AI Literacy for the Workplace
Program Details
Type: Self-Paced
Cost: $150
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online
Foundational AI Knowledge for the Modern Workplace
AI Literacy for the Workplace introduces learners to the different types of AI and how AI systems are trained using data. The course explores how AI appears in everyday life and across industries, helping learners understand both the benefits and the limitations of using AI tools effectively.
Students examine ethical issues, bias, and data privacy concerns related to AI, as well as strategies for identifying, avoiding, and reporting AI-powered scams. The course emphasizes responsible and safe use of AI by teaching practical privacy, security, and cybersecurity strategies. Learners gain foundational knowledge that enables them to make informed decisions about using AI tools for personal, academic, and professional purposes while navigating the digital environment with greater confidence.
Learners will also examine ethical issues, bias, and privacy concerns, along with strategies for identifying and avoiding AI‑related scams. The course emphasizes responsible use of AI and teaches practical data privacy and security skills that help learners navigate not only AI tools, but the broader digital environment with confidence and safety.
Required Course For Certificate
This certificate program consists of a single course. To earn the certificate, the course must be completed with a grade of C/pass or better. The course is offered on-demand, allowing learners to register at any time and begin their training immediately..
Why take this program?
After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Define artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in plain language.
- Explain how AI systems are trained using data.
- Recognize examples of AI systems in everyday life.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of using AI tools in personal and professional contexts.
- Describe ethical issues and biases related to AI.
- Apply basic privacy, security, and cybersecurity strategies when using AI tools.
- Identify and protect against common AI-powered scams.
Program benefits
This program equips learners with practical, foundational AI literacy they can immediately apply in the workplace and everyday life. Participants gain a clear understanding of how AI works, where it shows up across industries, and how to evaluate its benefits and limitations with confidence. By exploring ethics, bias, data privacy, and AI‑enabled scams, learners build the skills needed to use AI responsibly and safely while protecting personal and organizational information. The course strengthens critical thinking and digital awareness, empowering learners to make informed decisions about AI tools, communicate more effectively about AI‑related issues, and navigate an increasingly AI‑driven workplace with confidence, security, and ethical judgment.
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Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!
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