AI for Everyday Life

AI for Everyday Life

Instructor: Jeanne Beatrix Law

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

202 reviews

Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

5 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

202 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

5 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Craft an input and output using the prompt engineering methods for generative AI
Apply your knowledge of one prompt engineering method to a real-world scenario
Articulate two methods of prompt engineering for everyday uses.

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course takes the mystery generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI) and explains its uses straightforward language for people who want to use it in their everyday lives.

Knowing how to describe and use generative AI effectively is an Important skillset to successfully engaging in all types of personal communication, from social media posts to emails and blogs. Learners will gain a clear understanding what generative AI is and learn the fundamental skills required to use gen-AI ethically and effectively. Participants will be provided tested methods for prompting an AI Assistant, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to yield useful results.

This module will give you an introduction and overview of this course. Learners will meet the instructor and receive instruction on course expectations.

What's included

2 videos5 readings1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 3 minutes

Course Intro Video2 minutes
Learning Outcomes1 minute

5 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Meet the Instructor10 minutes
Discussion Forum Guidelines10 minutes
Get help and meet other learners in this course. Join your discussion forums!5 minutes
About Peer Reviews10 minutes
About the Assignments10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

In this module, participants will learn various AI definitions and prompting methods that will assist them in dealing with artificial intelligence in many different aspects of their everyday lives.

What's included

8 videos3 readings2 peer reviews

8 videosTotal 46 minutes

AI Definitions7 minutes
C.A.T.S. Method Explained8 minutes
C.A.T.S. Method in Action8 minutes
D.O.G.S. Method Explained8 minutes
D.O.G.S. Method in Action9 minutes
C.A.T.S. and D.O.G.S. Conclusion3 minutes
Ethics of AI: A Brief Discussion4 minutes
Instructions for Receiving Digital Badge1 minute

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

AI Concepts and Examples10 minutes
CATS and DOGS Methods Tip Sheet10 minutes
Instructions for Receiving Digital Badge10 minutes

2 peer reviewsTotal 150 minutes

AI Practice Assignment60 minutes
Graded Assignment - Real World Experience90 minutes

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Jeanne Beatrix Law

Kennesaw State University

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Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Good Learning Experience with deep knowledge of AI

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Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

it is a very easy step by step course to follow, and helped me improved my skill.

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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

A Good Basic & Free, relatively Short Introduction to IA and Prompting .

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