Artificial intelligence is reshaping how HR departments operate, and understanding these changes is essential for today's people professionals. This foundational course introduces HR practitioners to AI's core concepts, practical applications and ethical considerations in an accessible, non-technical format. Participants will explore how AI tools can streamline recruitment processes, enhance employee experiences and support data-driven decision-making while learning to navigate potential pitfalls like bias and privacy concerns. Through hands-on exercises with user-friendly AI platforms, attendees will gain confidence using tools like ChatGPT for HR tasks, basic automation workflows and simple analytics dashboards. The course emphasizes practical implementation strategies that can be applied immediately, helping HR professionals take their first steps toward AI integration while maintaining compliance and ethical standards. By completing this program, participants will have a solid foundation to evaluate AI solutions, communicate effectively about AI initiatives and begin incorporating intelligent tools into their daily work.