A nationally recognised qualification preparing Sri Lanka's workforce to use Artificial Intelligence confidently, ethically, and productively.
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Why this qualification
Built for the workplace Sri Lanka is becoming.
AI has moved from novelty to daily business infrastructure. The workforce needs a qualification that keeps pace — practical, ethical, and nationally recognised.
Global Shift
75% of businesses worldwide are already integrating AI into daily operations. Sri Lankan businesses are following fast.
Skills Gap
Employers report difficulty finding staff who can use AI tools confidently, responsibly, and productively in real business contexts.
No Qualification Exists
No nationally recognised AI workplace qualification currently exists at this NVQ level in Sri Lanka. This fills that gap directly.
Programme overview
10 Units. 450 Hours. Fully Practical.
01
Digital Literacy & Workplace Computing
30 hrs
02
AI Fundamentals
45 hrs
03
AI Prompt Engineering
45 hrs
04–10
Office · Marketing · Customer Comms · Research · E-commerce · Ethics
330 hrs
Course material
Every unit. Every lesson. Open it up.
Ten units, 150 lessons, each with a hands-on practical. Tap a unit to see exactly what learners build, write, and present.
Sample lesson — exactly as taught
Lesson
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Unit 02 · Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Unit 02 — AI Fundamentals · 3 Hours · Lesson 01 of 15
Lesson Plan
| Duration | 3 Hours |
|---|---|
| Key Topics | Meaning of AI · Business use cases · AI vs Automation |
| Practical | Class discussion and short quiz |
| AI Tools | ChatGPT, Claude |
| Assessment | 10-question MCQ quiz · Group presentation (2 minutes per group) |
★ Key Words — Lesson 01
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence — such as understanding language, recognising images, making decisions, and learning from experience.
AI is not magic. It is a set of mathematical techniques and large amounts of data that allow machines to find patterns and produce useful outputs.
Simple Definition
AI in Everyday Business
AI is already being used in many businesses around us:
- Customer service chatbots that reply to messages automatically
- Email tools that suggest how to complete a sentence
- Google Maps suggesting the fastest route based on live traffic
- E-commerce websites recommending products based on your browsing history
- Banks automatically detecting unusual or suspicious transactions
AI vs Automation — What is the Difference?
Many people confuse AI with automation. Here is a clear comparison:
| Automation | Artificial Intelligence |
|---|---|
| Follows fixed, pre-written rules | Learns from data and adapts over time |
| Cannot handle unexpected inputs | Can handle new and varied situations |
| Example: Sending a scheduled email | Example: Writing the email based on context |
| Repeats the same task exactly every time | Improves and gets better with experience |
| Does not make decisions independently | Can suggest decisions based on patterns |
Common Misconception
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
Class Discussion + Short Quiz
Lesson 01 · Introduction to AI · 3 Hours
Instructions
- Step 1 — In small groups, list AI tools or apps you have already used this week (even without realising it).
- Step 2 — For each tool, discuss what it does and why it counts as AI rather than simple automation.
- Step 3 — Fill in the worksheet below with your three strongest examples.
- Step 4 — Each group presents one example to the class (2 minutes), followed by the 10-question MCQ quiz.
| AI Tool / App | What it does | Why it is AI |
|---|---|---|
| … | ||
Portfolio Evidence
Keep your completed worksheet and quiz results — they form part of your Unit 02 portfolio of evidence for final assessment.
COURSE BOOK PDF
Unit 02 · Lesson 01 — Full Course Book
The complete printable lesson — theory, activities, worksheet and quiz — ready for classroom use.
Assessment
Competency you can prove.
Assessment follows the NVQ competency model — evidence of what learners can actually do, gathered four ways.
Continuous Observation
Trainers observe every practical task as it happens, recording competency evidence throughout each unit — not just at the end.
MCQ Tests Per Unit
Each unit closes with a multiple-choice knowledge test. A 70% pass mark is required before progressing to the next unit.
Portfolio of Evidence
Learners compile real work products — documents, campaigns, research reports, worksheets — into an assessed portfolio built across all ten units.
Final Project + Viva
A workplace project planned, implemented and presented end-to-end, then defended in a final viva examination with assessors.
Living Course — 5 to 6 Month Tool Refresh Cycle
AI tools change fast — the qualification is built for that. The stable fundamentals (digital literacy, ethics, prompt thinking, workplace practice) stay fixed, while the tool-specific sections are reviewed and refreshed every 5 to 6 months. Learners always train on the tools employers are actually using, without the qualification itself ever going stale.
Apply — 2026 intake
Four steps to a national qualification.
Submit Your Application
Fill in the form — it takes about three minutes. No documents are needed at this stage.
Receive Confirmation
Our admissions team reviews your application and responds within 3 working days.
Enrol at Your Centre
Complete enrolment at your nearest participating training centre with your NIC and certificates.
Begin Your Studies
Classes begin October 2026. The full programme runs approximately 12 months.
Eligibility: open to school leavers, employees and business owners. Basic English literacy and interest in digital work are the only prerequisites — Unit 01 covers computing from first principles.