Move beyond experimenting with AI and start using it with confidence. Learn how today’s most popular AI tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini—work and how to choose the right one for different tasks. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, discover how to write effective prompts, use AI for everyday research and communication, and incorporate these tools into your personal and professional life. Explore important considerations around privacy, accuracy, and responsible use while building a strong foundation for continued learning. You’ll leave with practical skills, a better understanding of what AI can do, and the confidence to keep exploring new possibilities. Please note: This class is hands-on; bring your laptop or tablet to class. NO SMARTPHONES! You must install ChatGPT on your device before coming to class. Instructions can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5od2FiGdVNnZnRUTNxDgTuKGnZt5rtKQa0A8hr_4GI/edit?usp=sharing

If you’ve used ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for emails or brainstorming, there’s a lot more these tools can do. This small-group, hands-on workshop is for those ready to go beyond the basics and make GenAI a true partner in their work. Practice techniques that separate casual users from confident, capable ones: build multi-step prompts that solve problems; create custom GPTs, Gemini Gems, or Claude Projects tailored to your goals; and use GenAI to test ideas, analyze options, and tackle complex challenges. You’ll leave with a personalized GenAI workflow to use immediately, saving time, sharpening decisions, and boosting creativity. Please note: This class is hands-on; bring your laptop or tablet to class. NO SMARTPHONES! You must install ChatGPT on your device before coming to class. Instructions can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5od2FiGdVNnZnRUTNxDgTuKGnZt5rtKQa0A8hr_4GI/edit?usp=sharing