Course Description
This course offers a clear and practical introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) for professionals across sectors. Participants will gain the strategic and hands-on knowledge needed to understand, evaluate, and responsibly integrate AI tools into their organizations. No technical background required—just curiosity, openness, and a desire to make smarter decisions with emerging technologies.
Chapters & Lessons
Chapter 1: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Learn what AI is, how it works, and why it matters today.
Lesson 1.1: Foundations of AI
Discover the core ideas behind artificial intelligence and clarify what it is—and what it isn't.Lesson 1.2: Key AI Technologies
Explore the building blocks of AI like machine learning and natural language processing, in simple terms.
Chapter 2: AI in Business and Public Sector Applications
See how AI is already transforming organizations—and how it might help yours.
Lesson 2.1: Sector-Specific Case Studies
Examine real-world examples of AI in action across industries and government.Lesson 2.2: Assessing Readiness for AI
Evaluate your organization’s capacity to begin working with AI effectively.
Chapter 3: Practical Tools for Working with AI
Get hands-on with leading AI tools and learn to use them strategically.
Lesson 3.1: Everyday AI Tools
Test out popular AI tools (like ChatGPT) and see how they can save time and boost performance.Lesson 3.2: Prompting and Workflow Integration
Learn how to talk to AI clearly, and how to plug it into your daily work routines.
Chapter 4: AI Strategy and Implementation Planning
Build a road map for responsible and realistic AI adoption.
Lesson 4.1: Building an AI Strategy
Craft a simple AI strategy aligned with your business or policy goals.Lesson 4.2: Change Management and Implementation
Understand how to lead change, manage risks, and ensure successful adoption across your team.
Optional Module: Indigenous Perspectives on AI
Designed for Indigenous organizations and partners.
Lesson 5.1: Technology Sovereignty
Discuss Indigenous priorities in technology use, data ownership, and ethics.\Lesson 5.2: Community-Led AI Projects
Explore how Indigenous communities can lead their own AI initiatives and protect cultural values.
Course Title: Entryways to Artificial Intelligence
Provider: Sterling Insight Group
Format: Online or In-Person | Modular or One-Day Intensive
Length: 4 Core Modules + Optional Module
Target Audience: Business leaders, analysts, managers, policy professionals, Indigenous governance teams
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the fundamentals of AI and its relevance
Identify high-value AI use cases for their sector
Test and evaluate practical AI tools
Build a basic AI strategy and roadmap
Apply ethical and inclusive AI principles
(Optional) Explore Indigenous-led approaches to AI
Course Materials
Digital workbook
Toolkits and planning templates
Curated resource library
Certificate of Completion
Delivery Options
One-day workshop (in-person or virtual)
Modular online format (6–8 hours total)
Custom delivery for Indigenous organizations or sector-specific groups
Ontario Skills Development Fund eligible