Welcome to the AI for Work: Foundations for Professional Productivity

This course provides a structured introduction to artificial intelligence within contemporary professional environments. It combines core design and problem solving principles with AI supported workflows, preparing learners for contexts where AI is part of daily tasks and decision making. As these systems become embedded in human performance, the focus is on practical use with clear intent and control.

How can artificial intelligence support thinking, productivity, and everyday work? This course approaches that question through a human centered lens. Students examine how AI systems operate at a conceptual level and develop the ability to work effectively with tools such as ChatGPT, emphasizing prompt design, evaluation of outputs, and responsible use.

Learning Outcomes

This course follows a structured progression that introduces artificial intelligence within contemporary professional contexts. It combines problem-solving and decision-making approaches with AI-supported workflows, preparing learners to use these systems effectively in everyday tasks. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain core concepts of contemporary artificial intelligence and describe the factors driving its rapid adoption.
• Analyze the capabilities and limitations of AI systems, including common risks such as bias, inaccuracy, and overreliance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools, including chat-based platforms, based on task requirements and constraints.
• Apply AI tools to practical tasks across personal, professional, and business contexts using effective prompting strategies.
• Design and refine prompts that translate general ideas into precise, goal-oriented instructions.
• Critically assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, relevance, bias, and reliability.
• Demonstrate ethical, responsible, and human-centered use of AI in diverse contexts.

AI for Work Program Overview

Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to support everyday work, improve productivity, and make better decisions. This beginner-friendly course introduces how AI works, what it can (and can’t) do, and how to interact with it effectively through hands-on practice.

Session 1 — Understanding AI: What It Is and Why It Matters Now
Session 2 — How AI Works: Capabilities, Limits, and Ethics
Session 3 — AI Tools and Platforms: Making Informed Choices
Session 4 — Prompting Fundamentals: From Ideas to Clear Instructions
Session 5 — Working with AI on Projects: Refinement and Evaluation
Session 6 — Responsible AI Use, Reflection, and Next Steps

Session 1 – Understanding AI: What It Is and Why It Matters Now

This session introduces students to artificial intelligence from a human-centered perspective. Students explore what AI is, what it is not, and why it has become such an important part of everyday life and work. The goal is to build shared language, reduce uncertainty, and establish a clear foundation for the rest of the course.

Core Topics:

• What artificial intelligence is and is not
• Why AI adoption has accelerated in recent years
• AI in everyday life, work, and organizations
• Human performance and AI as a supportive tool
• AI chats and how they work

Hands-On Activity

AI Awareness Mapping

Students identify and discuss AI systems they encounter in daily life or at work, and reflect on how these tools influence decision-making, productivity, or creativity.

Session 2 – How AI Works: Capabilities, Limits, and Ethics

This session provides a clear, non-technical explanation of how generative AI systems work, alongside an introduction to their strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations. Students begin working directly with a chat-based AI tool to connect theory with experience.

Core Topics:

• How generative AI works at a conceptual level
• What AI can do well and where it fails
• Hallucinations, accuracy, and reliability
• Ethics, bias, privacy, and environmental impact

Hands-On Activity

Guided ChatGPT Exploration

Students interact with a chat-based AI tool using instructor-guided prompts to ask questions, request explanations, and observe how the system responds. Students reflect on strengths, weaknesses, and ethical considerations.

Session 3 – AI Tools and Platforms: Making Informed Choices

This session introduces the broader AI ecosystem and helps students understand the differences between popular chat-based platforms. Students learn how to choose tools based on needs, context, cost, and use case.

Core Topics:

• Overview of chat-based AI tools
• Differences between ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini
• Free versus paid tools and cost considerations
• Using AI on desktop and mobile devices

Hands-On Activity

Tool Comparison Exercise

Students complete or observe the same task using two different AI tools and compare the outputs, usability, and limitations, focusing on informed and responsible tool selection.

Session 4 – Prompting Fundamentals: From Ideas to Clear Instructions

This session focuses on the core skill of human–AI interaction: prompt writing. Students learn how to move from vague ideas to clear, structured instructions and begin working on an applied project.

Core Topics:

• What a prompt is and why it matters

• Asking questions versus giving instructions
• Adding context, constraints, and goals
• Iterative prompting and refinement

Hands-On Activity

Prompt-Building Workshop

Students take a general idea and develop a clear, structured prompt through multiple iterations, receiving feedback from the instructor. Students also define the scope and goals of their applied project.

Session 5 – Working with AI on Projects: Refinement and Evaluation

This session is dedicated to applying AI tools within a project-based context. Students refine prompts, evaluate AI-generated outputs, and practice maintaining human judgment and authorship.

Core Topics:

• Using AI across project stages

• Refining prompts for quality and relevance
• Evaluating AI outputs for accuracy and bias
• Human oversight and decision-making

Hands-On Activity

Project Development Lab

Students work on their applied projects, refine prompts, document their process, and receive instructor feedback focused on improvement and critical thinking.

Session 6 – Responsible AI Use, Reflection, and Next Steps

The final session brings the course together through reflection, synthesis, and discussion of responsible AI use. Students consider how they will apply what they have learned beyond the classroom.

Core Topics:

• Responsible and ethical AI use in daily life and business

• AI and human performance in professional contexts
• Reflecting on learning and the process
• Pathways for continued AI learning

Hands-On Activity

Project Reflection and Sharing

Students share key insights from their project process and reflect on what worked, what challenges they encountered, and how they plan to use AI responsibly going forward.

This course will start on Saturday, June 13th, 2026
from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm ET

Information

Date:

This Certificate Program will start on June 13th, 2026

Jun 13th, 20th, and 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Duration:

3 weeks. Live online sessions are held every Saturday.

18 hours of hands-on, project-based work.

Instructor:

All instructors hold graduate degrees (Master’s or PhD) and professional certifications.

Tuition: $1,290 $990 (limited seats)

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