Professional Communication & AI

Professional Communication & AI

Build a strong foundation in professional communication with this beginner-friendly course covering clear writing, effective emails, active listening, constructive feedback, ... Show more
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Build the essential skills to write clearly, communicate confidently, and use AI responsibly in professional situations.

Effective communication helps you share ideas, build relationships, and succeed in the workplace. Professional Communication & AI is a free, beginner-friendly course from the American Institute of Extended Studies that introduces practical techniques for communicating with clarity, courtesy, and confidence.

Throughout this course, you will explore the foundations of professional communication, clear and concise writing, effective emails, professional requests, follow-up messages, and progress updates. You will also learn how to listen actively, give constructive feedback, handle disagreements, apologize sincerely, and rebuild trust after mistakes.

Artificial intelligence is integrated throughout the course as a tool for improving communication. You will explore how AI can help you draft messages, refine tone, summarize information, and practice responses while protecting confidential information, checking accuracy, and preserving your own voice.

Through carefully selected educational videos, practical examples, downloadable study guides, and knowledge assessments, you will build skills you can apply to everyday workplace situations. By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to communicate professionally and use AI thoughtfully to support your work.

What You Will Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Adapt your message to its purpose, audience, and communication channel.
  • Write clear, concise, and well-organized professional messages.
  • Create effective emails, make polite requests, and follow up professionally.
  • Give useful progress updates and summarize actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.
  • Communicate with courtesy and confidence while listening and checking understanding.
  • Give constructive feedback and handle disagreements respectfully.
  • Apologize, correct mistakes, and take practical steps to rebuild trust.
  • Use AI to support communication while reviewing its output and protecting sensitive information.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

  • Students preparing for internships, employment, or further study.
  • Job seekers who want to communicate more confidently in professional settings.
  • Professionals looking to strengthen their everyday workplace communication.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners communicating with customers, colleagues, and partners.
  • Individuals interested in using AI to improve their writing and communication.
  • Anyone who wants to express ideas clearly and build more productive professional relationships.

No previous professional communication training or experience with AI is required.

Course Approach

This fully online, self-paced course includes four modules and 12 lessons, designed to be completed over approximately two weeks. You can study at your own pace, with no scheduled classes or live teaching sessions.

The course combines curated educational videos, workplace examples, downloadable study guides, and automated assessments. Practical activities focus on situations such as:

  • Writing and improving professional emails.
  • Making requests and sending courteous reminders.
  • Summarizing discussions and identifying next steps.
  • Checking understanding and responding to feedback.
  • Managing difficult conversations and correcting mistakes.
  • Using AI to draft, revise, and evaluate professional messages.

Each lesson quiz includes 10 questions, with 30 minutes and two attempts. Each module assessment includes 15 questions, with 40 minutes and two attempts. A score of 60% or higher is required to pass each quiz and assessment.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the course and all required assessments, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the American Institute of Extended Studies (AIES), a Cognia-accredited institution.

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Module 1: Clear and Professional Communication
Module 1: Clear and Professional Communication
Module 2: Professional Emails and Workplace Messages
Module 2: Professional Emails and Workplace Messages
Module 2: Professional Emails and Workplace Messages
Module 3: Tone, Listening, and Feedback
Module 4: Difficult Situations and Responsible AI Use
Module 4: Difficult Situations and Responsible AI Use
Module 4: Difficult Situations and Responsible AI Use
What is Professional Communication & AI?
Professional Communication & AI is a free, beginner-friendly course from the American Institute of Extended Studies (AIES). It introduces practical communication skills for professional settings, including clear writing, emails, follow-up messages, feedback, apologies, and responsible use of AI for drafting, revising, summarizing, and practicing communication.
Who can take this course?
Anyone interested in developing professional communication skills can take the course. No previous professional communication training or AI experience is required. Students need basic computer skills, reliable internet access, and sufficient English to follow the lessons and complete the learning activities and assessments.
How is the course delivered?
The course is fully online and self-paced. There are no live classes or teacher-led sessions. Students work through the materials independently and may complete the course in approximately two weeks, depending on their pace. Two weeks is a suggested schedule, not a mandatory deadline.
What will I learn in the course?
The course covers the foundations of professional communication, clear and concise writing, appropriate communication channels, information protection, emails, requests, follow-up messages, progress updates, and action summaries. It also addresses courtesy, active listening, constructive feedback, professional disagreement, apologies, correcting mistakes, rebuilding trust, and responsible AI use.
What learning materials are included?
Learning materials include structured written lessons, curated educational videos, audio content where available, practical workplace examples, and learning activities. Students also receive downloadable PDF study guides, automated quizzes, and module assessments. Before starting Lesson 1.1, students should watch the orientation video and complete the lessons in order.
How is the course organized?
The course has four modules, with three lessons in each module, for a total of 12 lessons. Students should follow the lessons in order so that they can build their understanding progressively. Each lesson includes a quiz, and each module concludes with an assessment covering its three lessons.
What are the lesson quiz requirements?
There are 12 lesson quizzes, one after each lesson. Each quiz presents 10 questions randomly selected from a bank of 20. Students have 30 minutes per attempt and may take each quiz twice. A passing score is 60%, which means answering at least 6 of 10 questions correctly.
What are the module assessment requirements?
There are four module assessments, one after each module. Each assessment covers the module’s three lessons and presents 15 questions randomly selected from a bank of 30. Students have 40 minutes per attempt and may take each assessment twice. A passing score is 60%, or at least 9 of 15 correct answers. Assessments are graded automatically, and students should review the relevant material before using a second attempt.
Is this course recognized?
This course is offered by the American Institute of Extended Studies (AIES), a Cognia-accredited institution. It provides professional development in communication and responsible AI use.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. After completing all 12 lessons and passing all 12 lesson quizzes and 4 module assessments with a score of at least 60% in each, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from AIES. You may include it in your résumé, professional portfolio, or LinkedIn profile to show your completed professional development.
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Course details
Lectures 25
Quizzes 17
Level Beginner
Earn an AIES Certificate of Completion from a Cognia-accredited institution.
Online access through desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
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Build your professional communication skills with free access to this fully online, self-paced course.

