Module
01
What AI Actually Is (and Isn't)
- How modern AI models work at a practical, non-technical level
- Distinguish between AI, machine learning, and traditional automation tools
- Identify what AI can and cannot do reliably in a business context
Course curriculum
What you will learn, build, and apply.
5 modules delivered across 4 weeks. Each module moves from concept to guided practice, ending with a reusable workplace output.
Module
02
Where AI Fits in a Small Business
- Map repetitive tasks in your business that AI can realistically handle
- Evaluate AI fit against your team size, budget, and workflow complexity
- Prioritize two or three starting points with measurable time savings
Module
03
Everyday AI Tools: ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude
- Compare the leading AI assistants and when to use each one
- Write effective prompts that produce usable business outputs immediately
- Complete hands-on tasks using each tool in a real business scenario
Module
04
Responsible Use and Data Privacy Basics
- Understand what data should never be entered into a public AI tool
- Apply PIPEDA principles to AI tool use across your team
- Create a simple acceptable-use policy appropriate for a Canadian SME
Module
05
Building Your AI Habit at Work
- Design a daily AI practice that fits your existing work routine
- Build a personal prompt library for your most common business tasks
- Set a 30-day plan to expand AI use incrementally across your team
Duration
4 weeks · 24h
Delivery
Live Online / In-Person Cohort
Industry
All Industries
Credential
Lumera AI Foundations Certificate
Code
AI-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
- How modern AI models work at a practical, non-technical level
- Map repetitive tasks in your business that AI can realistically handle
- Compare the leading AI assistants and when to use each one
- Understand what data should never be entered into a public AI tool
- Design a daily AI practice that fits your existing work routine
Ideal participant
Who this program is for
All staff, operations, admin, and non-technical employees across any industry.
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 the Lumera AI Foundations Certificate upon successfully completing all program requirements.
Cohort peer learning
Learn alongside professionals from other Canadian businesses 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.
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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