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Training on AI Literacy & Practical Prompt Engineering

Learn AI fundamentals and practical prompt engineering to work smarter, faster, and responsibly across government, NGOs, and businesses.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course provides a practical and strategic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and prompt engineering for professionals seeking to leverage AI tools responsibly and effectively. Participants will gain foundational AI literacy, understand how generative AI works, and develop hands-on skills in crafting effective prompts to improve productivity, decision-making, and innovation. The course emphasizes ethical AI use, data privacy, and real-world applications across functions such as administration, research, communication, monitoring, and strategy.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals and managers across all sectors

  • Government, NGO, and development practitioners

  • Educators, researchers, and academic staff

  • Communication, M&E, HR, and policy officers

  • Entrepreneurs and business owners

  • Anyone using or planning to use AI tools in their work

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core AI and generative AI concepts

  • Use AI tools safely, ethically, and effectively

  • Design and refine prompts for various professional tasks

  • Apply AI to improve writing, analysis, planning, and reporting

  • Identify opportunities and risks of AI adoption in organizations

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: AI Literacy Fundamentals

  • What is AI? Key concepts and terminology
  • Types of AI: narrow AI, generative AI, machine learning
  • How generative AI works (simple explanations)
  • Common AI tools and use cases in the workplace
  • Opportunities and limitations of AI
  • Case Study:How AI adoption improved productivity in a public sector office

Module 2: Responsible & Ethical Use of AI

  • Ethics, bias, and fairness in AI
  • Data privacy, confidentiality, and security
  • AI governance and policy considerations
  • Responsible AI use in public and private institutions
  • Case Study:Managing risks of AI misuse in organizational settings

Module 3: Practical Prompt Engineering Basics

  • What is prompt engineering?
  • Structure of effective prompts
  • Context, roles, instructions, and constraints
  • Iterative prompting and refinement techniques
  • Practical Session:Writing prompts for emails, reports, summaries, and planning

Module 4: Advanced Prompting for Work Applications

  • Prompts for analysis, research, and decision support
  • Prompts for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
  • Prompts for presentations, proposals, and policy briefs
  • Using AI for brainstorming and innovation
  • Practical Session:Designing prompts for participants’ real work tasks

Module 5: AI Integration, Tools & Future Readiness

  • Integrating AI into daily workflows
  • Overview of AI productivity tools
  • Change management and staff upskilling
  • Preparing for future AI trends
  • Case Study:Developing an AI adoption roadmap for an organization
Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact

  • Improved understanding of AI concepts and capabilities

  • Enhanced ability to use AI tools confidently and responsibly

  • Stronger skills in writing effective prompts for work tasks

  • Increased productivity and creativity

Organizational Impact

  • Improved efficiency and quality of outputs

  • Responsible and ethical adoption of AI technologies

  • Better decision support and data-informed processes

  • Increased innovation across teams

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

No. This course is designed for non-technical professionals.

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