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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Understand AI, use it wisely, and start building skills for the future. SmartPrepAfrica's free introductory course to the AI Skills Academy — no coding experience required.
Taught by SmartPrepAfrica AI Skills Team2 learnersNo ratings yetFree
What you'll learn
- · Explain what AI is and how it differs from ordinary software
- · Write clear, effective prompts and improve weak ones
- · Use AI to support (not replace) your own learning
- · Identify AI hallucinations and verify AI-generated information
- · Apply privacy and safety principles when using AI
Module 1
Module 1 — Meet Artificial Intelligence
- What is AI?
- AI vs normal computer programs
- AI around us
- Generative AI
- Module 1 Knowledge Check
Module 2
Module 2 — Talking to AI
- What is a prompt?
- Clear instructions and context
- Improving weak prompts
- Fix This Prompt — Challenge
Module 3
Module 3 — AI for School
- Using AI to actually learn
- When AI becomes cheating
- Module 3 Knowledge Check
Module 4
Module 4 — Can You Trust AI?
- Hallucinations — AI can be confidently wrong
- Checking facts and comparing sources
- Spot the AI Mistake — Challenge
Module 5
Module 5 — AI Safety
- Privacy and personal information
- Deepfakes, misinformation, and cyberbullying
- Copyright, academic integrity, and bias
- Protect Your Privacy — Challenge
Module 6
Module 6 — Your First AI Challenge
- Challenge briefing: My AI Study Assistant
- Final Assessment