The “Enhancing Workplace Efficiency with Applied Generative AI” is a beginner-level course designed to equip participants with a foundational understanding of generative AI, even if they have little to no technical experience. 

This workshop focuses on imparting practical skills in using generative AI tools while also addressing crucial ethical considerations in their application.

• Facilitated Learning: 7-hour
• Assessment: 20 min
• Class size: 15-20 participants
• Participant profile: Basic general users with little technical experience and basic computer literacy
• Participant requirements: Laptops/tablets and mobile phones with internet access
• Cost: SGD 950 per participant

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn to:

• Recognize AI-generated content and use generative AI for specific tasks
• Craft prompts to generate specific outputs
• Use generative AI models to create content
• Interpret guidelines for ethical AI usage based on common ethical concerns

Program Structure

The workshop is divided into three main modules:

• Module 1: Application of Gen AI Principles

The module provides a quick introduction to generative AI and its real-world applications. Participants will explore how Large Language Models (LLMs) function, understanding the fundamental differences between generative AI and traditional AI approaches. The module delves into the positive and negative impacts of generative AI across industries and daily life, while also addressing its current limitations and imperfections. Participants will also learn about LLM benchmarks, how these models are evaluated and compared.

• Module 2: Prompt Engineering

The module covers the essential skills of crafting effective prompts for generative AI models. Participants will explore the fundamental concept of prompts and their various types, gaining a good understanding of prompt structure. The module also covers incremental prompting for refining outputs and roleplay prompting for specialized tasks. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, participants will develop the ability to construct prompts that elicit desired responses from AI models.

• Module 3: Law, Ethics & Governance

The module covers the critical aspects of responsible AI development and deployment. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of AI ethics and governance, focusing on transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy. The module examines the stakeholder liabilities in AI implementation, highlighting the importance of understanding legal and ethical responsibilities. Through engaging case studies and small group discussions, learners will tackle scenarios of ethical dilemmas in AI decision-making.

Key Activities

• Lectures on generative AI principles and applications
• Tailored hands-on exercises using AI tools for various tasks
• Challenges to apply learned concepts
• Case studies on ethical dilemmas in AI
• Group discussions and reflections