Diploma in Prompt Engineering and Generative AI for Office
Professionals
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most significant workplace technologies since the introduction of personal computers and the Internet. Governments and businesses across Canada are investing heavily in AI, digital transformation, and workforce development, creating growing demand for professionals who can effectively use AI to improve productivity, innovation, and organizational performance.
The 400-hour Diploma in Prompt Engineering and Generative AI for Office Professionals prepares students to become AI-enabled office professionals who can confidently use Generative AI to enhance communication, research, administration, marketing, education, human resources, customer service, and business operations. Rather than teaching students to become programmers, the program focuses on practical workplace applications of AI that help employees work smarter, automate repetitive tasks, improve the quality of their work, and contribute greater value to their organizations.
Students gain hands-on experience with prompt engineering, Generative AI, AI productivity tools, no-code automation, responsible AI practices, and modern workplace technologies while developing an understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Python concepts for non-technical professionals. As AI continues to reshape nearly every profession, this diploma helps graduates improve their job security, expand their career opportunities, and prepare for the future of work in Canada& growing AI-driven economy. By the end of this diploma, graduates will not only know how to use Artificial Intelligence but also how to work alongside AI to become more productive, creative, innovative, and valuable in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.
What to expect:
Mode of Delivery
Instructor-led classroom training, Online, Hybrid
Duration
22 weeks / 400 Hours
Tuition
Local $7,400/ Intl $8,800CAD
Certification
Diploma
Intake
Monthly
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (OSSD or internationally recognized qualification) or
- Be at least 18 years of age and be a mature student and pass a Superintendent-approved qualifying test (Wonderlic) and
- English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher (if applicable)
Key Skills & Competencies
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Business writing and professional communication
- Creativity and innovation using AI tools
- Strong digital literacy and AI literacy
- Research, analysis, and information synthesis
- Time management and productivity enhancement
- Collaboration and teamwork in modern workplaces
- Leadership, ethics, and professional responsibility
- Adaptability to emerging AI technologies
- Presentation, storytelling, and content structuring skills
- Confidence in using Generative AI tools in professional environments
- Ability to evaluate, refine, and improve AI-generated outputs
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to design effective AI prompts for business use cases
- Use AI tools to improve workplace productivity and digital transformation
- Create professional documents such as emails, reports, proposals, and policies using AI
- Generate marketing content including blogs, ads, newsletters, and social media posts
- Conduct faster research, summarization, and knowledge extraction using AI tools
- Apply prompt patterns, chaining, and multi-turn conversational AI techniques
- Develop AI-assisted HR content such as job descriptions, interview questions, and employee communication
- Utilize no-code AI automation tools for workflow optimization
- Create AI-generated images and visual content for business and presentations
- Apply ethical, responsible, and secure AI usage practices
- Recognize and mitigate bias, privacy risks, and governance concerns in AI use
- Use AI to enhance decision-making, creativity, and business communication
- Adapt to emerging AI technologies and evolving workplace tools
Program Contents
- Foundations of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
- Intro to Python, AI, ML & GenAI for Non-Tech Professionals
- Text Prompting for Productivity, Research & QA
- Applied Prompting for Creativity & Content Generation
- Prompt Patterns, Chaining &Multi-Turn Dialogue
- Ethics, Bias & Responsible Use of Generative AI
- Prompting for Education, Training & Knowledge Work
- Prompting for Business & Marketing Automation
- AI Productivity Tools for Office Professionals
- No-Code AI Automation with Zapier, Make, and AI
- Visual Prompting for Image & Video Generation
- Mini Capstone Projects
- ECED1080: Creating Inclusive Environments
- ECED1090: Special Needs
- ECED1002: Practicum II
Job Market Potential Median Income
- Entry-Level Positions: $45,000 – $60,000
- AI-Enabled Office Professionals: $55,000 – $75,000+
- Marketing, Communications & Content:$60,000 – $85,000
Possible Job Titles:
Prompt Engineering Specialist, AI Productivity Specialist, Office Automation Specialist, Executive Assistant, Administrative Officer, Office Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Business Support Specialist, Business Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, AI Adoption Coordinator, AI Workflow Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Content Marketing Specialist, Content Writer, Copywriter, Proposal Writer, Technical Writer, Knowledge Management Assistant, Research Assistant, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, Learning & Development Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Customer Success Coordinator, Customer Experience Coordinator, Office Manager, Executive Coordinator.
These roles align with NOC : NOC 2016: 1123, 1221, 1252, 6552
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