01Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Build AI literacy before buying AI tools.
These learning paths help leaders understand what AI can do, where human review remains necessary, and how to apply automation to real business work.
IBM SkillsBuild
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- Recognition
- Free IBM digital credential
- Time
- 10+ hours
- Level
- Beginner
Build a practical foundation in machine learning, natural-language processing, computer vision, neural networks, generative AI, ethics, and responsible adoption.
Best for: Founders, managers, consultants, and professionals beginning their AI journey.
Explore AI Fundamentals ↗University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn
Elements of AI: Introduction to AI
- Recognition
- Free digital certificate
- Time
- Approximately 50 hours
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate
Learn what AI can—and cannot—do through problem-solving, probability, machine learning, neural networks, and societal-impact modules without advanced mathematics or programming.
Best for: Executives who need the judgment to evaluate AI proposals, risks, and investments.
Start Elements of AI ↗IBM SkillsBuild
Prompt Engineering
- Recognition
- Free IBM digital credential
- Time
- Approximately 3–10 hours
- Level
- Beginner
Learn structured prompting, reusable templates, variables, output refinement, and the boundaries that still require accountable human review.
Best for: Professionals using AI for research, service, content, analysis, SOPs, and internal knowledge work.
Explore Prompt Engineering ↗Microsoft Learn
Streamline Business Workflows With AI Chat
- Recognition
- Microsoft Applied Skills credential
- Time
- Preparation modules plus an interactive lab
- Level
- Beginner business user
Apply AI across Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and web-based productivity tasks through a practical, work-centered learning and assessment path.
Best for: Teams adopting AI across administration, reporting, presentations, communications, and daily knowledge work.
Microsoft 365 Copilot familiarity is expected. Review product-access requirements before beginning.
View the Applied Skills Path ↗