Tool or Technology
TT0027

DeepSeek in Action

Advanced Reasoning, Research & Intelligent Workflows

DeepSeek
Duration
16 Hours
Level
Intermediate
Delivery
Instructor-Led
Format
Capability Training

Programme Objectives

  • Develop functional proficiency in using DeepSeek for advanced reasoning, research, analysis, professional content, and complex workplace problem solving.
  • Apply advanced prompting and context-engineering techniques to structure complex requirements and improve response quality and consistency.
  • Use Thinking Mode, web-supported research, and long-context capabilities to analyse complex information and develop evidence-based insights.
  • Build reusable multi-step DeepSeek workflows for research, comparison, planning, documentation, and decision support.
  • Apply source validation, output evaluation, privacy awareness, and human review when using AI-generated analysis in corporate environments.

Technology covered

DeepSeekGenerative AIAdvanced PromptingThinking ModeWeb SearchLong-Context IntelligenceResearch & Knowledge Synthesis

Who should attend

  • Business Analysts & Functional Consultants
  • Strategy & Corporate Planning Professionals
  • Research & Knowledge Management Professionals
  • Project & Program Managers
  • Human Resources & Learning Professionals
  • Sales & Business Development Professionals
  • Marketing & Communications Professionals
  • Operations & Process Professionals
  • Finance & Business Planning Professionals
  • Product Managers & Product Owners
  • Digital Transformation & Innovation Teams
  • People Managers & Team Leaders

Prerequisites & Participant Readiness

  • Basic computer and internet proficiency
  • Familiarity with common workplace research, documentation, reporting, analysis, and planning activities
  • Basic understanding of Generative AI is helpful but not mandatory
  • Familiarity with everyday AI-assistant usage is beneficial
  • No programming knowledge required for the core programme
  • Certain capabilities may depend on the DeepSeek service, model, or organisational configuration being used
  • Completion of shorter DeepSeek programmes is not required

TOC Modules

Concepts
  • Understanding Generative AI, Large Language Models, and DeepSeek
  • Understanding how DeepSeek processes instructions, context, and information
  • Exploring Thinking and Non-Thinking approaches for different task types
  • Understanding strengths, limitations, uncertainty, and appropriate business usage
Practical activities
  • Exploring DeepSeek through realistic corporate tasks
  • Comparing simple generation with reasoning-intensive tasks
  • Identifying suitable DeepSeek applications across corporate functions

Scenarios

Complex Business Problem to Decision Recommendation

Business Problem → Structured Context → Thinking Mode → Alternative Analysis → Evaluation Criteria → Risks & Trade-Offs → Recommendation → Action Plan

Participants use DeepSeek's reasoning capabilities to analyse a complex workplace challenge, compare alternative approaches, evaluate trade-offs, and create a structured recommendation for decision-makers.

Research to Executive Intelligence Brief

Research Question → Web Research → Multiple Sources → Evidence Validation → Knowledge Synthesis → Key Insights → Executive Brief

Participants use DeepSeek to investigate a current business topic, evaluate supporting evidence, synthesise large amounts of information, and produce a concise decision-ready research brief.

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