"CompTIA Debuts New Educational Tool for Promoting AI Skills in Professional and Educational Settings"
CompTIA Introduces AI Essentials Learning Resource
CompTIA, a global technology industry association, has launched a new learning resource called CompTIA AI Essentials. This beginner-friendly course is designed to equip individuals with foundational knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI), making it accessible to early IT professionals, tech-adjacent learners, students, and career changers.
The course focuses on key concepts and skills including understanding and applying practical AI concepts to enhance efficiency and foster innovation in the workplace. It also covers gaining familiarity with generative AI and its legal and ethical implications, ensuring responsible AI use.
CompTIA AI Essentials simplifies complex AI ideas to make them accessible without prior experience, serving as a first step to integrating AI into various careers. The course builds digital fluency in AI fundamentals, such as predictive AI, generative AI, machine learning, and neural networks at a conceptual level.
Upon successful completion, learners receive a Competency Certificate (CompCert) recognizing their foundational AI skills. The course aims to futureproof careers by developing essential digital fluency in AI technologies and preparing learners for future career opportunities that align with evolving IT and cybersecurity landscapes.
In addition to CompTIA AI Essentials, the organisation is planning to launch additional courses in its Essentials Series focused on business skills and soft skills development in the coming weeks. These courses are tailored to help learners of all backgrounds master the fundamentals of AI.
Employers in the United States listed more than 77,000 job openings in December for AI occupations or jobs that require AI skills. According to new CompTIA research, AI is the number one skills development focus area for active job seekers.
Learners using CompTIA AI Essentials practice with realistic scenarios and activities to understand AI in real-world applications. Training and assessments in CompTIA AI Essentials are delivered within a research-based framework for effective instruction.
CompTIA AI Essentials is designed to educate employees on the practical use of AI in their respective job roles, improving speed, efficiency, and understanding of legal and ethical AI use. It provides a stepping stone toward more advanced AI skills and certifications in IT and cybersecurity.
[1] CompTIA AI Essentials: https://www.comptia.org/training/ai-essentials [2] CompTIA Essentials Series: https://www.comptia.org/training/essentials-series [3] CompTIA AI Essentials Certification: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/ai-essentials [4] CompTIA AI Essentials Competency Certificate: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/certification-details/compcert/ai-essentials
- The CompTIA AI Essentials course, a beginner-friendly learning resource, equips individuals with essential knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI), making it a valuable asset for early IT professionals and tech-adjacent learners.
- As part of the comprehensive course in artificial intelligence, learners gain an understanding of generative AI and learn about its legal and ethical implications, ensuring they develop responsible AI practices.
