AI Professional Institute (Europe)
Certified AI Foundations Associate (CAFA)
- Duration: 16 hours
- Format: Live Online / Onsite / Hybrid
- Credential: CAFA Certification
- Certification Validity: 2 years (renewable)
- CPD Hours: 16
Course Overview
Validates foundational knowledge of AI concepts, applications, and implications for AI users and “power users”. Participants gain hands-on experience using latest AI tools. The prompt engineering framework provides immediately applicable skills for everyday tasks like report writing, data analysis, and client communication.
Who is this for?
Non-technical professionals: Accountants, Auditors, Finance Professionals, Admin staff, Educators, Entrepreneurs, Retirees.
Anyone who wants to use AI tools confidently without a technical background.
Learning Objectives
- Understand core AI concepts and how large language models work
- Apply prompt engineering framework for effective AI interactions
- Detect AI hallucinations
- Use RAG tools to work with your own documents and data
- Create visual content with AI image generation tools
- Understand risk levels and implications for AI use
Course Modules / Domains
- 1. AI Foundations & Key Concepts (15%)
- 2. Working with Generative AI & Prompts (25%)
- 3. Multimodal AI Tools in Practice (15%)
- 4. Hallucinations, Bias & Fact-Checking (20%)
- 5. Working with Your Own Data: RAG & Agents (10%)
- 6. Law, Ethics & Security Basics (15%)
Exam Details
| Exam Code | AIP-CAFA-100 |
|---|---|
| Format | MCQ + Multiple Response |
| Questions | 45 scored questions |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Passing Score | 700/1000 (scaled score) |
| Delivery | Online, proctored |
| Retake Policy | 14-day wait, max 3 attempts per 12 months |
| Validity | 2 years |
This course is stackable towards the following pathways
AI-Ready Professional
Stage 4
AI Trust & Compliance Leader
Stage 2
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