A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI at Work

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

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.