POGFA - AI Literacy Essentials

Course Description

This course is free of charge. 

AI Literacy Essentials helps learners build a practical foundation for understanding and using artificial intelligence responsibly. Through five self-paced modules, learners explore how AI systems work, where they show up in everyday life, what ethical and academic concerns they raise, how to verify AI-generated information, and how to use AI tools productively without letting them replace human judgment.

The course introduces the foundations of artificial intelligence — how modern AI systems and large language models actually work, their ethical and societal impacts, academic integrity considerations, information literacy in an AI-driven world, and practical skills for using AI responsibly in learning and work. Learners complete short readings, videos, and self-check activities designed to build confidence and transferable skills. 

Across five modules, learners will:

• Explore the foundations of AI — what AI is (and isn't), how large language models generate responses, and where AI already shows up in daily life.
• Examine the ethical and societal considerations of AI use, including privacy, bias, and transparency.
• Build clarity around academic integrity — when and how AI can be used appropriately in coursework, and how to cite AI tools correctly.
• Strengthen information literacy skills to verify AI-generated content and recognize misinformation, hallucinations, and synthetic media.
• Apply practical AI skills for learning and work, from prompting fundamentals to using AI as a productivity tool — without losing sight of core skills.

Requirements:

This online course requires access to a computer with internet access, email, an Internet browser (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox recommended), MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Format:

Online self-paced with four weeks to complete the course.  

Earn a Badge

Learners who complete all five modules and pass the module quizzes earn the AI Literacy Essentials digital badge, a credential that can be added to their LinkedIn profile and resume to show they can now use AI responsibly, verify what it tells them, and apply it productively at school and at work.

For more information about this course, email Answers or call 833-280-5634.