Welcome to Applications of Generative AI

This learning pathway focuses on enhancing users' ability to effectively interact with AI, particularly through prompt engineering in platforms like Microsoft Copilot. It begins by explaining how search engines work, including crawling, indexing, and ranking web content to deliver relevant results. It then introduces the art of prompt engineering, emphasizing the importance of clear instructions and context to guide AI towards desired responses, highlighting the token-based processing of prompts. The pathway concludes with best practices in prompting, covering specificity, style selection, accuracy prioritization, and customization to achieve optimal AI interaction, including generating varied outputs like tables and diagrams, and utilizing features that refine Copilot's responses.

	Is this course for me?
	This pathway is designed for any learner in the nonprofit sector, who is interested in harnessing the benefits of AI for themselves or their organizations. The pathway is for learners with no-to-minimal knowledge of AI.
	How will I benefit from this course?
	After completing this learning pathway, you will be able to: Formulate clear, concise, and contextual prompts for AI models, specifying desired outputs and tailoring responses. Identify best practices in prompting, including selecting appropriate styles, controlling response length, and utilizing diverse formatting options. Recognize the importance of critical thinking in assessing the accuracy, reliability, and potential biases in AI outputs. Understand the basic processes of crawling, indexing, and ranking web content used by search engines to help refine and structure their prompts.
	How long will it take?
	Approximately 90 minutes
	How much does it cost?
	This course is free!
	Will I get a certificate at the end?
	Yes - you will be able to download a certificate once you have completed all of the modules within the pathway.
	How do I start?
	Scroll to the top of the page and click on the      I agree - Join course       button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.

This course was created and is administered by NetHope. By joining this course you are consenting to NetHope being given access to your Kaya profile information, including your name and email address, so that they can provide the course. This may require them to contact you. Your data will be anonymized before it is used for any analysis or reporting purposes. If you have any questions about this, please email training@nethope.org. 

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Microsoft.