AI Essential Toolkit for beginners
Damien Wells
Certificate Included
Beginner
3k students
Summary:
Start your AI journey right with this comprehensive, non-technical introduction to the most essential and accessible AI tools available today. This course demystifies the world of Generative AI, focusing on practical applications that you can use immediately, including text generation, image creation, and automated summarization. You will learn the core concepts, discover the best free and low-cost tools, and build a foundational skill set to integrate AI into your daily professional life with confidence and clarity.
What you'll learn:
Gain a clear, non-technical understanding of Generative AI and its immediate professional value.
Confidently set up and navigate the user interfaces of the top free and accessible AI applications.
Practice basic prompting techniques to generate high-quality text for emails, reports, and social media.
Master simple image creation and editing for presentations and digital media without requiring design skills.
Use AI tools to simplify complex articles, extract key takeaways, and demystify technical jargon.
Establish a practical "Daily AI Habit" to ensure continuous integration and long-term benefit from AI technology.
General Info
Date Released
Jul 12, 2024
Total Lessons
6
Total Duration
1 hr 45 mins
Students Enrolled
80+
Course files
Basic prompt cheat sheet
AI glossary of terms
Daily AI integration plan
Lesson 1: What is Generative AI and Why it Matters
15 mins
A simple, non-technical explanation of the underlying technology (LLMs, Diffusion Models) and its business impact.
Lesson 2: Your First AI Tool Setup
20 mins
Step-by-step guide to signing up for and navigating the user interfaces of the top free AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini).
Lesson 3: Basic Text Generation and Editing
25 mins
Learn to use AI to draft emails, reports, and social media posts, focusing on clarity and tone control.
Lesson 4: Simple Image Creation and Editing
30 mins
A beginner-friendly introduction to creating and modifying basic images for presentations and digital media.
Lesson 5: Summarizing and Understanding Information
20 mins
Use AI to simplify complex articles, extract key points from long documents, and explain technical jargon.
Lesson 6: The 5-Minute Daily AI Habit
15 mins
Learn how to dedicate a small amount of time each day to integrate AI into your workflow for maximum long-term benefit.
Damien is a well-known Technology Evangelist and Corporate Trainer who has dedicated his career to making complex tech accessible to everyone. He holds a degree in Adult Education and Technology and is renowned for his clear, patient teaching style. As a consultant, he has helped thousands of beginners successfully adopt new tools. Damien focuses entirely on the foundational concepts and practical applications needed to build a confident, daily routine with Generative AI, ensuring a smooth start to your AI journey.
