What Is AI? A Beginner’s Guide
Learn the basics of AI and how to use tools like ChatGPT and Claude to handle everyday work tasks — from drafting emails to summarizing documents.
Curriculum
What the course covers
Chapter I
Foundations
Claude vs. ChatGPT: choosing the right AI tool
In this lesson, you will learn why it's important to understand the capabilities of different AI tools (such as Claude and ChatGPT) and how to choose the best tool for a specific task. You'll get familiar with practical comparison methods and learn how to effectively evaluate AI responses.
6 minFour-part prompt template for consistent AI output
This lesson will teach you the most effective method for communicating with AI — the four-part prompt template. You will learn how to assign AI a role, specify the task, provide context, and define the desired format in order to get stable and accurate results.
3 minDrafting emails with AI assistance
This lesson will teach you how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly and effectively create email drafts. You will learn how to give AI precise instructions, refine the generated text, and turn it into a personalized, professional email that improves your communication.
6 min
Chapter II
Hands-on practice
Summarizing meeting notes with AI
In this lesson, you will learn how to use artificial intelligence to turn raw meeting notes, scattered points, or text extracted from audio into a structured, actionable summary. You'll understand why this process is valuable in a team environment and how it improves the quality of communication.
9 minBuilding a document structure with AI
This lesson shows you how to use artificial intelligence to create document outlines in Google Docs. You will learn how to overcome the "fear of the blank page" and quickly get a working framework that you can fill in with your actual content.
3 minAdapting text tone for different audiences
In this lesson, you will learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to change the tone, length, or complexity of already-written text without losing its meaning. You'll understand why this skill is crucial for professional communication and how to tailor your message to different audiences using effective prompts.
3 min
Chapter III
Your project
Extracting key information from long documents with Claude
In this lesson, you will learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI), specifically Claude, to effectively extract the most important information from long documents. You'll understand why asking specific questions is crucial instead of requesting a general summary, and how to ensure the accuracy of the information you receive.
3 minCreating checklists and action lists with AI
This lesson will teach you how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to turn vague tasks into concrete, actionable steps in the form of lists and checklists. Discover how this approach simplifies workflows, reduces forgetfulness, and improves team coordination.
3 minIntegrating AI safely into your daily workflow
This lesson will teach you how to create your own personal AI working rules so that artificial intelligence becomes an integral, safe, and effective part of your daily activities. We will discuss how to avoid common mistakes and how to integrate AI tools into your workflows.
3 min
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