Datacom Partnering with AI in the workplace

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Datacom. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to the Partnering with AI in the Workplace program! We are thrilled to have you here.

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Graduate Learning how to partner with AI during everyday tasks helping you drive innovation, improve outcomes, and future-proof your career.
AI collaboration, prompt writing, visual communication, and problem-solving with real code.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Datacom.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Datacom. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

AI Collaboration

AI-Assisted Research

AI-Guided Problem Solving

Basic HTML Troubleshooting

Business Communication

Critical Thinking

Information Synthesis

Initiative and Self-Led Learning

Presentation Design

Prompt Engineering

Report Writing

Requirements Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Technical Communication

Visual Storytelling

Introduction from Datacom

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Partner with AI tools to enhance productivity, improve outcomes, and support your team in practical ways.

Your goal

Complete a series of tasks that demonstrate how AI can support workplace problem-solving — including writing prompts, designing presentations, and debugging code — all without needing a tech background.

Reviews

4.6

I liked that the simulation used realistic workplace scenarios and showed how AI can support everyday tasks such as research, troubleshooting, communication, and presentation preparation. It was practical, easy to follow, and helped me understand how to use AI effectively while applying my own judgement.

Student, University of Canterbury

I appreciated how the simulation gave me a realistic view of Datacom’s work environment and the type of projects I would be involved in. It helped me connect theory with practice and understand how my skills could be applied in a professional setting. The tasks were structured in a way that felt close to real client scenarios, which made the experience engaging and valuable.

Student

I liked that the simulation was based on a realistic client scenario. It helped me practice reviewing code, identifying errors, using AI to improve the solution, and communicating the results professionally. The step-by-step tasks made the activity easy to follow, and I gained a better understanding of how AI can support web development and client communication.

Student