AI Skills Level 1 is a practical training program designed for individuals who want to build strong teamwork and digital productivity skills. This course focuses on developing core competencies in workplace communication, collaboration, and using AI tools like ChatGPT to support day-to-day tasks. Through guided, hands-on practice, learners will strengthen their ability to contribute to team projects, manage priorities, and apply AI for writing, planning, research, and more. Whether you're aiming to boost your effectiveness in a current role or prepare for new opportunities, AI Edge provides the skills to work smarter and thrive in modern, tech-enabled workplaces.
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Month 1 – From Overwhelmed to Empowered
Build foundational skills in AI literacy, mindset, and basic prompt creation using tools like ChatGPT.
Month 2 – Build Your AI Toolkit
Develop hands-on skills with leading AI tools for writing, research, summarizing, and data handling.
Month 3 – Multiply Your Impact
Learn to design and test multi-step AI workflows that support planning, productivity, and decision-making.
Month 4 – Operationalize Your AI Stack
Strengthen skills in building repeatable, AI-enhanced systems for daily tasks and projects.
Month 5 – Collaborate with AI
Practice using AI tools to support clear communication, feedback, and shared team processes.
Month 6 – Sustain and Scale AI Practices
Gain skills in evaluating, adapting, and extending AI use in a variety of workplace contexts.
Our AI Skills Level 1 course includes online/digital resources, interactive practice, and one-on-one Instructor assistance. This course is eligible for third party funding including BC Employer Training Grant (ETG) that pays for up to 80% of course fees if approved and your employer.
Students accomplish learning objectives for each module through a series of hands-on tasks, for which they are given step-by-step instructions and desired result checkpoints. The tasks provide ample opportunity for students to practice, apply, and develop the skills covered in the course.
A practice exercise and review questions are included at the end of each module to measure progress and reinforce the skills learned. There is also a lab exercise at the end of the course to provide further practice and review to reinforce the topics learned throughout the course, and to help prepare students for a final skills assessment.
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To provide students with essential AI skills necessary to increase their productivity and collaboration ability at work.
Those who recognize AI as both an opportunity and a threat to their job security or employment prospects, and who to want to unlock new tools to create a bigger impact and faster results.
Virtual online training facilitated by AOLCC experienced instructors.