AI Basics: Ways to use AI at Work and Daily Life
Curious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which A.I. tools work for you through hands-on exploration. You'll test-drive the top AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), creative and productivity tools for both personal and professional use.
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Sun 07 Jun
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $45.00 incl. GST
- $85.00 incl. GST
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Sun 30 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $45.00 incl. GST
- $85.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Sun 01 Nov
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $45.00 incl. GST
- $85.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
About the course
Curious about AI but don't know where to start?
In this workshop, you will discover which AI tools work for you through hands-on exploration. You'll test-drive the top AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), creative and productivity tools for both personal and professional use.
You'll spend time using AI to do practical tasks like writing emails, planning holidays, meeting note taking, researching faster, generating images, designing presentations and more.
It is essential that you have basic computer literacy (web browsing, documents, copy-and-paste, opening tabs, creating accounts, email) before you attend this course.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to:
- choose the right AI assistant for your needs
- use basic prompting techniques (conversing with AI) to get better results from any AI tool
- complete everyday tasks using AI
- create visual content and presentations
- identify which AI tools are worth your time and money
Who should attend?
- Absolute beginners who want to try before committing to learning more
- Community learners wanting productivity tips with the use of AI
- Small business owners and sole traders seeking low-cost tech leverage
- Retirees and return-to-work adults curious about AI
What to bring
Bring your laptop if available or you can use the computers in class.
About your tutor
Jam Mayer is an AI consultant and educator with two decades of experience in digital strategy. She trains teams and business owners in practical AI automation and workflow design. Jam doesn't just teach AI. She builds with it, creating multi-agent workflows, vibe-coded applications and automation systems for clients. Her teaching style accommodates varied learning styles.
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status .
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.
