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Certified AI Practitioner

Build foundational confidence with modern AI tools while learning practical standards for prompt writing, responsible use, and workplace productivity.

Course curriculum

What participants build and learn

Each module moves from concept to guided practice, then into a reusable workplace output that teams can apply after the session.

Module

AI Fundamentals and Tool Selection

Understand current AI capabilities and limitations
Identify practical business uses for generative AI
Choose when to use ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, or a private desktop workflow
Recognize when human review is required

Module

Prompting Across Leading Assistants

Use repeatable prompt formats for reliable output
Create templates for drafting, research, and summarization
Adapt prompt structure across ChatGPT and Claude for different output styles
Adapt tone and format for professional communication

Module

Research and Daily Productivity Applications

Use Perplexity for source discovery, fast market scans, and research verification
Apply AI to emails, notes, agendas, summaries, and drafts
Reduce repetitive administrative work
Introduce AI into existing workflows without disruption

Module

Responsible Use and Private Workflows

Protect sensitive information and internal knowledge
Understand where local desktop AI tools may be better suited for private internal work
Establish review expectations for staff
Create a practical baseline for safe adoption

Duration

16 Hours

Delivery

Weekend or Corporate Cohort

Credential

Professional Certificate

Code

LL-101

Tools you will use hands-on

Industry-standard AI tools used in live sessions — no prior experience required.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

Use repeatable prompt structures to get consistent, professional output from AI tools
Apply AI to daily tasks including email drafting, meeting notes, and document summarization
Recognize when AI output requires human review and correction
Establish safe handling practices for sensitive business information
Build a reusable personal prompt library for your most common work tasks
Introduce AI tools into existing workflows without disrupting team operations
Explain AI capabilities and limitations to colleagues in plain, non-technical language
Evaluate AI-generated content against basic quality and accuracy standards

Ideal participant

Who this program is for

Managers introducing AI to their teams

Operational staff handling documentation and communication

Business owners building foundational AI literacy

Program features

What's included

Live instructor-led sessions

All sessions are delivered live with a dedicated facilitator — not pre-recorded video.

Applied workplace outputs

Every module produces a reusable deliverable you take back to your actual work.

Completion certificate

Receive a Lumera Learning certificate upon successfully completing all program requirements.

Cohort peer learning

Learn alongside professionals from other Canadian SMBs facing similar challenges.

Corporate cohort option

Private delivery available for teams of 4 or more — content tailored to your sector.

Post-program resource access

Participants retain access to templates, prompt libraries, and program materials after completion.

About this program

Program overview

The Certified AI Practitioner program is designed for professionals who want to start using AI tools effectively in their daily work — without needing a technical background. The program focuses on practical skill-building across the most common business applications of generative AI, from drafting and summarizing to structured prompting and safe daily use.

Participants work through guided exercises using real examples drawn from their own roles. Each session builds on the last, moving from foundational understanding to applied practice with tangible outputs participants can continue using after the program ends.

By completion, participants leave with a working prompt library, a personal AI workflow toolkit, and practical usage guidelines they can share with their team. This credential is the recommended entry point for individuals and organizations beginning their AI adoption journey.

Corporate training

Training a team of 4 or more?

We deliver private cohorts for departments and organizations — content adjusted to your sector, your tools, and your team's starting point.

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Available in all tracks

Same certification depth, adapted to each sector.

Healthcare & Community Pharmacies Dental Practices Legal & Law Firms Real Estate Retail & E-commerce Hospitality & Food Service Construction & Trades Financial Services & Accounting HR & Recruitment Automotive Services Technology Teams

Next in the pathway

Certified AI Workflow Specialist

Learn how to map business processes, identify automation opportunities, and translate repetitive operational tasks into structured workflows.

Team Inquiry

Talk with our team

Tell us about your team, business goals, and where AI adoption could create practical value. We will help you identify the right program, cohort format, workshop scope, or starting point.

Most programs delivered live online across Canada

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