Generative AI Fundamentals

This course empowers professionals with the practical skills and ethical foundations to adopt AI responsibly and productively. Participants learn to apply Generative AI tools safely, build structured prompts, and embed AI into everyday workflows to save time and enhance decision-making.​ ​

Description

AI is reshaping every role. Yet tools alone don’t create transformation - people do. This program builds both skill and judgment, ensuring AI enhances human capability rather than replacing it. Graduates leave with immediate wins, clear boundaries, and a roadmap for continuous improvement.​

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Delivery Format​

  • Duration: 3 x 90-minute virtual modules​

  • Includes: Interactive workbook, prompt library, and practical exercises​

  • Audience: Business professionals, leaders, and teams new to AI​

 

Certification​

Upon completion, participants are eligible to receive a Theia Institute–endorsed Certification in Generative AI Fundamentals*, recognising mastery of ethical, responsible, and practical AI use. This credential demonstrates readiness to apply AI safely and effectively within professional contexts.​​

 

*N.B there is an additional fee for certification to the Theia Institute.​

Course Topics

  • Lesson 1: Safe, Ethical & Effective Use  – Configure AI tools securely, understand AI fundamentals, and craft your first high-quality prompt.​

  • Lesson 2: Responsible Use & Governance – Identify AI risks, apply Human-in-the-Loop review, and draft a Responsible AI Use Policy.​

  • Lesson 3: AI in Action – Building Simple AI Habits – Create measurable AI wins, track ROI, and embed AI into daily routines.

Objectives

Participants will:​

✅  Define and explain AI & Generative AI in plain language​
✅  Configure AI tools with safe, compliant settings​
✅  Write structured prompts for useful, reliable outputs​
✅  Apply Human-in-the-Loop review to ensure quality​
✅  Identify and measure real-world productivity gains

Who Can Enrol

This course is ideal for professionals who want to understand and safely apply Generative AI in their everyday work - without needing a technical background.​

Perfect for:​

  • Managers and team leaders ready to guide AI adoption in their departments​

  • Business professionals exploring productivity and communication use cases​

  • HR, marketing, operations, and finance teams building AI confidence​

  • Entrepreneurs and consultants seeking a structured foundation before deeper AI integration​

 

Learners who prefer flexibility and autonomy will value the self-paced format - designed to fit around full workloads while still delivering tangible, real-world outcomes from Lesson 1.​

Trainer

Alexie O'Brien – AI Enablement and Leadership Trainer

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Alexie O’Brien is an AI Enablement Coach, executive and leadership trainer, and former finance executive with experience across Manufacturing, Retail, HR, and Professional services. For the past two years, Alexie has specialised in AI fluency and applied AI training, supporting organisations to embed AI into everyday work in practical, value-creating ways.

Alexie has delivered AI and leadership programs for organisations including Pillow Talk, Harris Farm Markets, St Kilda Football Club, The Dom.com, Entain(NEDS, BETCA, and Ladbrokes), working with senior leaders and teams across finance, operations, supply chain, people & culture, buying, sustainability, and technology.

A key focus of Alexie’s work is helping leadership teams understand how to lead AI - building literacy, identifying where AI creates the greatest business leverage, managing risk and data governance, and shaping the cultural conditions required for responsible adoption. Her approach is pragmatic, grounded, and outcomes-focused.

 

Read more about Alexie O'Brien and our other trainers here