Introduction to ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Absolute Beginners Half-Day Course

Course Overview

Who should attend

This half-day course is designed individuals interested in understanding and using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot Image Creator, but haven’t yet spent much time exploring them. It also would be suitable for those keen to ensure they’re not left behind as current AI technologies emerge and want to understand their future implications.

What you will learn

On this half-day introductory course, you will:

• Be introduced to practical AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft's Image Creator
• Explore the broader landscape of Large Language Models and other AI tools
• Discuss the limitations, ethical considerations, and responsible use of AI

Course timetable

1. Using ChatGPT 

• Direct, hands-on activity engaging with ChatGPT.
• Discussion of ChatGPT’s capabilities and real-world applications.

2. Understanding what "AI" is and how it works

• Learning lingo (like what a "Large Language Model" is) so that you can understand more of what is being talked about out there.
• Understanding the basic mechanics of how the Large Language Models process information to generate content.
• Overview and experimentation of various models: Google's Gemini (Bard), Microsoft's Copilot, Claude etc.

3. Using Microsoft's Image Creator

• Practical experience in creating images using Copilot.
• Discussion around other image creating AI tools, and how to prompt it and further reading to explore.

4. Limitations and Ethics of AI Tools

• Discussing the limitations and challenges of current AI technologies.
• A hands on exercise exploring ethical considerations, particularly around privacy, bias, source material, and societal impact.

5. Understanding the Broader Landscape of AI Tools

• Observing the current areas where AI tools are being developed.
• Discussing the future of AI tools and what might be possible very soon.
• Getting you to think about where you, personally, might be able to find use for AI tools.

Next steps

• Guidance on further learning resources and advanced courses.
• Information on community forums and groups for AI enthusiasts.

Related courses

Happy also offers The Art of AI Prompt Engineering, designed for individuals with at least some experience using Large Language Models who are eager to delve deeper into AI interactions. It will also appeal to AI enthusiasts interested in collaborative learning and knowledge-exchange in prompt engineering with their peers.

The Small Print

For Live Online Interactive Learning sessions (webinars)

The course will run remotely for half a day, consisting of two 90-minute live online sessions with independent work in between. 

All learners will need to install Zoom on their machines. Full technical requirements are on the Zoom website. Your link will be included in your joining instructions once you have booked your place — if you haven't received this email then please contact our team.

Learners should log into the training session 10 minutes before the start time to ensure that they have downloaded and set up Zoom correctly. The course will start precisely on time and it may not be possible to go back over material missed by late arrivals.

Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions before booking for our payment terms and cancellation policy.

For Mac Users

For online training, please let us know when booking and you can use your Mac as normal. We provide a PDF with shortcuts for Mac users (if relevant) and your trainer will refer to this throughout the training.

The happy Guarantee

We want everyone to go away from our courses feeling as though they have learnt useful, practical skills that they can use straight away when they go back to work.

If you don’t feel that your training has been useful or if you are unhappy in any way, please get in touch with our Customer Services team within 30 days of the course. We will be happy to offer you additional support and training free of charge to help you to gain the skills you need, or if you’d prefer, a full refund.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact our friendly team, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.