• Level 3
  • 4 Credits
  • 0.0333 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 8 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $104 NZ Domestic
    $470 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 5 hours per week
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
    2027

On completion of this course you will have an introductory understanding of generative artificial intelligence to support communication skills and productivity in a business context whilst demonstrating the ability to assess AI-generated content for accuracy, quality, and relevance. 

About this micro-credential 

This micro - credential has been developed in conjunction with Spark and includes reference to ethics and Māori data sovereignty alongside practical guidelines for getting the most out of generative AI.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Describe the practical use of generative AI tools in personal and organisational contexts.
  • Evaluate limitations, risks, and ethical considerations in the use of AI in personal and organisational contexts
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilise AI to support communication skills and productivity by assessing AI-generated content, ensuring its accuracy, quality, and relevance to individuals in an organisational context. 

Assessment

100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are needed for this course.

Maximum programme completion time

You need to complete this course within no more than eight weeks of the start date of your course.

Please note: The course fee must be paid in full before the course will be released to you.

Withdrawals with refund and course transfers can only be done within four days of your course start date.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  Courses

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to apply

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