About the AI Essentials course

Discover how AI really works, whether it's "intelligent", and what it can and can't do. Learn how to protect your privacy when using AI tools, recognize AI scams, master the art of prompting AI to get the results you want, and how to use AI safely and effectively in your everyday life and work. You'll also learn what machine learning, large language models, and prompting are – so you can talk about AI like a pro, without needing any technical knowledge! At the end of the course you'll earn a certificate you can download or add to your LinkedIn profile. Sign up today to boost your knowledge and your career!

What You'll Learn

3 Chapters · 39 Lessons

  1. 1

    Understanding AI Fundamentals

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      AI is Changing How We Live and Work

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      What's Machine Learning?

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      What's an LLM?

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      Quick Check: AI Basics

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      What's AI?

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      How Does AI Learn?

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      Understanding AI Tools and Models

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      AI or Not AI?

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      Generative AI: Your Creative (But Imperfect) Buddy

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      What AI Does Well

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      Using AI Wisely: Stay Smart, Stay Safe

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      AI Safety Traffic Lights

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      AI Success Stories

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      Module 1 Assessment

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    Introduction to Prompting

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      What's a Prompt?

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      Better Prompts = Better Results

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      When not to use AI

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      Common Prompt Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

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      Safety Check: Can You Spot the Red Flags?

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      Your Prompt Writing Toolkit

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      Why the Same Prompt Gets Different Results

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      Hands-On Prompt Practice

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      Sharing Safely: How Much to Tell AI

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      From Good to Great: Refining Your Prompts

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      Prompt Detective: Good, Bad, or Risky?

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      Managing AI Conversations Like a Pro

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      Module 2 Assessment

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    Smart, Safe, and Productive AI Use

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      Using AI at Work

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      Spotting AI in Everyday Communications

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      Understanding Artificial Empathy and Guardrails

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      The WEIRD Framework: Your AI Scam Detection System

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      Scams and Hallucinations

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      AI Hallucinations: When AI Makes Things Up

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      The Bias Problem: How Training Data Shapes AI Decisions

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      Real-World Examples of Bias

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      Avoiding Time Traps

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      Using AI Wisely: Keeping Your Skills Strong

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      Module 3 Assessment

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      Congratulations!

Real Feedback from Real Learners

Here's what Zivo's learners are saying about our AI Essentials course

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This course helped me distinguish different types of Al tools and how to use them responsibly in a legal environment. I found the lessons easy to understand at a beginner level and the format made it so l put in practice my learnings. It was a really easy way to learn about AI
Alex, Paralegal

Quebec, Canada

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AI Essentials is an excellent course. It provided me with a range of insights, personally and professionally. Highly recommended!
David, Data Management Professional

Toronto, Canada

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Whether you use AI or not, it can use you. I highly recommend the Zivo course for anyone. The course is thorough and easy to understand. It’s definitely worth the modest investment.
Ted, Retired Financial Services Executive

Toronto, Canada

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This course made it easy for me to understand what AI is and how I can use it safely. It has a lot of useful information.
John, Teacher

England

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