About Erik Conn
Name: Erik Conn
Designation: Researcher/Consultant in Artificial Intelligence
Country: New York, United States
Erik’s inspiring learning journey
What 101 Blockchains course/certification(s) have you taken?
I have obtained 101 Blockchains Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)™ and Certified Prompt Engineering Expert (CPEE)™ certifications.
Why did you choose this program and how was your overall learning experience with 101 Blockchains?
I chose this program because my goal is to help people understand how AI is reshaping work, business, and opportunity. I wanted a structured, professional foundation that connects AI to real-world use cases, and 101 Blockchains provided that. The learning experience was clear, practical, and aligned with where the industry is going. This has strengthened how I teach AI and rapid engineering to organizations and communities.
At 101 Blockchains, you don’t just get certifications, you learn real-world skills that make you a confident AI professional.
What skills or knowledge did you learn that helped you the most?
I gained a better understanding of how to connect AI systems to real-world business problems – not just the theory, but also how AI, data, and workflows actually fit together in practice. The certifications refined my rapid engineering framework, my ability to clearly explain AI to a non-technical audience, and my approach to helping organizations adopt AI responsibly and strategically.
How has this program contributed to your professional development?
The program has increased my credibility when working with organizations, schools and community programs. This showed that my approach to teaching AI is based on industry standards, not just experience. It’s also helped me expand my services, especially now that I’m an Authorized Reseller and Training Partner for AI Certs, offering certification pathways to individuals and teams looking to upskill in AI and emerging technologies.
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What advice would you give to someone considering a career in AI?
Focus on learning AI first, because AI is becoming the main driver of the next wave of technology. Once you understand how AI works – how it processes data, makes predictions and automates decisions – then blockchain starts to make more sense. 101Blockchain provides trust, verification and transparency for data used by AI.
So start with mastering AI and rapid engineering, then expand into blockchain as the layer that protects and validates information. The future isn’t just AI or blockchain, it’s AI and blockchain working together. Learning now gives you a head start on where the world is going.
