AI-First Professional Skills

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AI-First Professional Skills

This course is part of AI-Powered Personal Productivity System Specialization

Instructor: Anton Voroniuk

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn practical AI techniques to build a standout resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter.
Analyze spreadsheets and data with AI to spot trends, catch errors, and present clear insights.
Prepare for interviews, negotiations, and new skills using AI as your personal career coach.

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This course is part of the AI-Powered Personal Productivity System Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 6 modules in this course

By the end of this course, you'll be able to tell your career story clearly, make sense of data without a background in analytics, learn new skills faster with AI as your tutor, and walk into interviews and tough conversations already prepared.

This course is built for complete beginners — no prior AI experience needed. Instead of abstract theory, every concept is paired with a short, practical demonstration you can try yourself, covering the real tasks professionals face every day: resumes, LinkedIn profiles, spreadsheets, learning plans, interview prep, and negotiations. Rather than teaching one tool, you'll learn transferable skills that work across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot, so you're never locked into a single platform. What sets this course apart is its focus on habit-building, not novelty. You'll leave with a personal prompt library of ready-to-use, copy-and-paste prompts for everyday professional tasks, plus a simple 30-day plan for turning what you've learned into how you actually work — not something you tried once and forgot. If you've ever wondered how to make AI genuinely useful at work, this course is your starting point.

Build foundational AI skills to improve productivity, communicate effectively, and use AI responsibly at work.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Welcome to the Course 1 minute
How AI Can Elevate Your Professional Skills2 minutes
Quick Win: Turn Meeting Notes into a To-Do List1 minute
A Practical Overview of Today's AI Tools3 minutes
AI Ethics, Privacy & Security at Work3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Principles of Effective Prompting10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Use AI to strengthen your career story, personal brand, resume, and professional online presence.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 ungraded lab

6 videosTotal 11 minutes

Using AI to Manage and Tell Your Career Story1 minute
Uncovering Your Strengths & Value Proposition2 minutes
Generating Catchy LinkedIn Headlines2 minutes
Writing a Magnetic LinkedIn About Section2 minutes
Tailoring Resume Bullet Points to a Job Posting2 minutes
ATS Keyword Optimization with AI3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Building a Brand Voice Guide with AI10 minutes
Writing a Cover Letter with AI: Step by Step10 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 15 minutes

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for a Target Role15 minutes

Learn how AI helps analyze data, identify patterns, create insights, and support better decisions.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Using AI to Make Sense of Numbers and Data1 minute
Analyzing a Spreadsheet and Spotting Trends2 minutes
Identifying Risks and Data Anomalies2 minutes
Turning Raw Data into a Simple Chart and Narrative2 minutes
Building Slides with Data Insights2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Common Pitfalls When Using AI to Analyze Data10 minutes
Validating AI's Numbers Before You Trust Them10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Leverage AI as a personal learning partner to build skills and create effective growth plans.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 ungraded lab

3 videosTotal 5 minutes

Using AI as a Personal Tutor for Career Growth1 minute
Generating Practice Questions to Test Your Understanding2 minutes
Building a Learning Plan for a New Tool or Skill with AI2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Common Pitfalls When Learning with AI10 minutes
Using AI to Stay Current in Your Field10 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 10 minutes

Build a Personal Learning Plan with AI10 minutes

Prepare for interviews, negotiations, and challenging conversations using AI-powered practice and feedback.

What's included

5 videos2 readings

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Using AI to Prepare for High-Stakes Conversations and Interviews1 minute
Brainstorming Likely Interview Questions for a Specific Role2 minutes
Strengthening a Weak Interview Answer with AI Feedback2 minutes
Preparing Smart Questions & Thank You Notes2 minutes
Analyzing an Upcoming Difficult Conversation Before You Have It2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Frameworks for Structuring Strong Answers (STAR, PREP, and Other Methods) 10 minutes
Negotiation Preparation Strategies with AI (Anchoring, BATNA, Framing Your Ask) 10 minutes

Consolidate your AI skills with practical resources, workflows, and a personalized action plan.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

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Anton Voroniuk

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