Building AI Literacy and Fluency with Microsoft
2h 27mGeneral2026-03-05
Authors

Microsoft
Supporting inclusive economic opportunity
Course details
Explore the extensive realm of artificial intelligence, beginning with its historical development and progressing to contemporary applications. Learn about AI’s transformative impact on workplace productivity through tools like Microsoft Copilot. Review essential topics such as generative AI, machine learning types, and deep learning concepts. Dive into responsible AI, understanding principles and practices that ensure ethical use. Find out how AI is shaping future readiness, equipping you with skills for strategic workflow integration and governance approaches.
This course is suited for individuals seeking to build their digital literacy and enhance AI fluency, regardless of their professional background. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of AI and its strategic applications in modern workspaces, crucial for innovation and engagement in the digital age. Whether you're a student, educator, business professional, or lifelong learner, you can gain insights on how to leverage AI responsibly for impactful advantages in your field.
This course is suited for individuals seeking to build their digital literacy and enhance AI fluency, regardless of their professional background. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of AI and its strategic applications in modern workspaces, crucial for innovation and engagement in the digital age. Whether you're a student, educator, business professional, or lifelong learner, you can gain insights on how to leverage AI responsibly for impactful advantages in your field.
Concepts
Introduction to AI
- AI history
- What is artificial intelligence
- Knowledge vs. intelligence
- Data everywhere
- Finding patterns in data
- Machine learning
- Types of machine learning
- Deep learning
- Natural language processing
- Al algorithms
- AI in action
Generative AI
- What is generative AI
- What is a generative AI model
- AI linguistics
- Visualizing with AI
- AI companion in content creation
- New opportunities with AI
Responsible AI
- Using AI responsibly - Best practices
- Principles of responsible AI
- Deep fakes and copyright AI
- Human-AI interation and global implications
Using AI
- The evolution of search
- How does a search engine work
- Reasoning engines
- A new way to search - Microsoft Copilot
- Prompt engineering
- Best practices in prompting
- Critical thinking
AI in Work and Practice with Microsoft Copilot
- What is Microsoft Copilot
- Navigating Copilot - Set up and account types
- Language and accessibility support in Copilot
- Tips for engaging conversations with Copilot
- Explore GPTs in Copilot
- Time management assistance with Copilot
- Elevate your job search with Copilot
- Skill development with Copilot
- Image and document analysis with Copilot
- Workplace support with Copilot
- Boost your productivity with Copilot in Edge
- Bring your ideas to life with Copilot
AI and Future Readiness
- The impact of AI on accessibility
- Impact of AI in job roles
- AI as an ally for humanintarian action
- Inclusive AI with Microsoft Copilot