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10 Weeks

Duration

Online

Mode of Study

Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E)

Certification

$465

Cost Per Credit Hour

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Course Overview

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend. It’s already deeply embedded in most business functions of every major industry, from healthcare and cybersecurity to finance and tech. Yet AI’s rapid spread has outpaced the fundamental understanding and skills that professionals need to use it effectively. That’s why ECCU is focusing on AI education to empower a future-ready workforce.

 

This foundational AI literacy course equips you with practical knowledge of how AI works, helps you excel at prompt engineering across the most popular AI platforms, and shows you how to leverage the right AI tools for various tasks. Earning the AI|E certification validates your ability to use AI responsibly, increase productivity, make better decisions, and stay competitive in an AI-driven economy.

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Highlights of This Course

Cutting-Edge Courseware

Cutting-Edge Courseware

10 modules featuring immersive video lectures and digital books for an in-depth understanding of every topic.

Virtual Labs

Virtual Labs

Simulate real-world scenarios for hands-on practice with the latest cybersecurity tools.

Quizzes

Quizzes

Engaging quizzes after each module that measure and reinforce your knowledge of the topics covered.

Discussions

Discussions

Interactive discussion boards where you exchange ideas and views on the course topics with your peers and professors.

Essential Tools

Essential Tools

The latest AI tools for real-world relevance, such as Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more.

24x7 Online Library

24x7 Online Library

Round-the-clock online library with an expansive collection of free-to-use learning resources.

Industry-Approved Certification

Cybersecurity Certification

Includes EC-Council's industry-approved Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E) certification.

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Why You Should Enhance Your Understanding of AI

Almost 9 out of every 10 companies worldwide use AI in some capacity, making it a mainstream, foundational technology across industries. (Source: LinkedIn)
Nearly 60% of all job types may be impacted by AI, either through automation or task augmentation. (Source: IMF)
The proportion of senior-level job roles requiring AI skills climbed from 0.87% in 2024 to 5.7% in 2025, an almost 7x increase in just one year. (Source: Forbes)

Proportion of senior-level job roles requiring AI skills

Weekly Modules

Week-1Module 1 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Part 1: Human Intelligence vs Artificial Intelligence
This module helps you develop a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence by examining how human intelligence compares and collaborates with AI systems. You will explore the core characteristics of human cognition and machine intelligence, identifying similarities, differences, and complementary strengths that enable effective human–AI collaboration.
In this module, you will examine the historical evolution of Artificial Intelligence, tracing its development from early conceptual foundations to modern AI systems. You will analyze major milestones, technological breakthroughs, and paradigm shifts that have shaped the AI landscape, including recent advancements influencing how AI is built and deployed today.
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is integrated into everyday life through commonly used tools and technologies. You will examine consumer focused AI applications that support communication, creativity, personalization, and convenience across daily activities.
In this module, you will focus on how Artificial Intelligence is applied across professional environments, industries, and broader society. You will analyze the ways AI improves workplace productivity, decision making, industrial efficiency, transportation safety, education, and organizational security.
In this module, you will examine the critical role data plays in building effective AI systems. You will explore several types of data, the importance of data quality, and how data influences learning, accuracy, and model performance.
Explore how algorithms and models transform data into intelligent behavior. You will examine different AI model types, learning paradigms, and training processes, including machine learning and neural networks.
Understand how AI systems understand and generate human language through Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI technologies. You will examine how large language models interpret text, manage context, and generate responses based on probabilistic reasoning.
In this module, you will develop practical skills in prompt engineering to interact effectively with AI systems. You will learn how prompt structure, clarity, and context influence AI outputs across text, image, and video generation tasks.
Examine the ethical, societal, and security risks associated with AI systems. You will explore issues such as bias, fairness, explainability, misinformation, and misuse, analyzing how these risks impact individuals and society.
This module focuses on responsible, secure, and compliant AI usage. You will explore privacy controls, governance practices, global standards, and emerging threats such as deepfakes and AI enabled fraud.

What You Will Learn

  • The similarities, differences, and collaboration between human intelligence and Artificial Intelligence.
  • How data, algorithms, and models form the foundation of AI systems.
  • Major milestones and developments in the evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
  • Recent advancements and future directions shaping AI technologies.
  • And much more!

Skills You Will Gain

Practice with Leading AI Models

ChatGPT

DALL-E

Claude

AI Audio

Notion AI

Gemini

Copilot

Zapier AI

Total Course Fee

$1,395

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  • Cost Per Credit Hour: $465
  • Technology Fee Per Term: $50
  • Transcript Fee: $10 (plus shipping, if international)

Admission Criteria

  • You must be aged 18 years or older.
  • You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), college degree, or relevant certification.

How to Apply

Step 01 :

Fill out the NDS application form and submit it to our Enrollment Advisor.

Step 02 :

Send us scanned copies of your official government identification and documents proving your education.

Step 03 :

Pay the one-time $100 application fee.

Future-Proof Your Career with AI Skills

No matter what career stage you’re in, AI literacy is an essential workplace skill you must possess.
With the Applied AI Foundations course, you’ll build the knowledge to work with AI technologies and position yourself for success in an AI-driven future

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ECCU’s Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E) certification course about?

It is a non-technical AI certification course that develops core AI literacy by introducing you to foundational AI principles and teaching you to use popular AI tools for everyday tasks.

No. Students and professionals from all backgrounds and across industries are welcome to enroll in this course, irrespective of their technical proficiency level.
Yes. Prompt engineering is a primary aspect of AI fundamentals. This course shows you how to structure AI prompts to generate clear, accurate, and useful outputs.
Yes, you will earn EC Council’s Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E) certification upon completion of this course. This certification validates your foundational understanding of AI, prompt engineering skills, and responsible use of AI in tasks and workflows.
You’ll learn to use leading AI tools and platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Notion AI, AI audio tools, and more.
Yes. You can join this course even if you don’t have prior work experience or AI knowledge.
Yes. EC-Council certifications are globally recognized by employers. The AIE certification demonstrates your ability to use AI effectively and responsibly in the workplace.

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