AI for Everyday Work

Simple, Practical AI Skills for Everyone

Learn how to use AI confidently in your daily work - no technical background or programming experience required.

This beginner-friendly, hands-on program is designed for professionals, students, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone curious about AI.

Through live instruction, guided practice, and real-world exercises, you’ll learn practical ways to use today’s AI tools to save time, improve productivity, communicate more effectively, and simplify everyday tasks.

All you need is a laptop and some curiosity.

Learning Options

On-Demand Course - $149

Perfect for busy learners who prefer self-paced learning.

Includes:

Lifetime access to course videos
Downloadable course materials
50 AI prompts for each module - more than 200 prompts in total to help you get started.
Practice exercises
Templates and resources

After your donation is verified and your registration is complete, you'll receive immediate access to all downloadable course materials.

Live Mentor-Led Program

Join our beginner-friendly, interactive online sessions and learn practical AI skills for work and everyday life. No technical background or coding experience required.

Includes:

6 hours of live online instruction
Step-by-step demonstrations
Hands-on practice during every session
Practical AI skills for work and everyday life
Ready-to-use AI prompts
Downloadable practice materials and resources
Mentor guidance and feedback
Live Q&A

Program Schedule

Choose the cohort that best fits your schedule. All sessions are Saturday mornings, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Cohort 1: September 5, 12 & 19, 2026
Cohort 2: October 3, 10 & 17, 2026
Cohort 3: November 7, 14 & 21, 2026

Investment

Seats move to the next pricing tier as they fill. First come, first served.

First 10 Seats: $150 – Early Registration
Next 10 Seats: $250
Regular Price: $1,000 – After the first 20 seats are filled

Need financial help? If cost is a barrier, you can apply for a scholarship. Our team will review your application and reach out.

Apply for Scholarship

Curriculum Structure

Module 1 — The Zero-Friction Analyst (Excel)
Use AI to analyze data, identify trends, build formulas, and create charts in minutes.

Module 2 — The Narrative Architect (Word)
Create reports, proposals, summaries, and professional documents using AI.

Module 3 — The Inbox Commander (Outlook & Teams)
Manage emails, meetings, notes, and communication more efficiently with AI.

Module 4 — The Strategic Pitcher (PowerPoint)
Generate presentations, speaker notes, visuals, and professional slides with AI.

Module 5 — Mastering Generative AI
Learn how to use leading AI platforms including:

ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot
Google Gemini
Claude

Use AI to research, write, analyze, brainstorm, automate tasks, and increase productivity.

Module 6 — Build Your Own AI Agent (No Coding Required)
Create intelligent AI agents using Microsoft Copilot and other no-code tools.

Learn how to build assistants that:

Answer questions
Automate repetitive work
Support business processes
Improve customer experiences

- all without writing code.

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Who Is This Program For?

Students and career transition professionals

Non-technical professionals interested in AI

Business analysts and operations professionals

Customer service and HR professionals

Workforce development participants

Nonprofit and community leaders

Small business owners and entrepreneurs

Microsoft Dynamics 365 users

Aspiring citizen developers

Managers and future AI transformation leaders

Career Benefits for Students

As a participant, you will have the opportunity to position yourself for some of the most rewarding and future-ready AI-enhanced career paths.

AI Business Analyst

Citizen Developer

AI Workflow Designer

Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant

AI-Augmented Customer Service Professional

Workforce Development AI Coordinator

Operations & Automation Specialist

AI Product Support Specialist

Community Technology Advocate

Future AI Transformation Leader

What Students Will Learn

Human-centered AI leadership principles

AI literacy and business AI fundamentals

Human + AI collaboration strategies

Prompt engineering fundamentals

AI workflow thinking and automation concepts

Citizen AI development mindset

Responsible AI and trust-based AI usage

Microsoft AI ecosystem awareness

AI-assisted workforce development use cases

Capstone project design and presentation skills

Why Join This Program?

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry. However, many professionals feel overwhelmed or fear being left behind. This program helps participants understand how to work WITH AI instead of competing AGAINST AI. Students learn practical AI collaboration skills, workflow automation thinking, prompt engineering, and human-centered leadership principles while exploring real-world use cases using the Microsoft ecosystem and Urban Food Alliance workforce development initiatives.

What's In It for Me?

Gain confidence using AI tools in professional environments

Learn how to collaborate effectively with AI assistants and copilots

Understand how AI can improve productivity and reduce repetitive work

Explore AI-powered career opportunities and future workforce trends

Develop practical prompt engineering and workflow design skills

Learn how to identify business problems AI can help solve

Improve leadership, communication, and innovation capabilities

Build real-world capstone projects for portfolio development

Gain exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot concepts

Prepare for more advanced Agentic AI and enterprise AI programs

Program Features

Interactive workshops and discussions
Hands-on AI exercises
Prompt engineering labs
Team collaboration activities
Capstone project development
Real-world nonprofit and workforce development use cases
Leadership and innovation coaching
Human-centered AI adoption strategies
Certificate of Completion

Program Format

Beginner-friendly format
Workshop-based learning
Live demonstrations and guided exercises
Group collaboration and presentations
Flexible delivery: in-person, hybrid, or online
Certificate awarded upon successful completion

Capstone Project Experience

Participants will work individually and in teams to design AI-powered business or community solutions. Projects may include AI career coaching assistants, volunteer coordination systems, customer service copilots, small business AI assistants, or workforce development intelligence platforms inspired by Urban Food Alliance initiatives.

The future belongs to professionals who combine human intelligence, business expertise, adaptability, and AI collaboration. This program is designed to help students become confident, future-ready contributors in the AI era while preserving the values of trust, empathy, creativity, and responsible leadership.