Turn AI into a daily advantage with practical skills you can use immediately.
AI Essentials is a practical, hands-on course designed to help you confidently use ChatGPT and other AI tools to save time, improve the quality of your work, and spark new ideas. You’ll learn how to write prompts that consistently produce accurate, useful results—using role-setting, structured templates, and simple refinement techniques—while also building good habits around privacy, security, and responsible AI use.
As you progress, you’ll move beyond basic prompting to create shareable AI assistants for yourself, your team, or even customers—using tools like the GPT Builder and connecting knowledge sources such as PDFs and spreadsheets. You’ll also explore advanced strategies for minimizing hallucinations and bias, generating AI images, and choosing the right tools outside of ChatGPT to solve specific business problems without getting overwhelmed by “AI tool overload.”
Tuition:
$570
Format:
Online
Duration:
4 weeks
Prerequisites:
None, no prior AI experience required.
Software Required:
Paid OpenAI/Chat GPT subscription
Director of Academic Analytics and Assessment | Utah Valley University
Dr. Alsarhan has a background in quantitative and qualitative analysis, advanced statistical, learning analytics and Large Language Models (LLMs), and he has made significant contributions to the assessment field through his research. His groundbreaking research focuses on the impact of high-impact practices on students' outcomes, exploring how experiential learning shapes educational journeys. He has a patent for developing a cutting-edge tool to assess course engagement activities. Dr. Alsarhan frequently presents his findings at national and international conferences, contributing significantly to educational theory and practice.
This course is designed for anyone who’s curious about AI and wants an easy, beginner-friendly place to start. If you’ve experimented with tools like ChatGPT and weren’t sure what to ask—or you’re interested in how AI can help with everyday tasks like writing, planning, studying, or brainstorming—this course is a great fit. You’ll leave feeling confident using AI to explore ideas, solve simple problems, and get better results with clear prompts, even if you’re brand new to it.
Do I need a technical background?
Not at all. This course was designed specifically for professionals without a tech background. If you can use email and a browser, you're ready.
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