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AI 104

Using AI Safely

Course code: AI-104-Safety  Β·  Catalog #104
Use public AI tools productively without leaking data, getting phished, or trusting bad output. A non-technical, end-user safety course: data classification, account security, data-control settings across ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot/Claude, prompt hygiene, spotting AI-enabled threats, and verifying AI output.
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    • AI 103: Intro to AI Prompts
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  • AI 101: Novice Guide to AI
  • AI 102: Compare and Select the Right AI Platform
  • AI 103: Intro to AI Prompts
  • AI 104: Using AI Safely
  • AI 201: Applied AI With Anthropic Claude
  • AI 202: Applied AI with OpenAI ChatGPT
  • AI 203: Applied AI with Microsoft Copilot
  • AI 204: Applied AI with Google Gemini
  • AI 301: Advanced AI Techniques (Hands-On)
  • AI 302: Advanced AI: APIs, Agents & Governance
  • AI 303: AI for Executives β€” Cost, ROI, Security & Oversight
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  • AI 101: Novice Guide to AI
  • AI 102: Compare and Select the Right AI Platform
  • AI 103: Intro to AI Prompts
  • AI 104: Using AI Safely
  • AI 201: Applied AI With Anthropic Claude
  • AI 202: Applied AI with OpenAI ChatGPT
  • AI 203: Applied AI with Microsoft Copilot
  • AI 204: Applied AI with Google Gemini
  • AI 301: Advanced AI Techniques (Hands-On)
  • AI 302: Advanced AI: APIs, Agents & Governance
  • AI 303: AI for Executives β€” Cost, ROI, Security & Oversight
  • AI 401: Ethical AI
  • AI 402: AI & You
  • AI 403: The Big Picture (AGI)
  • AI 501: AI and the Economy
  • AI 502: The Future of Your Work
  • AI 503: Deepfakes, Scams & Digital Self-Defense
  • AI 504: AI & Money
  • AI 505: The Ecological Impact of AI
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Course modules

  1. Section 01: Why AI Safety Is Your Job Now
  2. Section 02: How Public AI Tools Use Your Data
  3. Section 03: The Traffic-Light Rule
  4. Section 04: Account Security for AI Tools
  5. Section 05: Data-Control Settings (Hands-On)
  6. Section 06: Prompt Hygiene
  7. Section 07: Shadow AI, Done Right
  8. Section 08: AI Turns the Threat Around
  9. Section 09: Verify Before You Trust
  10. Section 10: Your Personal Safe-Use Checklist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is AI 104 Using AI Safely at Work for?

It is for any employee who uses AI at work and needs to do so responsibly β€” protecting privacy, company data and accuracy. It is non-technical and suits all staff, not just IT.

Do I need a technical or security background?

No. The course is non-technical. It explains privacy, data handling, misinformation and safe habits in plain language anyone can apply.

What will I be able to do after completing it?

You will know how to protect private and company data when using AI, spot misinformation and AI "hallucinations", and follow safe, compliant AI habits day to day.

How long does it take and how is it delivered?

It is fully self-paced and online. You work through a series of modules, each ending with a short knowledge-check quiz, and you can start, pause and resume any time.

What do I earn for completing the course?

You earn a badge for each module you complete, the competencies tied to those modules, and a Rana-AI Tech Certificate of Completion for the course. Course badges also count toward your overall rank in the program. In the Novice path, course badges count toward the Journeyman rank.