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Master Conversational AI with our comprehensive training, certifications, and expert support. Explore courses on Prompt Design, Conversation Design, LLMs, and more.

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Our courses and course modules

Agentic Experience Designer
Agentic Experience Designer

Learn Agentic Experience Design (AXD), the systematic methodology for designing autonomous AI agents that build Conversational Capital, the trust your organizat…

4 hours
8 modules
Conversation Designer
Conversation Designer

This technology-agnostic course teaches you to design human-centric, inclusive, and goal-oriented AI Assistants. Learn strategies, methods, and design patterns for creating great conversational experiences—applicable to all Conversational AI use case…

10 hours
4 modules
CDI Method Foundation
CDI Method Foundation

Learn CDI’s CAI Method—the test-and-tried Conversational AI workflow helping teams worldwide build human-centric, inclusive AI Assistants. This course is the starting point for managers and functional teams wanting to learn about creating great Conve…

9 hours
1 modules
AI Trainer
AI Trainer

In this AI Trainer Course, learn to train AI Assistants to understand human language. Designed for those building human-centric, goal-oriented assistants, it covers conversational AI training, language model nuances, and dialogue implementation. Whet…

8 hours
3 modules
AI Ethics
AI Ethics

Learn to integrate ethical principles and compliance into AI Assistants with our AI Ethics Course Online. Designed for conversation designers, AI trainers, and business stakeholders, it covers conversational AI social and ethical considerations, risk…

5 hours
1 modules
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Our certificates

AIT1 Certificate
AIT1 Certificate

The AIT1 Certification focuses on the fundamentals of AI training, teaching you to train AI Assistants to process human language. Learn the mindset and skills to build human-centered, inclusive chatbo…

75 minutes
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CDI Method Foundation
CDI Method Foundation

This industry-recognized credential validates your ability to design effective AI assistants using a structured workflow. Demonstrate expertise in selecting use cases, designing intuitive interactions…

30 minutes
Online
CXD1 Certificate
CXD1 Certificate

The CxD 1 Certificate validates your expertise in CDI’s human-centered approach. Demonstrate skills in sample dialogues, flowcharting, user testing, and handover design. This industry-recognized crede…

50 minutes
Online
CXD2 Certificate
CXD2 Certificate

The CxD 2 Certificate validates your expertise in crafting compelling conversational experiences. Demonstrate skills in writing captivating dialogue, defining brand voice, and optimizing conversation…

50 minutes
Online

Getting certified

To get certified, you will need to complete the exam for the selected certificate, which includes one free resit.

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CAIC - CAI Consultant

CAIC - CAI Consultant

What do our students say

Hear from our students about their experiences and the impact of our programs.

“This journey has been incredibly enriching, providing me with deep insights into designing effective bot-human conversations, workflows, and use cases. I’m excited about the potential to revolutionize IVR systems, transforming them into truly human-like conversational experiences. This certification is a significant step towards making that vision a reality. ”

Anuj Dutta

“Thrilled to be a certified conversational copywriter as of today. I thorougly enjoyed learning where I can improve the writing for our internal chatbot, especially in regards to the psychological aspects. I would absolutely recommend Conversation Design Institute’s courses. Now to write better copies for Swisscom‘s digital helper, Blu. ”

Tanja Veil

“I recommend the conversation design course to anyone interested in content writing at the micro level or content production at scale as there are many great nuggets of wisdom that help you understand what makes conversations valuable between humans and machines. ”

Dr. Angela Carlton-Devitt

“It was a pleasure working with the CDI team. Each team member was extremely professional and brought deep expertise in their area of focus – AI training, copywriting, and conversation design.”

Rick Witjes

“I have been through my share of corporate educations, but this hands down one of the best. Conversation Design Institute Conversation Design is masterfully presented by Hans van Dam and provides great hands on advice on ways how to make bots speak human! ”

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“I think the content is absolutely spot on, and it's difficult to find the same content from other courses or from the internet. I also really like the examples that are provided throughout the course. I also like the career opportunities behind the certificate, because this institution worked their way to let many tech companies recognize them, so many companies actually recognize this certificate.”

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News, Trends & Updates

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Hybrid systems over hype

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The Hidden Sound of Trust

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The invisible rules of agentic AI

Discover why trust, context, and conversational design are becoming the defining factors of successf…

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How to Design Autonomous AI Agents That Build Trust at Scale
How to Design Autonomous AI Agents That Build Trust at Scale

Learn why autonomous AI agents require fundamentally different design methodology than chatbots, and…

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Resources

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