Course Title
Professional Communication & AI

Course Subtitle
Learn to write clearly, communicate confidently, and use AI responsibly in everyday professional situations.

Course Category
Business & Professional Development

Course Level
Beginner

Course Duration
2 Weeks (Self-Paced)

Course Structure
4 Learning Modules

Estimated Study Time
Approximately 10–15 Hours, depending on your study pace and assessment attempts.

Course Format
Online Self-Paced Learning — no scheduled classes or live teaching sessions.

Lessons
12 Lessons

Assessment Method
Automated lesson quizzes and module assessments completed through the Learning Management System (LMS).

Assessments

  • 12 Lesson Quizzes: 10 questions per quiz, 30 minutes, and 2 attempts.
  • 4 Module Assessments: 15 questions per assessment, 40 minutes, and 2 attempts.
  • Passing score: 60% for each quiz and assessment.

Certificate
Digital Certificate of Completion issued by AIES, a Cognia-accredited institution.

Prerequisites
No previous professional communication training or experience with AI is required. Students should have basic computer skills and internet access.

Target Audience

  • Students preparing for internships, employment, or further study.
  • Job seekers looking to communicate more confidently.
  • Professionals seeking to improve their workplace communication.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners communicating with customers and colleagues.
  • Individuals interested in using AI to support professional writing.
  • Anyone who wants to express ideas clearly and build productive professional relationships.

Language
English

Delivery Format
Curated educational videos, audio content, practical workplace examples, reading materials, downloadable study guides, quizzes, and learning activities.

Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the course and receive the Certificate of Completion, students must:

  • Complete all 12 lessons.
  • Pass all 12 lesson quizzes with a score of at least 60%—6 out of 10 questions correct.
  • Pass all 4 module assessments with a score of at least 60%—9 out of 15 questions correct.
Course requirements

This course is designed for beginners and does not require any previous training in professional communication or experience with artificial intelligence (AI).

To get the most from this course, students should have:

  • Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate a web browser.
  • Access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
  • Basic familiarity with email and online learning platforms.
  • An understanding of written and spoken English sufficient to follow lessons and complete assessments.
  • A willingness to practice communication skills and complete course quizzes and learning activities.
  • An interest in communicating more clearly and confidently and exploring how AI can support professional writing.

No prior knowledge of AI tools, prompt writing, or formal business communication techniques is required.

Intended audience

This course is designed for anyone who wants to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings and understand how AI can support effective, responsible communication.

It is ideal for:

Beginners who want to build essential professional communication skills.

  • Students preparing for internships, employment, or further study.
  • Job seekers who want to strengthen their professional writing and communication.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners communicating with customers, colleagues, and partners.
  • Professionals who want to improve their emails, requests, updates, and everyday workplace conversations.
  • Individuals seeking to develop their listening, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Anyone interested in using AI to draft and refine messages while maintaining accuracy, privacy, and their own voice.

No previous professional communication training or experience with AI is required. This course is suitable for learners who want to build practical skills for more effective workplace communication.