Overview
AI|E is EC-Council’s foundational, vendor-neutral AI literacy certification for professionals across all roles and industries—not just technical ones. It establishes a verified, practical baseline of AI understanding covering how AI systems work, how to use tools responsibly, how to craft effective prompts, and how to navigate the ethical and governance landscape. This is the recommended starting point for personnel who use or are beginning to encounter AI in their work.
Prerequisites
None - no technical background required; designed for all roles and industries.
Objectives
- Introduction to AI: core concepts, how AI differs from traditional software, real-world limitations
- Everyday AI tools and workplace applications across industries including cybersecurity, healthcare, finance, and government
- AI building blocks: machine learning, neural networks, NLP, generative AI, and large language models
- Prompt engineering: crafting, testing, and refining inputs across text, image, and multimodal AI platforms
- AI ethics and responsible use: bias, privacy, data exposure, governance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA), and evolving regulations