Generative AI in Action: From Prompt to Prototype

About the Course: Generative AI in Action: From Prompt to Prototype

The AI revolution is here. Don't just watch it happen—lead the charge. This intensive, 10-hour live course is your launchpad into the world of Generative AI. We move beyond theory and dive straight into hands-on application. You will learn to command leading AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google AI Studio to automate tasks, create compelling content, analyze data, and even build a functional website from a single prompt. This is not a course about what AI is; it's a course about what you can do with it. By the end, you will have a portfolio of AI-generated projects and the confidence to apply these transformative skills directly to your domain, boosting your productivity and innovative capabilities.

What You'll Learn: Core Outcomes

Master Advanced Prompt Engineering: Craft precise prompts to control AI output for text, images, and data analysis.
Generate Compelling Content: Effortlessly create high-quality blog posts, marketing copy, professional emails, and stunning visuals.
Automate Data Analysis: Use Microsoft Copilot in Excel to analyze data, identify trends, and generate insights in plain English.

Accelerate Research & Learning: Instantly summarize complex documents, extract key information, and create personalized learning plans.
Solve Complex Problems: Leverage AI for structured brainstorming, ideation, and evaluating potential solutions.
Prototype Functional Applications: Go from an idea to a live, single-page website using only AI-driven tools.

Requirements

No programming or data science experience is necessary.
Basic computer literacy and comfort with web browsers.
Access to a computer with a stable internet connection.
A curious mind and a desire to build, create, and innovate.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for anyone eager to harness the power of AI, with no prior coding or AI experience required.

Professionals & Business Leaders seeking to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation in their teams.
Marketers & Content Creators who want to generate high-quality text, images, and campaign ideas at lightning speed.
Entrepreneurs & Solopreneurs looking to rapidly prototype ideas, build a web presence, and streamline business operations.
Students & Researchers aiming to accelerate their learning, synthesize information, and supercharge their research process.
Anyone curious about the practical applications of AI and looking to future-proof their skills in a rapidly changing world.

Topics for This Course

Here is a detailed, module-wise breakdown of the curriculum.

Objective: Develop a foundational understanding of Generative AI and master the core skill of prompt engineering to effectively communicate with and command AI models.
What is Generative AI?
The Evolution from AI to Generative AI, Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Key Concepts: Tokens, Parameters, and Hallucinations.
The Art & Science of Prompt Engineering
Crafting Clear and Effective Prompts, Advanced Techniques: Zero-Shot vs. Few-Shot Learning, Role-Playing, and Chain-of-Thought Prompting.
Hands-on Lab 1:
Your First Commands with ChatGPT and Google AI Studio (Chat).
[Google]
Introduction to Generative AI Concepts.

Objective:
Apply prompt engineering skills to generate a wide range of creative and professional content, from text to stunning visuals, for marketing and communication.
Text Generation Mastery
Crafting Engaging Blog Posts, Scripts, and Social Media Updates, AI for Professional Communication: Emails, Reports, and Summaries.
Visual Synthesis: AI Image Generation
Understanding Text-to-Image Models (DALL-E, Midjourney concepts), Generating and Refining Images with Google AI Studio (Generate Media).
AI-Powered Marketing
Developing Marketing Angles, Ad Copy, and Customer Personas, Using Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft marketing plans and presentations.
Hands-on Lab 2:
Build a Mini-Marketing Campaign with AI-generated text and images.

Objective:
Leverage AI as a powerful analytical partner to streamline research, extract insights from data, and make informed decisions without writing a single line of code.
AI for Research & Knowledge Synthesis
Summarizing long articles, research papers, and reports in seconds, Extracting key data points, themes, and arguments.
Data Analysis in Plain English with Microsoft Copilot
Analyzing datasets in Excel using natural language prompts, Identifying trends, creating charts, and generating pivotal insights.
AI as a Personal Tutor & Research Assistant
Creating customized study guides and explaining complex topics.
Hands-on Lab 3:
Analyze a sample business dataset in Excel with Copilot to identify key performance drivers and draft a summary report.
[Google]
Develop Generative AI Solutions.

Objective:
Transform ideas into tangible solutions. Use AI for structured problem-solving, and then rapidly prototype and deploy a functional, AI-built website.
Identifying & Framing Problems with AI
Using AI to analyze problem spaces and define clear challenges.
AI-Driven Ideation & Structured Brainstorming
Generating a high volume of creative solutions and business ideas.
Rapid Prototyping: From Idea to Interactive Product
The methodology of building with AI tools.
The Capstone Project: Build a Website from a Prompt
Using an AI website builder to generate a full, single-page website for a business idea, Refining the layout, copy, and visuals with AI assistance.
Hands-on Lab 4 (Capstone):
Ideate a new business, and then build and launch its landing page using an AI-powered website development platform.