AI for Beginners @ Work - ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + Copilot

Name: AI for Beginners @ Work - ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + Copilot
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Learn AI for work tools: prompts, context, fact checking, productivity, and creativity using ChatGPT, Claude etc

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Created byMike Wheeler, Evan Wheeler, Aiden Wheeler

Last updated 7/2026

English

Czech [Auto],Greek [Auto],

What you'll learn

Distinguish between predictive AI and generative AI, and explain how large language models generate text one token at a time.
Set up and use free accounts with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini, and compare how each works.
Write effective prompts and apply context engineering techniques to guide AI behavior.
Use AI for real tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing articles, researching topics, brainstorming, and planning.
Evaluate AI output critically by spotting hallucinations, fact-checking answers, and applying ethical use.
Boost productivity, creativity, and learning with AI while developing durable skills such as communication and collaboration.

Course content

5 sections • 29 lectures • 3h 43m total length

Course Introduction2:52
Meet me and learn what this course covers. You will understand why the course matters to your daily life and work. You will see how AI is becoming essential in everyday tools. If you are not brand new to AI and already have some understanding of Generative and Predictive AI and already signed up for one or more AI accounts, you can safely skip this section and meet me in the next!
Why AI Skills Matter Now More than Ever4:07
In this lesson, I share the World Economic Forum's future of work outlook and net new gain of jobs in the next 5 years. I discuss the unprecedented churn that lies ahead for workers and their careers. I also share a real world case study of IgniteTech laying off 80% of their staff and replacing them with those willing and ready to embrace and learn AI.

Getting Started with ChatGPT8:27
What are Tokens and How do they Work with AI?9:03
Explore how generative AI uses tokens, tokenization, and next-token prediction, with context as king, plus how sampling, temperature, and end of sequence shape outputs and costs.
Signing Up for a Free ChatGPT Account4:01
Sign up for a free ChatGPT account to access chats, understand limits, and explore paid upgrades. Navigate features like ChatGPT models, Sora, and custom GPTs for tasks.
Signing Up for a Free Claude Account and Testing Web Search10:28
Claude Opus 4.8 Model Release Notes7:21
Google AI Mode and Gemini4:30
Google's ai mode, powered by Gemini, transforms search into an ai powered prompt experience with a prompt box, voice mode, and web references while a feedback system helps improve responses.
Signing Up for a Free Gemini Account and Generating Game Code9:14
Sign up for a free Gemini account via Google and explore models like 2.5 flash, math, or code 2.5 Pro while learning to code and preview a tetris meets jenga.
Signing Up for a Free Microsoft Copilot Account5:01
Signing Up for a Free Perplexity Account for AI Search11:07
Discover Perplexity, a real-time AI search engine, learn how to sign up for a free account, and explore its fact-checking, source visibility, and Pro Search features.
AI Tool Advisor: Recommending the Right AI for the Task

Copilot in Microsoft Word10:43
In this lesson we use Copilot inside of Microsoft Word.
Copilot in Microsoft Excel5:25
In this lesson, we use Copilot inside of Excel to create a formula column as well as to sort the data in a spreadsheet via prompting.
Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint5:53
In this lesson, we use Copilot inside of PowerPoint to generate a presentation which you can download the PDF of for reference.
Gemini in Google Docs6:24
Learn how Gemini, Google's AI, integrates with Google Docs to write, refine, summarize, and copy edit content; brainstorm ideas, create images, and reference Drive files using gems to save time.
Gemini in Google Sheets3:19
Agentforce in Salesforce8:38
Discover how to enable Agent Force in a free Salesforce developer account and turn on Data Cloud and Einstein. Generate AI-powered case summaries and sales emails.
Free AI Playgrounds in Salesforce4:35
In this lesson, we use the Einstein Studio inside of Salesforce to test out chat completion of different AI models, such as ChatGPT, Gemini and more and adjust temperature settings to experiment and gain access to latest AI models for free through Salesforce.
Pitching AI Productivity Tools to a Corporate Team

Custom GPTs9:11
Create a Custom GPT to Improve Your Soft Skills - AI-Powered Communication10:24
Make a Project to Improve Your Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering Skills6:42
Creating and Publishing AI Artifacts with Claude5:27
In this lesson we create a flash card app and publish it for others to be able to use and customize further. The link to the artifact is inside the lesson!
Using Study and Learn Mode to Understand RAG7:12
In this lesson we explore ChatGPT's Study & Learn mode. We use this mode to learn more about Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Generating Images with AI2:04
Demonstrates generating and editing images with ChatGPT and Gemini, using image prompts and uploads to turn ideas into posters and visuals, then converting to video with Sora.
Generating Videos with Sora5:08
Generate videos with Sora by uploading a source image, describing a video prompt, and using presets, while noting free versus paid limits on duration, resolution, and variations.
ChatGPT Agents12:39
Designing a Custom GPT Agent for a Marketing Team

Requirements

No programming experience needed - this course is designed for non-coders
A computer or device with internet access to sign up for free AI tools.
Curiosity and openness to experimenting with new technology.

Description

This beginner-friendly course will help you build real confidence with artificial intelligence by showing you how to use the most popular AI tools in practical, everyday ways at work and beyond.

You will start with the foundations of AI, learning the difference between predictive AI and generative AI, and seeing how large language models produce text one token at a time. You will also discover why context matters and how providing better context improves accuracy and usefulness.

From there you will go hands-on. You will set up free accounts for ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini with AI Mode. ChatGPT will be the main platform for practice, but you will also explore how other tools compare so you can decide which best fits your work.

You will learn the essentials of prompt engineering and context engineering. You will practice writing prompts for real tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing articles, planning projects, and brainstorming ideas. You will also learn how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) helps AI provide more reliable answers.

Throughout the course, you will see how AI is embedded in search engines, writing software, and productivity platforms. You will explore advanced features like custom GPTs, projects, operators, and agents at an introductory level so you know what is possible.

You will apply AI to real-world workflows, boosting productivity, doing deeper research, writing more efficiently, and generating creative output. You will also learn how to check AI responses for accuracy, how to fact-check answers with tools like Gemini or Perplexity, and how to use AI responsibly and ethically.

By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in AI literacy and the confidence to integrate AI tools into your daily life and work. You will also know the next steps you can take, including more advanced courses on prompt engineering, accuracy and hallucination mitigation, no-code agents, and AI-powered communication and collaboration.

Who this course is for:

Absolute beginners curious about how AI works and how it fits into everyday life.
Professionals who want to understand and use AI features already built into search, productivity, and cloud tools.
Students, creatives, entrepreneurs, and career changers seeking practical AI skills without coding.
Anyone who wants to use AI for tasks like writing, research, brainstorming, or planning, while understanding its limits and risks.
Lifelong learners who want a clear foundation before exploring advanced AI topics such as agents, automation, or hallucination mitigation.

AI for Beginners @ Work - ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + Copilot

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Introduction and Foundations of AI2 lectures • 7min

Hands On with AI Tools10 lectures • 1hr 9min

AI in Productivity Tools8 lectures • 45min

Using AI in Real Workflows - Creating with AI9 lectures • 59min

Advanced AI Use Cases and Updates3 lectures • 43min

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