
An introduction to the course structure and objectives.
Understand the basics of AI and its impact on our world.
Understand how AI, machine learning, and deep learning differ and work together.
Decode essential AI jargon in simple terms.
Discover the basic workflow of AI, from data collection to decision-making.
Learn the differences between weak AI (narrow AI) and strong AI (general intelligence).
Explore how AI mimics the human brain.
Debunk myths and explore AI’s cognitive potential.
In this lecture, we'll be discussing about "Inference", that is AI's ability to make decisions from learned data.
In this lecture, we'll be discussing about the different layers of Artificial Intelligence, their main characteristics, and why is important to identify them.
How AI is driving business innovation beyond efficiency.
Discover how AI is reshaping modern workplaces.
Learn how AI is revolutionizing the finance industry.
Dive into the mechanics of AI models like ChatGPT.
Learn how AI understands and processes human language.
Understand the importance of transparency in AI systems.
Master the art of crafting effective AI prompts.
Discover the most widely used AI tools today.
In this lecture, I’ll walk you through the core building blocks you’ll find in almost every GenAI solution, regardless of the tools you use.
Compare robotic process automation with AI-driven automation.
Learn how AI optimizes IT operations.
Create your own AI-powered digital assistant for IT operations.
An AI assistant reads a support ticket because you asked it to summarize the issue. Inside that ticket, someone has inserted instructions telling the assistant to approve a refund. Should text inside the ticket have the authority to change the task? In this lecture, we will use this small example to explain indirect prompt injection and the controls that limit its consequences when AI systems can take actions.
How AI is enabling non-programmers to build solutions.
Explore AI’s growing impact on learning and discovery.
What Agentic AI is, its defining trends, characteristics, and how it enhances automation.
In this lecture, we are diving into a crucial topic, that is how we can harness AI as a powerful teammate, not just a tool.
In this lecture, I’ll walk you through a demo implementation of how to use LangChain to connect to the Microsoft Learn Docs MCP server, discover available tools, and invoke a semantic documentation search.
In this lecture, we’re diving into the timeline of Collaborative Intelligence — charting its rise from fixed, mechanical tools to the sophisticated, collaborative ecosystems of tomorrow.
In this lecture, we'll be discussing about the power of explainability in AI leadership and how it turns numbers into strategy.
In this session, I’ll share five practical truths that determine whether AI adoption creates value — or remains just an experiment.
Recap on key takeaways and next steps.
Bonus Lecture.
Understand how modern Artificial Intelligence fits together, from AI models and Generative AI to prompting, automation, assistants, and agentic systems.
This beginner-friendly course helps you build a structured understanding of the modern AI landscape without requiring previous AI experience.
Rather than focusing on individual product announcements, the course explores the core ideas behind AI models, Generative AI, Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, prompting, AI tools, automation, assistants, and emerging agentic approaches.
Understand the Modern AI Landscape
Artificial Intelligence now includes many technologies, tools, and concepts.
Terms such as Generative AI, Large Language Models, prompting, AI assistants, automation, and agents are often discussed together, but they represent different parts of a broader AI ecosystem.
This course helps you understand how those pieces relate.
You will explore topics such as:
Artificial Intelligence fundamentals.
AI models.
Generative AI.
Large Language Models.
Natural Language Processing.
Prompting and interaction with AI systems.
AI tools and applications.
Automation.
AI assistants.
Agentic AI concepts.
Ethical considerations.
Emerging directions in AI.
The goal is to give you a clear mental model that helps you understand new AI technologies as they continue to evolve.
Understand AI Models and Generative AI
AI models are at the core of many modern AI applications.
You will explore the ideas behind AI models and understand how they are used in technologies such as Generative AI and language-based systems.
The course also introduces concepts related to Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models, helping you understand how AI systems can work with human language and generate new content.
This foundation makes it easier to understand what happens behind many of the AI tools you encounter today.
Learn How Prompting Shapes AI Interaction
Prompting has become an important part of working with Generative AI systems.
You will explore how prompts influence the interaction between people and AI and why the way a task is described can affect the quality and usefulness of the result.
The goal is not simply to memorize prompt templates, but to understand prompting as part of the wider process of communicating effectively with AI systems.
Connect AI Models with Real Applications
AI becomes especially useful when models are integrated into applications and workflows.
The course explores how AI concepts can appear in areas such as:
Business applications.
IT workflows.
Digital assistants.
Automation.
Productivity tools.
Data-related tasks.
Decision support.
These examples help you move from understanding individual AI concepts to seeing how they can participate in real solutions.
Explore AI and Automation
Automation has traditionally focused on predefined rules and repetitive tasks.
AI introduces additional possibilities by allowing systems to work with less structured information, interpret language, generate content, and assist with more complex activities.
The course explores different automation approaches, including:
Traditional automation.
Robotic Process Automation.
AI-assisted automation.
Intelligent assistants.
AI-driven workflows.
Understanding these differences helps you recognize how AI can extend traditional automation rather than simply replace it.
Understand the Move Toward Agentic AI
AI systems are increasingly being designed to do more than generate a single response.
Agentic approaches introduce concepts such as goals, tools, actions, workflow execution, and greater levels of autonomy.
The course provides an introduction to these ideas and helps you understand how agentic systems differ from simpler AI interactions.
You will explore how AI can participate in workflows, interact with tools, and perform multiple steps toward an objective.
This gives you a foundation for understanding one of the most important directions in modern AI.
Explore Responsible AI and the Future of AI
The growing capabilities of AI also raise important questions.
The course introduces ethical considerations and explores broader issues involving:
Responsible AI.
Human oversight.
Appropriate use of AI.
Trust.
Automation and employment.
Increasing AI autonomy.
Future possibilities for AI technologies.
Future-focused material is presented as a way to understand possible directions and considerations rather than as a prediction of exactly how AI will develop.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
Complete beginners who want to understand modern AI.
Professionals exploring Generative AI and automation.
Business and technology professionals working with AI initiatives.
IT professionals who want a broader understanding of AI technologies.
Students exploring AI-related career paths.
Professionals interested in AI assistants and agentic systems.
Anyone who wants to understand the terminology behind today's AI landscape.
No previous Artificial Intelligence experience is required.
Some lessons include technical examples, but the core concepts can be understood without an extensive programming background.
Build a Structured Understanding of Modern AI
By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of how AI models, Generative AI, Large Language Models, prompting, AI tools, automation, and agentic approaches relate to each other.
You will also be better equipped to evaluate new AI technologies without treating every new tool or product announcement as an isolated development.
Most importantly, you will have a stronger framework for understanding how AI is evolving from individual models and assistants toward increasingly integrated and automated systems.
If you want to understand the modern AI landscape from models and Generative AI to automation and agentic systems, this course provides a structured and accessible place to start.