# ChatGPT Level 2 (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview Advance your AI expertise with this ChatGPT course designed for users ready to unlock the platform’s full capabilities. Learn to choose the best model for your objectives, compare performance across versions, and leverage advanced tools like Deep Research, Projects, and Custom GPTs to enhance your workflow. From understanding model strengths to refining ChatGPT’s voice, tone, and image generation, this course covers the latest features to help you work more efficiently and creatively. Through interactive exercises and real-world demos, you’ll gain hands-on experience with voice mode, customizing ChatGPT’s writing style, organizing tasks and files in Projects, and building your own Custom GPTs. You’ll also discover when and why to use tools like Sora for image creation and how to prompt ChatGPT for more natural, human-like responses. ## What you'll learn - Compare different ChatGPT modelså to understand their strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases - Use reasoning and research models effectively, including how to leverage deep research features and connected apps - Train ChatGPT to reflect your unique writing style or tone using targeted prompts and style adjustments - Customize ChatGPT with saved preferences and learn how to create and manage personalized instructions - Work with Projects and Custom GPTs to organize tasks, files, and workflows tailored to your specific goals - Explore ChatGPT’s voice and image generation capabilities, including hands-on practice using Sora for visual outputs ## Curriculum #### Understanding & Choosing the Best ChatGPT Model - How different AI Models work - Comparison of the different ChatGPT AI models - What is each model good for? & What is their usage limits? - Comparing Model Performance: Testing Prompts Across Models - Testing Reasoning Models vs Non-Reasoning Models #### Deep Research vs Web Search, & Reasoning Models - What is “Deep Research”? - Deep Research Usage Limits - Deep Research vs Web Search - Deep Research vs Reasoning Models - Deep Research Using Connected Apps #### Task: Ask ChatGPT to do things in the future - Example Uses for Tasks #### Make ChatGPT Write More Like You (or a specific writing style) - Adjust ChatGPT’s Writing Style via a Prompt #### Customize ChatGPT: Formerly Called “Custom Instructions” - How to Tailor ChatGPT’s responses to your specific needs - Make ChatGPT’s Writing More Natural (Less like AI) #### Projects: More Than Just Folders - Creating & Using Projects - Adding Files to Projects - Adding Instructions to Projects #### Custom GPTs: Tailoring ChatGPT to Your Specific Needs - What are Custom GPTs? - Finding & Using Custom GPTs - Creating Your Own Custom GPTs - Projects vs Custom GPTs #### Generating Images in Sora vs ChatGPT - Why create images in Sora instead of ChatGPT - Creating a Preset for Images in Sora #### Get Used to Talking With ChatGPT’s Voice Mode (Chat) - Ideas of How to Use Voice Chat - Voice Dictation vs Voice Mode ## Instructors ### Bruce Gay — Instructor Bruce is an engaging trainers and program manager who brings 25+ years practical experience to deliver effective and experiential training to students. Able to engage adult learners with a range of backgrounds and professional experiences. Successful at building effective stakeholder relationships and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for solution delivery. Bruce has over 25 years of project and program management experience across multiple industries. He has a Masters degree from The George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Bruce currently runs his own freelance training and consulting business, helping project managers and team leaders improve their business skills, become better leaders, and achieve professional greatness. Bruce is a well-received speaker in the areas of design thinking, project management, cross-team collaboration, and AI tools for projects, and has presented at regional and international conferences. ### Steve Pesklo — Instructor Steve is an energetic trainer who focuses on applying technical concepts to everyday work practices. He is the founder and president of SoftLake Solutions, a company that specializes in providing data and AI applications to identify fraud for Internal Audit, Criminal Investigations, Forensic Accounting, Privacy, and Compliance. Steve brings a large amount of experience across multiple industries and government agencies. He is an expert in implementing large data analysis projects across the world, including Inland Revenue in the UK and Argentina, New Zealand, Africa and across Europe. Previously, he was the manager of Data Architecture and Data Services for a large mortgage company. He is a frequent speaker on data analytics and project management topics and speaks fluent German. He has been teaching at the Graduate School for over 10 years. Steve has an M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and a B.S. in Computer Science from California Lutheran University and the Universität Salzburg in Austria. He is certified as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). ### Brian Simms — Instructor Brian Simms is a seasoned educator and training leader with extensive experience developing and delivering innovative learning programs in project management and emerging technologies. Over the course of his career, he has designed adaptive learning models that combine instructor-led sessions, live online experiences, and self-paced study, ensuring professionals can access training in flexible and effective ways. His work has emphasized the integration of artificial intelligence into professional development, helping organizations and individuals understand how AI can be applied to solve real-world challenges in leadership, project execution, and decision-making. In addition to his instructional expertise, Brian has guided curriculum development, led large training initiatives, and advanced the use of collaboration tools that improve learner engagement and retention. His depth of experience and forward-looking perspective make him uniquely equipped to prepare federal professionals to navigate both the complexities of project management and the transformative potential of AI. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $299