Anthropic · Course
AI Fluency for small businesses
AI Fluency for small businesses applies the 4D framework to customer interactions, back-office work and operations: which repetitive tasks suit AI, how to protect business data, and how to write an AI use policy. It was built with PayPal and other small businesses.
Who it suits
- Small business staff in customer interactions, back-office management, supply chain or leadership.
- Owners deciding which tasks to automate and which to keep human-led.
What it covers
- AI’s capabilities and limitations, including hallucinations and knowledge cutoffs.
- Crafting prompts and critically evaluating AI-generated research before acting.
- Data hygiene and privacy safeguards for sensitive business information.
- Deciding which repetitive tasks to automate, and building a repeatable AI-augmented workflow.
- Drafting an AI use policy covering transparency, accountability and dependency concerns.
Before you start
- Anthropic recommends completing AI Fluency: Framework and foundations first for a deeper grounding, since this course covers the basics only lightly.
Common questions about AI Fluency for small businesses
- How long is AI Fluency for small businesses?
- Anthropic lists 8 lessons on the course page.
- Who built it?
- Anthropic, in partnership with PayPal, Prospect Butcher and MAKS Enterprises TIPM Rebuilders.
- Will I write a policy?
- Yes. You draft an AI use policy for your own business.
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