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CAIL-SIS · 24 hrs · 12 modules
Certified AI Literacy & Scam Immunity Specialist (CAIL-SIS™)
Adult-friendly, world-class certification for the AI scam era.
A 12-module certification teaching AI literacy, deepfake detection, scam immunity, and digital safety. Plain language, no jargon, real-world examples. Pass all 12 module quizzes (≥80%), complete simulations, and the final exam to graduate.
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Meet your instructor · 2-min preview
From Module 1What you'll need (optional preview)▾
Beginner-friendly — everything is taught from scratch. This is just a heads-up on what helps.
Helpful to have
- Curiosity and an open mind. That's it — no technical background required.
- A phone or computer with internet to run the simulations.
Nice to have (not required)
- A friend or family member to share examples with — the lessons stick better when you discuss them.
Honest comparison
AI Literacy (CAIL-SIS) vs the market
Free AI literacy certificate compared to the leading paid intros.
| What you get | GACS Free | Google AI Essentials $49 · Coursera | Microsoft AI Skills $0–$99 · tiered | edX AI for Everyone $49–$199 · verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free study material | partial | |||
| Free certificate | partial | |||
| AI Teacher / 1:1 coach | ||||
| Module quizzes + final exam | ||||
| Public verifiable URL |
Bottom line: Equivalent literacy curriculum, with an AI coach, at zero cost. Donation-funded — no paywall, no upsell.
Competitor pricing and curriculum verified from public sources, June 2025. We update this table when the market moves.
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Quick-start reference
The 5 levers · The 3 moves
Every scam pulls one of these levers. The response is always the same.
Fear
Urgency
Authority
Sympathy
Scarcity
- 1. Slow down.
- 2. Verify on another channel.
- 3. Ask someone you trust.
Your progress
0 of 12 modules passed · 0%Nothing passed yet — start with Module 1 below.
- 1
AI Literacy for Normal Adults
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passWhat AI really is, what it can and cannot do, and how to stay safe — in plain language, no jargon.
- 2
How AI Creates Text, Voice, Images & Video
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passA non-technical look at how generative AI produces convincing content — and the tells it leaves behind.
Pass Module 1 to unlock - 3
AI-Generated Scam Identification
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passHow to spot AI-written scam messages — perfect grammar, real logos, and all — before they get you.
Pass Module 2 to unlock - 4
Deepfake Detection — Train Your Eyes and Ears
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passA practical, drill-based guide to spotting AI-generated faces, voices, and videos.
Pass Module 3 to unlock - 5
Fake Trading Platform Defense
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passHow to spot fake trading apps, fake 'AI bots,' and fake brokers before they steal your deposit.
Pass Module 4 to unlock - 6
Romance Scam Defense
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passHow to protect your heart and your wallet from AI-powered romance scammers.
Pass Module 5 to unlock - 7
Job & Employment Scam Defense
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passHow to spot fake job offers, fake recruiters, and fake remote jobs before they steal your money or identity.
Pass Module 6 to unlock - 8
Government & Bank Impersonation Scam Defense
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passHow to defend yourself from fake CRA/IRS calls, fake police, fake court notices, and fake bank fraud alerts.
Pass Module 7 to unlock - 9
Social Engineering Immunity
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passHow scammers hack your emotions — and how to become immune using the PAUSE SHIELD.
Pass Module 8 to unlock - 10
AI-Powered Personal Safety Tools
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passThe simple tools — most of them free — that protect adults from AI-era scams with just a few taps.
Pass Module 9 to unlock - 11
Digital Hygiene & Privacy
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passSmall daily habits — strong passwords, MFA, updates, locked phones, private profiles — that keep your digital life safe.
Pass Module 10 to unlock - 12
Real-World Scenario Simulations
Module quiz · 10 questions · 80% to passTurn everything you've learned into real-life decision-making with 20 hands-on scenarios.
Pass Module 11 to unlock
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Authoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)US national framework for cybersecurity work roles and competencies.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)Global AML/CFT standards referenced by financial-crime curricula.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center — Annual ReportsPrimary loss and typology data used in fraud-investigation training.
US Federal Trade Commission — Consumer Sentinel Data BookOfficial complaint statistics for teaching fraud trend analysis.