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AI Essentials: Use AI in Everyday Life

Go from curious to confident with AI assistants. 18 short, plain-English lessons, no tech background needed.

5 modules
18 lessons
3h 14m
AI tutor included

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$47

Try a free lesson first: What AI Really Is (and Isn't)

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

Understand what AI is, how it works and why it sometimes makes things up
Write prompts that get great answers the first time, and fix the ones that don't
Use AI to write messages, plan, learn, research and make decisions
Handle health, legal and money questions safely, and know when to see a professional
Protect your privacy, fact-check answers and spot AI-powered scams
Build a personal AI toolkit and a daily habit that lasts

About this course

Why this course

AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini can draft your emails, plan your week, explain almost anything at your level and help you make better decisions. But only if you know how to talk to them, and when not to trust them.

AI Essentials is a friendly, practical course for complete beginners. In 18 short lessons you'll learn how AI actually works, the simple 5-part prompt behind great answers, and dozens of real uses for everyday life and work, from tricky messages and meal plans to learning, research and big decisions. You'll also build the safety habits that matter: what never to share, how to fact-check an answer in three minutes, and how to spot AI-powered scams.

Every lesson includes copy-paste prompts, a hands-on "Try it now" exercise and an AI tutor you can ask questions, so you're practicing from day one. Everything works with the free versions of the major AI assistants, and the skills carry over to whichever tool you use next.

Curriculum

What's inside

5 modules · 18 lessons · 3h 14m

1Getting Started3 lessons · 29 min

What AI Really Is (and Isn't)A plain-English mental model for AI assistants: what they're brilliant at, where they fall short, and how to think about them. Free preview Free preview9 min
How AI Assistants Work, and Why They Make Things UpTraining cutoffs, context windows and hallucinations explained simply, so you know exactly when to trust an answer.Included with enrollment10 min
Set Up Your AI Assistant (and Protect Your Privacy)Choose an assistant, set it up safely in about ten minutes, and learn the privacy settings and sharing rules that matter.Included with enrollment10 min

2Prompting That Works3 lessons · 33 min

The 5-Part Prompt: Role, Context, Task, Format, ExamplesThe simple framework behind almost every great AI answer, with before-and-after examples you can copy. Free preview Free preview12 min
Iterate Like a Pro: Follow-Ups That Fix Any AnswerWhy the first answer is only a draft, and the follow-up phrases that turn a so-so reply into exactly what you need.Included with enrollment10 min
Give AI Your Context: Custom Instructions, Projects & TemplatesStop re-explaining yourself. Set up personal instructions, workspaces and reusable templates so every answer starts closer to right.Included with enrollment11 min

3AI for Everyday Life4 lessons · 45 min

Emails, Texts & Tricky MessagesDraft replies in seconds, get the tone right on difficult messages, and say no gracefully, while still sounding like you. Free preview Free preview10 min
Plan Anything: Meals, Travel, Budgets & Your WeekTurn AI into a personal planner for meals, trips, budgets and busy weeks, using constraints to get plans that fit your real life.Included with enrollment12 min
Learn Anything Faster with an AI TutorUse AI as a patient personal tutor: explanations at your level, practice questions and feedback that make new knowledge stick.Included with enrollment11 min
Health, Legal & Money Questions: Using AI SafelyUse AI to understand serious topics and prepare better questions, with clear rules for when to verify and when to see a professional.Included with enrollment12 min

4AI for Work & Productivity4 lessons · 44 min

Write and Edit Better (Without Sounding Like a Robot)Use AI as an editor and writing partner for reports, posts and documents, while keeping your own voice and judgment.Included with enrollment11 min
Research and Summarize Documents You Can TrustGet accurate summaries of long documents, pull out what matters, and research questions without falling for made-up sources.Included with enrollment12 min
Better Decisions and BrainstormingUse AI to generate more ideas, see your blind spots and weigh options clearly, while keeping the final call firmly yours.Included with enrollment11 min
Talk, Snap & Show: Voice and Image FeaturesGo beyond typing: talk through ideas hands-free, get help with photos and screenshots, and create images from a description.Included with enrollment10 min

5Make It a Habit4 lessons · 43 min

Fact-Check AI in Three MinutesA simple, repeatable routine to catch AI mistakes before they cost you, without spending all day double-checking.Included with enrollment10 min
Safety, Ethics & What Never to ShareProtect your privacy, spot AI-powered scams, and use AI honestly and fairly at home, at school and at work.Included with enrollment11 min
Build Your Personal AI ToolkitPull everything together into a simple personal system: your assistant, your instructions, your go-to prompts and your checking routine.Included with enrollment12 min
Your 30-Day AI Habit PlanA simple four-week plan, about ten minutes a day, to turn everything you've learned into a lasting habit.Included with enrollment10 min

Who it's for

Built for people like you

Curious beginners
You've heard about AI everywhere and want a calm, practical way in — no jargon, no coding.
Busy professionals
You want to write, research, plan and decide faster, and win back hours every week.
Parents, students & lifelong learners
You want AI to help with everyday life — planning, learning, health, money and home.

Level: Beginner. No coding or technical background needed.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Do I need any technical skills?

None at all. If you can send an email or a text message, you can take this course. Everything is explained in plain English, step by step.

Which AI assistant do I need?

Any of the major assistants works, including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. The free versions are enough for every lesson, and lesson 3 walks you through choosing one and setting it up safely.

Will this still be useful as AI tools change?

Yes. Tools and features change quickly, so the course focuses on the skills that carry across all of them: giving good context, refining answers, verifying facts and protecting your privacy. Those work with any assistant, today and in the future.

How long does it take?

About three hours in total, in lessons of roughly ten minutes each. It's self-paced with lifetime access, so you can take a lesson a day or finish it over a weekend.

Is it safe to use AI with my personal information?

It can be, with the right habits, and the course teaches them. You'll learn which privacy settings to check, what never to share, and how to describe a situation so you get great help without oversharing.

I run a business. Is this the right course for me?

It's a great foundation for anyone, because it covers the core skills you'll use everywhere. If you want to put AI to work across your business, our AI for Business Owners course goes much deeper into marketing, sales, operations and customer service.

Not sure this is the right fit?

Take the free 3-minute AI Readiness Assessment for a personalised recommendation, or book a free strategy call and we'll help you choose — even if the answer is a different course.

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