About the Course

Fundamentals of AI (EDU-110) builds the AI foundation every security professional needs. This self-paced eLearning course covers how Machine Learning and Large Language Models work, how technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, and Computer Vision extend AI capabilities, and how Agentic AI systems perceive, reason, and act autonomously. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of the AI landscape and the building blocks that underpin modern cybersecurity.

Course outline

Prerequisites

None

Learning Path

Completion  Certificate

A completion certificate is awarded upon successful completion of: 

  • Fundamentals of AI (EDU-110) eLearning course (55 Minutes)
  • Fundamentals of AI Security (EDU-111) eLearning course (65 Minutes)
  • Self-paced Lab (2 Hour)
  • Combined Test (40 Minutes)

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Delivery formats

Online: 55 Minutes eLearning (EDU-110) + 65 Minutes eLearning (EDU-111) + 2-Hours Lab (Self-paced) + 40-Minute Combined Test

Target Audience

Cybersecurity professionals and anyone who needs a practical view of AI risk and AI-enabled defense.

Learning Outcomes

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Explain the foundational concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI
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Describe how Large Language Models process and generate language
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Recognize the key technologies and capabilities that expand what AI systems can do
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Explain how Agentic AI systems perceive, reason, and act

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EDU-110 Learning Journey Map

The recommended path for the Cyberthreat Protection learning journey is to complete the eLearning course, and then take the hands-on labs. Once these are completed, you can sign up for the certificate test. You will have 90 minutes to answer its 50 questions, with 3 retakes. Upon passing the test, you’ll earn the Cyberthreat Protection Certificate.

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Fundamentals of 
AI (EDU-110) Learning Path
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