CompTIA unveils AI Essentials training resource

“CompTIA AI Essentials in tailored to help learners of all backgrounds master the fundamentals of AI,” said Katie Hoenicke, senior vice president of product development at CompTIA, said in a statement. “IT professionals, workers looking to progress from digitally literate to digitally fluent, students, and others can learn how to work with and leverage AI in any job role and at any career level.”

The CompTIA Essentials program provides self-paced lessons with videos, activities, reflection questions, and assessments. The training will help professionals distinguish AI from other types of intelligence and computing and teach them how to communicate about AI effectively. Students will also learn how to create AI prompts and navigate the privacy and security concerns that AI technology presents.

The program uses both realistic scenarios and practice activities to experience how AI is applied in real-world situations. According to CompTIA, topics covered in the training include how to engineer effective prompts, balancing innovation and privacy, and future AI trends.