AI Basics for Employees
Learn to Use AI Effectively, Safely, and Responsibly at Work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important part of everyday work and offers new opportunities to work smarter and more efficiently. The “AI Basics for Employees” course provides participants with a practical introduction to how AI works, the opportunities the technology offers, and how it can be used safely and responsibly.
Throughout the course, participants will learn, among other things, how to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, write better prompts, and use AI to streamline daily work tasks. The course also addresses common risks, privacy, critical evaluation of AI-generated content, and the importance of responsible use.
The course includes practical examples and interactive exercises that make it easy to understand how AI can be used in everyday work.
Lessons in the course
1. What Is AI, and How Does It Work?
An introduction to artificial intelligence, how the technology works, and key concepts such as generative AI, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs). Learn how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot generate responses, and what opportunities and limitations the technology has.
2. Write Better Prompts
Learn how to give AI clear instructions to get better and more relevant answers. This lesson covers how to incorporate goals, context, sources, and expectations into a prompt, and how to improve results through follow-up questions.
3. AI in Everyday Life: Practical Applications in the Workplace
Discover how AI can make daily work tasks easier and more efficient. Learn to use AI to write texts, summarize documents, develop ideas, plan tasks, improve communication, and analyze information.
4. Risks of AI: What Can Go Wrong?
Learn about common errors and risks associated with using AI, including inaccurate answers, misinformation, and unreliable sources. This lesson explains why it’s important to exercise critical thinking and verify AI-generated information before acting on it.
5. Safe and Responsible Use of AI
How can you use AI without compromising privacy, confidentiality, and your organization’s information? Learn why it’s important to follow internal guidelines, use approved tools, and be mindful of what information you share with AI.
6. AI Competence and Transparency
Understand the importance of transparency and accountability when using AI. Learn why it’s important to be clear about AI-generated content, follow company guidelines, and contribute to the safe and informed use of AI in the workplace.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for all employees who want a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and how the technology can be used in their daily work.
It is particularly relevant for employees who use or are considering using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar solutions, and who want to work more efficiently while ensuring security, privacy, and compliance with company guidelines.
The course is also suitable for organizations that want to build foundational AI expertise among their employees and facilitate the safe, responsible, and effective use of artificial intelligence within the organization.
No prior technical knowledge is required.