AI Fundamentals for Everyone
Course by Dorota Mleczko and Paloma
Week 1: Your AI Foundation
What you'll learn:
Get comfortable with AI basics and discover your learning roadmap.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Understand what generative AI actually is (without the tech jargon!)
- Feel confident about your AI learning journey ahead
- Know exactly why AI matters for YOUR specific role
You'll go from feeling overwhelmed by AI to feeling excited about the possibilities.
Week 2: Understanding How AI "Thinks"
What you'll learn:
Discover the magic behind AI and how to work with it effectively.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Explain how AI actually works (in simple terms your colleagues will understand)
- Recognize when AI is being helpful vs. when it might be making things up
- Avoid the most common beginner mistakes
You'll go from feeling overwhelmed by AI to feeling excited about the possibilities.
Week 3: Meet Your New AI Assistants
What you'll learn:
Get hands-on with the four major AI tools that are changing how we work.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Choose the right AI tool for any task (no more guessing!)
- Use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot like a pro
- Save money by knowing which tools to invest in
You'll discover your favorite AI companion and never waste time with the wrong tool again.
Week 4: Master the Art of AI Conversations
What you'll learn:
Transform from getting generic AI responses to getting exactly what you need.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Write prompts that get you amazing results every time
- Use our proven "Who? What? Why?" framework
- Get AI to match your tone and style perfectly
This is the difference between AI being "kind of helpful" and AI being your secret weapon.
Week 5: Unlock AI's Superpowers (Part 1)
What you'll learn:
Discover the first half of AI's most valuable capabilities for everyday work.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Create professional content in minutes instead of hours
- Never have writer's block again with AI brainstorming
- Turn long documents into clear, actionable summaries
You'll cut your content creation time in half and produce better results than ever before.
Week 6: Unlock AI's Superpowers (Part 2)
What you'll learn:
Master the remaining capabilities that will transform how you work.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Get objective feedback on your work before sharing it
- Research any topic thoroughly in minutes
- Create strategic plans with AI as your thinking partner
You'll become the go-to person for quick insights and strategic thinking in your organization.
Week 7: Discover Your Perfect AI Toolkit
What you'll learn:
Find specialized AI tools that solve your specific workplace challenges.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Choose the right specialized AI tool for any task
- Turn meetings into perfect notes automatically
- Create professional presentations in record time
You'll build your personalized AI toolkit that saves you hours every week.
Week 8: Build Your Personal AI Team
What you'll learn:
Create custom AI assistants that know your style and needs.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Build custom AI assistants for your most common tasks
- Train AI to write in your voice and style
- Have your own "dream team" of specialized AI helpers
You'll have AI assistants handling routine tasks for you, saving up to 15 hours weekly on repetitive work.
Week 9: Think Like a Strategist
What you'll learn:
Harness the power of reasoning models for complex decisions.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Use AI's advanced reasoning for complex business decisions
- Get step-by-step analysis for strategic challenges
- Create decision frameworks for any complex situation
You'll elevate AI from handling routine tasks to becoming your strategic thinking partner for complex decisions.
Week 10: Build Powerful AI Workflows
What you'll learn:
Connect multiple AI tools to handle complex tasks automatically.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Design AI workflows that save hours of work
- Combine different AI tools for maximum impact
- Create presentations from research to final slides automatically
This is where everything comes together. You'll create systems that work for you around the clock.
Week 11: Use AI Responsibly and Ethically
What you'll learn:
Navigate AI's limitations and use it responsibly in your work.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Spot and avoid AI bias in your outputs
- Fact-check AI responses effectively
- Protect sensitive information when using AI
You'll use AI confidently and responsibly, building trust with colleagues and clients.
Week 12: Your AI-Powered Future
What you'll learn:
Bring everything together and plan your ongoing AI journey.
By the end of this week, you'll be able to:
- Combine all your AI skills into a comprehensive toolkit
- Become an AI mentor to others in your organization
- Transform your role and potentially your entire industry
You'll graduate as an AI expert ready to lead the transformation in your workplace.
