Tool or Technology
TT0026

DeepSeek Foundations

Think, Research & Work Smarter with AI

DeepSeek
Duration
8 Hours
Level
Basic
Delivery
Instructor-Led
Format
Workshop

Programme Objectives

  • Build foundational proficiency in using DeepSeek for everyday research, reasoning, analysis, documentation, and knowledge-work activities.
  • Apply structured prompting techniques to generate clearer, more relevant, and professionally usable responses.
  • Use DeepThink / Thinking Mode to approach comparison, problem-solving, evaluation, and decision-support tasks systematically.
  • Apply web search and file analysis to research, extract, compare, and synthesise business information.
  • Build reusable DeepSeek workflows while applying source verification, confidentiality, accuracy, and human-review practices.

Technology covered

DeepSeekGenerative AIPrompt EngineeringDeepThink / Thinking ModeWeb SearchFile AnalysisStructured Reasoning

Who should attend

  • Business Professionals & Knowledge Workers
  • Business Analysts & Functional Consultants
  • Research & Strategy Professionals
  • People Managers & Team Leaders
  • Human Resources & Learning Professionals
  • Sales & Business Development Professionals
  • Marketing & Communications Professionals
  • Operations Professionals
  • Finance & Accounting Professionals
  • Project & Program Management Professionals

Prerequisites & Participant Readiness

  • Basic computer and internet proficiency
  • Familiarity with workplace activities such as research, documents, communication, analysis, reporting, and planning
  • No programming knowledge required
  • No prior DeepSeek or Generative AI experience required

TOC Modules

Concepts
  • Understanding Generative AI and Large Language Models at a business-user level
  • Understanding DeepSeek and its role in reasoning, research, analysis, and knowledge work
  • Exploring appropriate workplace applications of DeepSeek
  • Understanding strengths, limitations, hallucinations, and the importance of human judgement
Practical activities
  • Exploring DeepSeek through guided workplace questions and tasks
  • Comparing manual and AI-assisted approaches to common business activities

Scenarios

Complex Business Problem to Recommendation

Business Problem → DeepThink → Criteria Definition → Research → Option Comparison → Recommendation → Action Plan

Participants use DeepSeek to structure a complex workplace problem, research relevant information, compare alternatives, and develop a practical recommendation supported by clear reasoning.

Research to Decision-Ready Brief

Business Question → Web Search → Source Review → File Analysis → Information Synthesis → Management Brief

Participants combine current research with provided business information to create a concise, evidence-based brief that improves research productivity and decision support.

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