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AI 101: Practical Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Life
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AI 101: Practical Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Life

Master AI fundamentals, LLMs, and hands-on tools to boost productivity at work, business, and daily life
Created byToby Usnik
Last updated 8/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the evolution and fundamentals of artificial intelligence, contextualized for your industry or role
  • Discover how Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming everyday work and life, through real, tangible examples
  • Explore the benefits, risks, and legal/security considerations of using AI, based on real participant experiences
  • Apply practical, real-world AI solutions to solve your most pressing questions and priorities
  • Practice with hands-on laptop exercises and interactive activities to immediately apply AI tools to your own tasks
  • Example: Estimate project timelines and budgets more accurately using AI-powered tools

Course content

13 sections • 16 lectures • 2h 21m total length

  • Lecture 1 – AI 101: AI for Everyday Life4:54

    By the end of this lecture, students will:

    • Know the course structure and instructor

  • Safety, Defining AI, and the History of AI1:29

    Students will address safety concerns such as bias, intellectual property, privacy and sustainability.

    They will review a brief history of the evolution of AI.

    They will also learn the common definition of AI for the purposes of the course and their use of AI, and

    They will understand all the more why this technology is so significant.

  • Introduction to the Main Large Language Models (LLMS)2:27

    Students will gain a high level overview of the major Large Language Models (LLMs) currently on the market.


    They will get an understanding of the great competition that is underway to capture their attention and data, thereby discovering how important they are in the evolution of this technoloyg.

Requirements

  • This beginner-friendly course is designed to demystify artificial intelligence and empower you to use AI tools confidently — no prior programming experience or technical background required

Description

AI 101: Practical Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Life

This beginner-friendly course is designed to demystify artificial intelligence and empower you to use AI tools for real impact — in both your personal and professional life. Using a "laptop-open," hands-on approach, every session is interactive and customized by instructor Toby Usnik to address your unique needs, challenges, and goals. You'll learn through guided exercises and real-world scenarios relevant to your context, quickly building the confidence and fluency needed to integrate AI into your daily workflow.

What You'll Learn:

  • The evolution and fundamentals of artificial intelligence, contextualized for your industry or situation

  • How Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming work and daily life, with tangible, real-world examples

  • The benefits and challenges of using AI, including legal and security considerations drawn from real participant concerns

  • Practical, real-world solutions that address your most pressing questions and priorities

Hands-On Practice: Interactive laptop exercises let you immediately apply AI tools to your own tasks and challenges, accelerating your skills through direct, guided practice — not just theory.

Who Should Take This Course: Anyone curious about AI — no technical background required. This course is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, teams, and organizations seeking practical, hands-on experience to confidently master AI and drive real growth in their work and life.

By the end, you won't just understand what AI is — you'll know exactly how to use it, every day.

Who this course is for:

  • Professionals planning a career transition — from exploring new career paths to crafting a standout resume, cover letter, and target company list using AI
  • Aspiring authors who want to finally write and publish the book they've always dreamed of, with AI as their creative writing partner
  • Entrepreneurs at heart ready to launch the business they've always envisioned, using AI to research, plan, and execute faster
  • Beginner Python developers curious about data science, looking to bridge the gap between coding basics and real-world AI applications

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