AI FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

Generative AI & LLM Fundamentals

A practical, non-developer introduction to Generative AI and Large Language Models for professionals who want to understand capabilities, prompting, limitations and responsible workplace use

What You Will Learn

01

Generative AI Foundations

What Generative AI is, where it fits within AI and how it differs from traditional automation

02

Large Language Models

Core LLM concepts, context, strengths, limitations and common terminology

03

Prompting Fundamentals

Clear instructions, context, constraints, examples, iteration and output review

04

Workplace Applications

Drafting, summarisation, ideation, analysis support, knowledge work and productivity use cases

05

Accuracy & Limitations

Hallucinations, outdated information, ambiguity, validation and appropriate human review

06

Responsible Use

Privacy, confidential information, copyright awareness, bias and organizational policies

07

Working Effectively with GenAI

Choosing suitable tasks, structuring interactions and improving output quality

08

Practical Exercises

Guided professional scenarios using GenAI concepts and prompting techniques

By the End of the Program

01

Explain Generative AI and LLM fundamentals in practical terms

02

Recognise appropriate professional use cases

03

Write clearer prompts using context, instructions and constraints

04

Evaluate GenAI outputs for relevance and reliability

05

Recognise privacy, bias and responsible-use considerations

06

Use GenAI tools more effectively for non-technical professional work

Who this program is designed for

  • Business Professionals
  • Project & Program Professionals
  • Managers & Team Leads
  • Operations Professionals
  • Professionals seeking GenAI literacy

Prerequisites

No coding or AI development background is required

Training Approach

Instructor-led explanation, scenarios, demonstrations and guided exercises focused on professional application

Nethravathi Belagod

Nethravathi Belagod

Senior program management professional and PMP® certified professional with 20+ years of technology-industry experience across program delivery, governance, stakeholder management and transformation initiatives

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