Who should take a practical AI course?

Anyone using AI tools in their job – or trying to – is a good fit for this course. If you're in marketing, research, admin, or operations and want to use tools like ChatGPT, Bard, or Copilot effectively (and ethically), this course gives you practical skills, not just buzzwords.

Is it hard to learn how to use AI?

No, the tools are simple – but using them well takes practice. This course skips the theory and shows you how to write better prompts, avoid ethical pitfalls, and actually get useful results from AI tools in a work setting.

What will I actually learn by taking this AI course?

You’ll learn what AI can – and can’t – do, how to write prompts that produce useful results, how to use AI for tasks like writing or research, and how to avoid common ethical and security risks. It’s all hands-on and job-focused.

What jobs can I get by taking a course on AI?

This course supports roles like Marketing Specialist, Research Analyst, or Business Operations Assistant. It doesn’t make you an AI engineer – but it makes you a more valuable employee who knows how to get things done with AI tools.

AI Made Practical

This quick, practical training demystifies AI for business professionals and teams. You’ll learn to craft effective prompts, and use ChatGPT and generative AI for research, reporting, and content creation. You'll also use AI to streamline workflows, and address ethical issues. Marketing specialists, research analysts, and other knowledge workers will gain hands-on skills to integrate AI into daily business operations, making your organization more efficient, informed, and competitive.

Jonathan BarriosData Science, Machine Learning & AI

Updated October 2025

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Who This Course Is For

This course is for professionals who want to use AI tools like ChatGPT on the job without guessing. Whether you’re writing reports, researching topics, or just curious how AI can make your work easier, this course gives you hands-on, practical skills—no coding or tech background required.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

Craft clear prompts for ChatGPT and generative AI models
Research and create content using generative AI tools
Integrate AI into workflows to save time and boost productivity
Identify ethical risks and ensure responsible AI use
Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and bias
Understand AI models, capabilities and limitations

Course Curriculum

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Platform Features

Readiness check

Confirm prerequisite knowledge before training begins

A short placement assessment on the CBT Nuggets assessments platform measures whether a learner already has the foundation this course assumes. IT Directors use it to put the right people in the right training — and any learner can take it right now to make sure they'll get full value from day one.

Questions generated from this course's own lesson transcripts — what gets measured is exactly what gets taught
Instant, per-learner results that show whether the prerequisite foundation is in place
Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes

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