A 6-Hour Foundational Course in Artificial Intelligence
Developed and certified by:
Digital Diplomacy International (DDI)
Welcome to AI Foundation for Everyday Life and Workplace. This intensive workshop is designed to demystify artificial intelligence and empower you to confidently integrate modern AI tools into your daily routines and professional workflows. Rather than focusing on complex coding or technical jargon, this course prioritizes practical, hands-on application. You will discover how generative AI can streamline administrative tasks, accelerate content creation, enhance data-driven decision-making, and automate repetitive office procedures. Beyond operational efficiency, the curriculum tackles essential considerations surrounding AI ethics, data privacy, and prompt engineering strategies. By the end of this workshop, you will possess a strategic understanding of how to safely and effectively leverage AI as a collaborative partner to boost your productivity, creativity, and competitive edge in the modern workplace.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what AI is in plain language and name at least five AI systems they already use.
- Write clear prompts using a four-part structure (Role, Task, Context, Format) and improve a weak prompt through iteration.
- Use an AI assistant to draft emails, letters, study notes, quizzes, business messages, and plans in Nepali or English.
- Verify an AI output using a three-step check before relying on or sharing it.
- Recognize common AI risks: hallucination, bias, privacy exposure, deepfakes, and misinformation.
- Produce one profession-relevant output (the capstone) and commit to one specific AI use within seven days.
Who Should Attend
Students and job seekers, teachers, office workers and government staff, farmers and agriculture workers, business owners and shopkeepers, freelancers and content creators.
1. Course at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Course title | AI Foundation for Everyday Life and Work |
| Developed and certified by | Digital Diplomacy International (DDI) |
| Total duration | 6 contact hours (6 modules × 1 hour) |
| Delivery options | A: one full day (two 3-hour blocks, 30-minute break). B: two half-days, each 3 hours long. C: three sessions of 2 hours |
| Target participants | Nepali citizens aged 16–40 with no prior AI or technical background |
| Group size | 15–30 per cohort; add a co-facilitator above 30. |
| Prerequisites | Basic Android smartphone, mobile data connection, a Google account |
| Tools | Free tools or free tiers only; no laptop required |
| Certificate | DDI Certificate of Completion: at least 5 of 6 modules attended and capstone submitted |
2. Delivery Format and Schedule
Each module follows the same 60-minute structure.
| Time | Phase | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 min | Concept and context | Short explanation with Nepali examples, no jargon |
| 15–30 min | Live demonstration | The instructor demonstrates using a phone or projector, and participants follow along. |
| 30–55 min | Hands-on practice | Guided activity on participants’ own phones, producing a tangible output |
| 55–60 min | Reflection | One takeaway per participant; instructor notes questions for the next module. |
Schedule Overview
| Module | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding AI: What It Is, Where It Lives, Why It Matters | 1 hour |
| 2 | Talking to AI: Prompting Basics and Daily-Life Tasks | 1 hour |
| 3 | AI for Learning and Teaching | 1 hour |
| 4 | AI for Office, Business, and Livelihoods | 1 hour |
| 5 | Using AI Responsibly: Ethics, Privacy, Misinformation, and Fact-Checking | 1 hour |
| 6 | Capstone Workshop and Presentations | 1 hour |