Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE)
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Course Duration
2 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
No prior AI experience required. Basic computer literacy recommended.
Course Description
This foundational course gives business and non-technical professionals a practical understanding of how AI works, from core concepts and everyday tools through machine learning and generative AI. Over two days, participants build a durable working vocabulary for AI, explore how it is applied across industries, and practice using generative AI tools with confidence, without needing a technical or programming background.
Learning Objectives
- Define artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI in practical terms
- Explain how machine learning models are trained and used, at a conceptual level
- Describe how large language models generate responses and where they fall short
- Write effective prompts using core prompting techniques
- Identify realistic AI use cases relevant to your industry
Course Outline
1. What AI Actually Is
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI defined
- A brief history and how we got to today's tools
- Common misconceptions about AI
2. How Machine Learning Works
- Training data, models, and predictions in plain language
- Supervised versus unsupervised learning, at a conceptual level
- Where machine learning shows up in everyday products
3. Generative AI and Large Language Models
- How large language models generate text and images
- Strengths, limitations, and common failure modes
- Prompting fundamentals and effective prompt structure
4. AI Across Industries
- Use cases by industry and business function
- Case studies of AI adoption in practice
- Discussing where AI could apply in your own organization
5. Hands-On Practice and Responsible Use
- Guided exercises using common generative AI tools
- Fact-checking and reviewing AI output
- Ethical and responsible use considerations
- Final questions and key takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AI Essentials (AIE) course cover?
This course covers foundational AI, machine learning, and generative AI concepts, industry use cases, and hands-on practice with generative AI tools, for business and non-technical professionals.
How long is this course?
Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE) is a two-day course, available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility.
Who should attend?
Business and non-technical professionals who want a practical, foundational understanding of AI without a programming background.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers this course on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, and contractor facilities, in addition to live online delivery.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656 to schedule this course for your team.