Generative AI Foundations

Course Duration: 70 Hrs
Course Level: Foundation

About Course

Language: English

Duration: 70 hours

 Awarding Body: Certiport

Associated Certification: Generative AI Foundations

Associated Exam: Generative AI Foundations Certification Exam

Course Description:

Generative AI is profoundly transforming the way we communicate, making AI literacy not just optional, but essential. Today the most in-demand skills are those that empower individuals to be agile and thrive in this evolving landscape.

This certification exam validates that the candidate has a fundamental understanding of generative AI, its applications in both personal and professional contexts, and the responsible and ethical management of this technology. It also establishes a foundational skill set that candidates can build upon in the future.

Pre-Requisite:

Course Objectives:

  • Explore the distinctions between Generative and other types of AI, including search engines.
  • Learn the basics of producing outputs, selecting appropriate tools for specific tasks and recognizing the limitations of Generative AI.
  • Learn to craft effective prompts for text generation, content transformation, and developing skills for image and video creation.
  • Learn advanced prompting techniques, including levels of specificity, context, persona creation and reverse prompting strategies.
  • Examine common biases, legal aspects of intellectual property rights, data privacy concerns and the overall risks and impacts of Generative AI on society.

Course Content:

1.         Generative AI Methods and Methodologies

1.1 Define Generative AI.

1.2 Explain the basic processes Generative AI uses to produce an output.

1.3 Recognize the input and output types used in a Generative AI scenario.

1.4 Recognize that Generative AI models can be customized to perform individualized tasks

1.5 Select an appropriate tool to perform a specific task.

1.6 Describe the limitations of Generative AI. Output is not reliable.

2.         Basic Prompt Engineering

2.1 Identify appropriate prompts to elicit textual information.

2.2 Identify appropriate prompts to transform content.

2.3 Identify appropriate prompts to elicit image creation and transformation.

2.4 Identify appropriate prompts to elicit video creation and transformation.

3.         Prompt Refinement

3.1 Given an initial prompt and its output, evaluate how the prompt can be improved to elicit more targeted output.

3.2 Given an initial prompt and its output, identify additional inputs you can use to elicit more targeted output.

3.3 Recognize common prompting techniques.

3.4 Use reverse prompting techniques to achieve an outcome.

3.5 Given an AI output, explain how you can verify the accuracy of the output.

4.         Ethics, Law, and Societal Impact

4.1 Identify the potential for bias in Generative AI output.

4.2 Identify the potential legal implications of using Generative AI.

4.3 Explain the importance of data privacy.

4.4 Determine the risks associated with using Generative AI.

4.5 Identify the impacts of Generative AI on society and Services

Benefits of the course

  • Builds a strong foundational understanding of Generative AI concepts, terminology, and real-world applications
  • Enhances learners’ ability to use AI tools responsibly, ethically, and effectively across different industries
  • Improves digital literacy and future-ready skills aligned with current workforce and employer demands
  • Provides an industry-recognized Certiport credential that strengthens academic and professional profiles
  • Prepares learners for advanced AI, data, and automation learning pathways by establishing core AI knowledge

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