After this course you understand how AI systems arrive at their answers and can use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini deliberately for research, writing and summaries. You write prompts that deliver usable results, spot flawed output and know which data you should not enter. The course is meant for you if you want to work with AI in your job but do not write code, for example in administration, marketing, HR or project work.
What you’ll take away.
- Explain core concepts such as machine learning and generative AI in plain terms
- Identify suitable uses for common AI tools in your own area of work
- Write structured prompts and refine results step by step
- Assess ethical questions, data protection and typical errors in AI output
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Professionals without a coding background, for example from administration, marketing, HR, finance or project work, as well as IT staff looking for a structured introduction to AI.
- Prerequisites
- None. You need no coding or AI experience, only confident use of a computer and web browser.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 2 training days. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Introduction to artificial intelligence
Everyday AI tools and typical use cases
Building blocks of AI: data, models and their limits
Crafting prompts for effective interaction with AI
Ethics and responsible use of AI
Hands-on labs: research, summaries, emails and simple automation
You complete a typical office task made up of research, a summary and an email draft with two different AI tools, compare the results and note which statements you had to verify.
Exams, licences & credentials
The course prepares you for the EC-Council Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E) exam. The exam and its fee are only included if the offer explicitly confirms this. EC-Council issues the certificate once you pass the exam. This is not an official EC-Council course unless the offer states otherwise.
Vendor references & review date
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be able to code?
No. EC-Council explicitly aims AI|E at people who work with AI tools but do not write code.
Which tools will I use?
EC-Council lists ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot among others. We agree with you in advance which tools will be available in the course.
Does EC-Council Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E): AI basics and prompting without coding include a certificate?
The course prepares you for the EC-Council Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E) exam. The exam and its fee are only included if the offer explicitly confirms this. EC-Council issues the certificate once you pass the exam. This is not an official EC-Council course unless the offer states otherwise.