# Generative AI with ChatGPT Canonical URL: ## Overview Curious about the possibilities of AI (artificial intelligence)? This class provides an immersive introduction to generative AI, where you’ll learn to use ChatGPT—a state-of-the-art large language model—to create text, generate ideas, produce images, and develop solutions for a wide variety of applications. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the technology behind it while exploring practical use cases, from content creation to problem-solving. Through hands-on exercises and live demonstrations, you’ll experience the capabilities of generative AI firsthand. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to apply generative AI to innovative projects and real-world applications, making it an essential experience for anyone ready to explore the creative potential of AI. ## What you'll learn - Explore generative AI and ChatGPT to understand what’s possible and how you can use it - Learn how to write prompts that generate useful responses - Discover real-world applications of ChatGPT ## Curriculum #### The Technology & Importance of AI (Artificial Intelligence) - What is a GPT & how does it work? - The Importance of AI - OpenAI & Microsoft - AI Products from Microsoft #### Getting Started with ChatGPT: Writing Prompts - Ask ChatGPT a Question - Follow Up Messages - Create a New Chat or Continue the Current Chat? - Not Satisfied with ChatGPT’s response? #### ChatGPT Plans: Free vs Paid & Personal vs Business - How to Choose a Plan & What are the Differences? - AI models compared: Instant vs Thinking - ChatGPT Plans for Individuals or Businesses #### Data Privacy - Large Language Model Training & Data Privacy - How to Disable Training (to Keep Your Data Private) #### Ideas For How You Can Use AI - What can ChatGPT do for you? - Why or when to use ChatGPT instead of Google - Learn the Most Important Aspects About a Topic - Write Something For You - Get Summaries of Documents, Articles, etc - Improve Your Writing - Clean Up a Video Transcript #### Prompt Frameworks / Prompt Engineering - Example of a Prompt Framework - More Prompt Frameworks #### Things to Watch Out For: Copyright & Legal Implications - Confidentiality (Data Privacy) - Copyright & Ownership of AI-Generated Content - Liability - Licensing & Permissions #### Data Analysis - Analyzing Data in ChatGPT - Asking Questions - Creating Charts/Graphs #### Generating Images with ChatGPT - Generating Images with ChatGPT - Tips for Creating Images #### Tips & Tricks for Writing Better Prompts - Techniques to Improve Your Prompts #### Personalize ChatGPT & Custom instructions - Personalization Settings - Custom Instructions #### ChatGPT Memory - Using & Managing Memories - Temporary Chat - Memory vs Custom Instructions #### ChatGPT Mobile Apps - Speaking to the ChatGPT Mobile App - Uses of Voice Chat #### Humans, AI, and the Workplace - Human Involvement - Evaluate the Results - How To Thrive in a Workplace with AI ## Schedule - Jul 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Aug 12, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Sep 15, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Oct 13, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Nov 2, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online - Dec 8, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online ## 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