A Beginner’S Guide To Using Ai At Work

Practical Skills to Save Time, Boost Productivity, and Use AI Safely

What you'll learn

Explain in plain language what AI is and why it matters in the workplace

Identify practical, everyday ways AI can boost productivity

Use popular AI tools to summarize, draft, brainstorm, and organize work

Apply effective prompting techniques to get clear, accurate, and useful results

Recognize the limits and risks of AI, and use it responsibly and ethically

Reframe AI as a partner that frees you up for higher-value, human work

Requirements

No prior knowledge of Artificial Intelligence is required

Access to the internet and a computer or mobile device to try out examples

Curiosity and a willingness to experiment with new tools

Description

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just for tech experts—AI is part of the everyday workplace. From emails and reports to customer support and project planning, AI tools are reshaping how we work, communicate, and create. The question isn’t if AI will affect your job, but how ready you are to use it well.AI Primer for the Workplace is a short, hands-on course designed to give you confidence with AI in just 30 minutes. You’ll learn what AI is (without the jargon), see practical examples of how it’s already being used across roles and industries, and get step-by-step guidance for using popular tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Workspace AI.You’ll also practice one of the most important new skills at work: prompting—the art of asking AI the right way to get better, faster, and more useful results. Along the way, you’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls, use AI responsibly, and reframe it as a partner that frees you up for the work only humans can do—judgment, creativity, and relationships.By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the basics of AI—you’ll have tried it for yourself on real tasks, giving you a foundation you can build on as AI tools continue to evolve.

Overview

Section 1: Understanding AI

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What Is AI & Why It Matters

Lecture 3 Everyday AI Uses

Lecture 4 How AI Works (Without the Jargon)

Section 2: Getting Started with AI Tools

Lecture 5 Getting Hands-On with AI Tools

Lecture 6 Prompting Basics

Section 3: Using AI Responsibly

Lecture 7 What AI Can’t Do (Yet)

Lecture 8 Responsible and Ethical AI Use

Lecture 9 AI as your Partner

Section 4: Staying Current & Wrap-Up

Lecture 10 Staying Current and Wrap-Up

Professionals who want to understand how AI can make their work faster, easier, and more effective,Beginners who are curious about AI but don’t have a technical background,Lifelong learners who want to stay current with workplace technology and build confidence using AI