AI Fundamentals for non-engineers
Pratik Parija
I make AI make sense for non-engineers.
Let's strip away the jargon!
The mental models, vocabulary, and evaluation frameworks that let business team members contribute confidently in any AI conversation — without writing a single line of code.
What you’ll learn
Go from sitting quietly in AI meetings to leading the conversation —without writing a single line of code.
Strip away the jargon. Understand what LLMs, ML models, and data pipelines are — and why "AI" is not one thing.
Learn how cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, and AWS package AI into products your company buys.
How to evaluate AI tools as a non-technical contributor. Build vs buy vs configure decisions.
Understand vendor platforms across Google, Anthropic, OpenAI etc. and know exactly what questions to ask in a vendor demo.
Prompt engineering fundamentals. RAG explained without acronyms.
How to scope an AI feature, write a PRD with AI context, and brief an engineering team in language they'll actually respect.
AI cost structures — tokens, inference, hosting. Hallucination, bias, and compliance basics everyone should know.
How to pitch an AI initiative to leadership with real numbers and credible risk framing.
Speak fluently in AI architecture conversations without needing an engineer.
Write prompts and AI specs that engineering teams can understand and act on.
Build and present a basic AI business case with real cost estimates and risk context.
Learn directly from Pratik
Pratik Parija
I spend my days helping large enterprises cut through AI hype. Now I teach it.
Who this course is for
Business Managers at companies who sit in AI planning meetings but struggle to evaluate what's real versus what's hype?
Strategists who need to write AI feature specs, brief engineering teams, or build an AI business case for leadership.
Non-technical professionals with 2–5 years of experience who want to work more confidently at the intersection of business and AI.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Pratik Parija in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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Course syllabus
Week 1
How AI Actually Works?
Week 2
Reading the AI product landscape
Schedule
Live sessions
3 hrs / week
Weekly Exercise
1 hr / week
Reading Materials
1-3 hrs / week
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