The University of Canterbury has opened enrolments for a short online course designed to help professionals understand and use generative AI more effectively.
The five-hour course covers how large language models work, writing effective prompts, identifying suitable workplace tasks and recognising the limitations of AI-generated information. Learners can also practise creating simple customised GPTs for everyday work.
Key facts
- The course is completed online over five hours.
- It covers prompting, workplace use cases and identifying misinformation.
- Learners receive a digital badge after completing the course.
- No previous AI knowledge or formal prerequisites are required.
- The domestic course fee is NZ$129.
Our take
As generative AI becomes part of everyday work, practical training will be increasingly important. Many employees are already experimenting with these tools, but often without a clear understanding of their limitations or the risks involved. A short course that covers prompting, misinformation and human oversight could help organisations move from informal experimentation to more confident and responsible use.
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