AI Ready!

AI Ready is a practical, beginner-friendly class designed to help you use artificial intelligence confidently at work and in everyday life. Choose the learning experience that works best for you by attending either in person or online. You’ll explore how generative AI works, compare popular tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot, and discover how to select the right tool for different tasks. Through practical examples and exercises, you’ll learn a variety of prompting techniques for giving clear instructions, assigning roles, refining responses, and encouraging AI to ask useful follow-up questions. You’ll also explore ways AI can support communication, productivity, research, and creative work. The class concludes with essential safety practices, including protecting sensitive information, recognizing inaccurate responses, and using AI responsibly. No previous AI experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!