Course Overview

This foundational course introduces learners to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern AI-powered search engines. Participants will gain hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and others — learning how to use AI effectively for research, productivity, and creativity. The course focuses on practical applications, responsible usage, and developing prompt engineering skills to make the most out of today’s AI tools.

Course Objectives

• Understand the basic principles and key concepts of Artificial Intelligence.
• Identify various types of AI applications in real life and work environments.
• Use AI search engines and assistants to find, organize, and create information.
• Develop effective prompt-writing techniques for better AI results.
• Apply AI tools safely, ethically, and productively across tasks.

Who Should Join

• Students, educators, and professionals new to AI
• Content creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs
• Anyone who wants to improve productivity using AI tools

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Topics:

• What is Artificial Intelligence?
• History and evolution of AI technology
• Core AI concepts: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Examples of AI in daily life (virtual assistants, recommendation systems, chatbots, etc.)
• Understanding Generative AI and its rise

Module 2: AI Platforms & Search Tools

Topics:

• Traditional Search Engines vs. AI Search Engines
• Overview of popular AI tools: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity AI, You.com, Poe, etc.
• Setting up and using ChatGPT and Gemini accounts
• Interface overview and best practices

Module 3: Prompt Engineering & Effective Searching

Topics:

• What is a “prompt” and why it matters
• How AI understands context and instructions
• Writing clear, specific, and creative prompts
• Techniques for better responses (role prompting, multi-step prompts, refinements)
• Using AI for research, data analysis, and brainstorming

Module 4: AI for Productivity & Learning

Topics:

• Using AI for document summaries, note-taking, and idea generation
• Drafting professional emails, reports, and presentations
• AI tools for translation, grammar checking, and content polishing
• Study with AI: asking AI to explain complex topics or quiz you
• Introduction to Copilot, Notion AI, and Grammarly AI features

Module 5: Creative and Ethical AI Usage

Topics:

• AI for creativity: Image generation tools (Canva Magic Studio, DALL·E, Leonardo AI, etc.)
• AI for music, design, and social content
• Understanding the ethical side: Data privacy, copyright, and misinformation
• Responsible use of AI-generated content
• The future of AI: trends and emerging opportunities

Assessment & Certification

• Short quiz at the end of each module
• Practical project: “Using AI to solve a real-life problem or task”
• Certificate of Completion from SkillShoper