General AI Lessons

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General AI Lessons

Darcel Dobbins 45

I am enjoying and learning a lot since I've registered for the AI Skills Fest, however I would like to know if there are general AI lessons that teach the basics of how to use AI across any of the LLMs other than MS Copilot. I'm also interested in understanding how to use AI productivity tools across different LLM platforms.

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Several Microsoft Learn resources provide general AI lessons that apply across large language models (LLMs), not just Microsoft Copilot, and also help build productivity skills that transfer between platforms.

AI Fluency learning path
- The AI Fluency learning path gives a comprehensive understanding of AI, generative AI, and responsible AI. It focuses on foundational concepts that apply to any LLM, not just one product.
- Modules such as Explore AI basics, Explore Generative AI, Explore internet search and beyond, and Explore responsible AI build skills like prompt engineering, critical thinking, and responsible use—skills that can be used with any LLM-based tool.
- The Get started with Microsoft Copilot and Boost your productivity with Microsoft Copilot modules show patterns for using AI to manage time, bring ideas to life, analyze images/documents, and support work. These workflows (drafting, summarizing, brainstorming, planning, etc.) are directly transferable to other LLM platforms.
Introduction to generative AI – Exploring the basics
- The Introduction to generative AI - Exploring the basics module explains what generative AI is, how LLMs work, and how to think critically when using them.
- It covers:
  - Concepts of generative AI and LLMs.
  - Comparing different generative AI models and when to use them.
  - How to interact efficiently and responsibly with LLMs.
- Although examples use Microsoft Copilot, the principles (prompt structure, iteration, verification of outputs) apply to any LLM.
AI for educators / AI for education scenarios
- The AI for educators learning path and course focus on AI concepts, LLMs, generative AI, prompt engineering, and responsible use in education settings.
- These modules emphasize:
  - General AI foundations and applications.
  - Prompt engineering techniques.
  - Responsible and human-centered AI use.
- The skills are platform-agnostic and help in designing prompts and workflows that can be reused across different AI tools.
Learn more, think deeper: Using AI as your learning partner
- The Learn more, think deeper: Using AI as your learning partner guidance explains what AI is good at (pattern recognition, organizing information, generating examples) and where it struggles.
- It stresses critical thinking, verifying sources, and information literacy—core skills for safely and effectively using any AI productivity tool.
- It also links to the AI Fluency Learning Path and educator resources like the Generative AI Classroom Toolkit, which frame AI concepts in a way that is not tied to a single LLM.
AI Skills Navigator for planning
- For planning long-term AI learning, AI Skills Navigator (mentioned in the context) can help identify which AI skills to build for future-readiness. While focused on Microsoft’s ecosystem, the skills it highlights (AI basics, generative AI, responsible AI, productivity with AI) are broadly applicable.

To build cross-platform AI productivity skills:

Start with AI Fluency and Introduction to generative AI - Exploring the basics to understand concepts and LLM behavior.
Use Get started with Microsoft Copilot and Boost your productivity with Microsoft Copilot to practice workflows like summarizing, drafting, planning, and analyzing content; then replicate those workflows in other LLM tools.
Use AI for educators and Learn more, think deeper: Using AI as your learning partner to strengthen prompt design, critical thinking, and responsible use skills that transfer across platforms.

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