasp the ethical considerations surrounding AI use.
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Explore free and low-cost AI software solutions.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to AI in the Workplace
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What is AI? – Demystifying artificial intelligence and its different branches (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing).
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Real-world examples of AI applications across various industries (e.g., HR, Marketing, Customer Service).
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Discussing the potential benefits and challenges of AI adoption in the workplace (increased efficiency, job displacement, etc.).
Module 2: Prompting AI Tools
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Understanding how to formulate effective prompts for AI tools like chatbots or creative writing assistants.
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Exploring different prompting techniques to achieve desired outcomes (open ended, specific, using references).
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Hands-on activity: Participants experiment with prompting a free AI tool (e.g., Google AI Bard) for different tasks.
Module 3: AI and Ethics
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Discussing key ethical considerations surrounding AI use in the workplace: Bias, transparency, accountability.
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Exploring potential risks of AI, such as algorithmic bias and job displacement.
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Highlighting the importance of responsible AI development and implementation.
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Case studies and discussions on ethical dilemmas related to AI.
Module 4: Free and Low-Cost AI Software Solutions
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Explore a curated list of free and low-cost AI software solutions categorized by function.
Module 5: Putting it All Together
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Hands-On Work related to a learning and development task or course creation.
Resources:
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Prompt Library (over 100 prompt templates)
Assessment:
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Pre-course quiz to gauge baseline knowledge of AI.
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Post-course quiz to assess learning outcomes.