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Getting It Done with AI: AI Essentials

Instructor: Sadie Stock

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Craft effective prompts using iterative, role-based, hybrid, and few-shot techniques to get better results from AI tools
Work productively with AI tools, including managing context and memory, building custom GPTs, and using AI for research and writing
Identify AI limitations such as hallucinations, evaluate AI-generated content critically, and apply AI responsibly at work

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There are 6 modules in this course

Learn to work smarter with AI, no technical background required. This beginner-friendly course is designed for business professionals, knowledge workers, and anyone who wants to put AI to practical use at work. Across five modules, you'll move from understanding how AI works to applying it confidently in everyday tasks. Unlike technical AI courses, there is no programming required, just curiosity and a willingness to practice.

You'll practice crafting effective prompts, working with tools like ChatGPT and custom GPTs, using AI for research and writing, and spotting AI hallucinations before they cause problems. By the end, you'll be ready to boost your productivity, improve your communication, and make informed decisions about bringing AI into your professional workflow, with the skills to use AI responsibly and critically evaluate what it produces. Whether you're drafting emails, summarizing research, or planning projects, you'll learn techniques you can apply right away. The course takes about 2.5 hours to complete.

In this chapter, you explore how AI is rapidly reshaping work and creativity, why understanding its mechanics matters, and how skills like clear prompting, curiosity, and smart tool‑selection help you navigate an overwhelming AI landscape with confidence.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this chapter, you learn how to craft clearer prompts, break big tasks into steps, assign AI useful roles, stress‑test your ideas, spark creativity, model great examples, and even use AI itself to help you write better prompts.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this chapter, you discover how to use voice, manage AI’s memory, organize projects, build custom assistants, prevent misinformation, verify research, match your writing style, edit with control, and turn AI into a versatile learning partner.

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9 videos1 assignment

In this chapter, you learn how to use AI to plan your future, make smarter decisions, and stay adaptable as the technology continues to evolve.

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2 videos1 assignment

Final graded assessment

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1 assignment

Instructor

Sadie Stock

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Frequently asked questions

A: No. This course is built for business professionals and knowledge workers; no technical background is required, just basic computer and Internet literacy.

A: The course covers general-purpose AI tools such as ChatGPT and custom GPTs, along with prompting techniques that apply across most AI chat tools.

A: The course includes about 2.5 hours of material: videos, quizzes, and optional assignments. How long it takes you depends on your starting knowledge and how you like to study, so here are some typical ranges. If you already have experience with these topics, you may finish in about 2 to 2.5 hours by skimming familiar lessons. If you have some background, plan on about 3 to 4 hours. If you are new to the topic, plan on about 4 to 5 hours, because you may want to rewatch lessons and review quizzes. At the recommended 2 to 3 hours per week, this works out to about 1 to 3 weeks. The course is self-paced, so you can rewatch any lesson as often as you need.

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