This course takes the mystery generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI) and explains its uses straightforward language for people who want to use it in their everyday lives.
Knowing how to describe and use generative AI effectively is an Important skillset to successfully engaging in all types of personal communication, from social media posts to emails and blogs. Learners will gain a clear understanding what generative AI is and learn the fundamental skills required to use gen-AI ethically and effectively. Participants will be provided tested methods for prompting an AI Assistant, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to yield useful results.
This module will give you an introduction and overview of this course. Learners will meet the instructor and receive instruction on course expectations.
What's included
2 videos5 readings1 discussion prompt
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2 videos•Total 3 minutes
Course Intro Video•2 minutes
Learning Outcomes•1 minute
5 readings•Total 45 minutes
Meet the Instructor•10 minutes
Discussion Forum Guidelines•10 minutes
Get help and meet other learners in this course. Join your discussion forums!•5 minutes
About Peer Reviews•10 minutes
About the Assignments•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Meet and Greet•10 minutes
AI Skills for Everyday Life
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, participants will learn various AI definitions and prompting methods that will assist them in dealing with artificial intelligence in many different aspects of their everyday lives.
What's included
8 videos3 readings2 peer reviews
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8 videos•Total 46 minutes
AI Definitions•7 minutes
C.A.T.S. Method Explained•8 minutes
C.A.T.S. Method in Action•8 minutes
D.O.G.S. Method Explained•8 minutes
D.O.G.S. Method in Action•9 minutes
C.A.T.S. and D.O.G.S. Conclusion•3 minutes
Ethics of AI: A Brief Discussion•4 minutes
Instructions for Receiving Digital Badge•1 minute
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
AI Concepts and Examples•10 minutes
CATS and DOGS Methods Tip Sheet•10 minutes
Instructions for Receiving Digital Badge•10 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 150 minutes
AI Practice Assignment•60 minutes
Graded Assignment - Real World Experience•90 minutes
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MM
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Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024
it is a very easy step by step course to follow, and helped me improved my skill.
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DJ
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Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025
It is a very good course. it could have been a little longer with more inclusions
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PM
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Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
This class is a great class for the person who knows nothing about AI and is afraid to jump in. After taking this class I now feel comfortable enough to use AI. Thank you!
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