AI for Business Course: ChatGPT & Copilot
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Learn to Use AI for The Workplace
This artificial intelligence (AI) course is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve by discovering the transformation of AI in the workplace and how you can use it to grow your career, sharpen your skills, and unlock your full potential. You will gain a clear understanding of what Generative AI can do and how to use it through hands-on, real-world examples that apply directly to a wide range of careers and industries.
During your training, you will learn how to use AI for job duties, such as writing prompts (talking to AI), generating content (answers, text, photos, video), analyzing data, working faster/easier in Microsoft 365 (Office) apps, and much more. You will even learn how to use ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, understanding their respective differences, and how to use them efficiently.
FAQs
What is generative artificial intelligence?
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) is a type of AI that creates new content like text, images, music, or code by learning patterns from existing data. It powers tools like chatbots, image generators, and music composers. Unlike traditional AI, which just analyzes data, generative AI produces original outputs. It's widely used in fields like entertainment, education, and software development.
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
No, this course does not prepare learners for a certification.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive three months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
Course Objectives
- Understand what Generative AI is, what it can do for you, and the many ways you can benefit from utilizing it
- Gain practical skills for writing prompts to generate useful outcomes/output from AI
- Obtain strategies for integrating AI into daily workflows
- Discover how the various AI models work and when to use them
- Learn the differences between ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot (so you can decide when to use each)
- Review how to use Microsoft Copilot within the Microsoft 365 (Office) suite to more easily work with data in Excel, improve emails in Outlook, transcribe meetings in Teams, create presentations in PowerPoint, summarize documents, and much more
- Comprehend how to generate content (such as text, images, and videos) with a look at the ethical implications
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Instructor
Dan Rodney
Dan Rodney is a coder, designer, and instructor with over 25 years of experience leading innovative training initiatives and creating courses at Noble Desktop. He’s taught employees from major corporations as well as individuals wanting to break into tech and design. Dan has been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
Job Outlook for AI Skills
AI is rapidly becoming a core part of how the world operates. From streamlining workflows to unlocking new levels of creativity and insight, AI is reshaping industries, careers, and the way we live and work. Those who embrace this fast-evolving technology will work smarter and unlock new career opportunities.
According to recent Lightcast data, Generative AI skills in AI job postings increased by 323% in 2024. During this same time, the U.S. labor market saw a 20% rise in demand for AI skills.