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Course Description

Enhance your productivity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and streamline your daily tasks in the workplace. This course introduces practical AI applications that simplify workflows, improve decision-making, and support creative problem-solving. Learn how to use AI responsibly, recognize its limitations, and seamlessly integrate it into your daily routine. Whether managing projects, organizing data, or crafting communications, you will gain the skills to make AI a valuable asset in your workplace.

Course Outline

  1. What is AI and Why Does It Matter?
    • Overview of AI and its relevance to modern professionals
    • Examples of AI tools in everyday tasks
  2. Practical AI Tools for Professionals
    • Introduction to AI-powered applications such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Trello
    • How to use AI for scheduling, writing, and data organization
  3. How to Use AI Responsibly and Effectively
    • Best practices for ethical and responsible AI uses
    • Understanding AI’s limitations and avoiding over-reliance
  4. Integrating AI into Your Workflow
    • Tips for identifying tasks that AI can optimize
    • Creating a balanced workflow with human input and AI assistance.
  5. AI Exploration: A Class Exercise
    • Explore ideas to use AI in everyday scenarios
    • How to Access and use free AI tools such as CoPilot, Gemini and ChatGPT.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand the basics of AI and its practical applications for professionals.
  • Identify and use AI tools to optimize daily tasks such as scheduling, writing, and data management.
  • Recognize the ethical considerations and limitations of AI in the workplace.
  • Develop strategies for integrating AI into workflows while maintaining a human-centered approach.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI trends and adapt to evolving workplace technologies.
Scholarship Opportunity 

This workshop is part of a scholarship program through the Strengthening Workforce Skills program, funded by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)'s Noncredit Strategies at Work grant.

Apply here to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship. Funding is limited.

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Section Title
AI for the Everyday Professional
Type
Online: Self Paced
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to May 08, 2026
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $199.00
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Instructors

Section Notes

This section is online, self-paced. You will receive an email from your instructor with information on how to access the class materials by noon on the Monday following the day you enroll. 

You must enroll by 11:59 pm on May 1st in order to allow sufficient time for completion and grading before the course ends on May 8th. For more information on this course please contact your instructor Angela Valentine.

Section Title
AI for the Everyday Professional (Online Self-Paced)
Type
Online: Self Paced
Dates
May 18, 2026 to Aug 07, 2026
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $199.00
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Instructors

Section Notes

This section is online, self-paced. You will receive an email from your instructor with information on how to access the class materials by noon on the Monday following the day you enroll. 

You must enroll by 11:59 pm on July 31st in order to allow sufficient time for completion and grading before the course ends on August 7th. For more information on this course please contact your instructor Angela Valentine.

Thank you for your interest.