AI002- AI for Working Professionals (Free 100 Minutes Demo)

  • Duration: 100 Minutes
  • Date: TBA Soon
  • Audience: Working Professionals
  • Format:    Virtual (Zoom)
  • Fees:        Free
  • Instructors: Prof. A. R. Al-Ali and Ms. Egbal Mohamed
  • Offered by: AI Innovation & Training Hub (FZE) Licensed by  Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park, Sharjah, UAE.

Purpose:

This hands-on training session is designed to empower adult learners with practical knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance both personal and professional productivity. Participants will be introduced to simple, accessible AI applications—primarily using the ChatGPT and other AI tools—that can support everyday tasks such as email writing, paraphrasing, editing, CV building, interview preparation, marketing, and presentation creation. The session will focus on building digital confidence and offering actionable ideas for integrating AI into daily routines, regardless of prior experience or professional background.

Session Objectives

Identify practical uses of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to support everyday tasks such as email writing, CV building, content creation, report writing, taking meeting minutes, and interdepartmental coordination.

  • Examine real-world scenarios where AI tools enhance productivity in professional and personal contexts, including communication across teams and departments.
  • Participate in guided, hands-on practice with AI tools to gain familiarity and build confidence in using them for paraphrasing, editing, marketing, and workflow optimization.
  • Reflect on how AI can streamline tasks like project coordination, business planning, creative design, and job preparation.
  • Explore the ethical implications, benefits, and limitations of AI use in daily life, professional collaboration, and decision-making processes.

The course AI tools will help you to:

  • Understand the core principles of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on individuals, industrial sectors, businesses, and society.
  • Explore practical applications of AI across diverse fields such as education, healthcare, marketing, administration, and daily family life.
  • Gain hands-on experience using AI for tasks such as content generation, data summarization, visualization, and interactive assessments to support both personal and professional goals.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated outputs and address ethical, social, and legal considerations.
  • Become a more AI-driven professional while learning how to use AI tools to help your family in everyday tasks and decision-making.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand AI fundamentals and its role in daily life and work.
  • Use AI to support tasks like writing, organizing, planning, and team coordination.
  • Apply AI tools for personal productivity and helping family needs.
  • Create content such as reports, presentations, and interactive quizzes.
  • Evaluate AI outputs with ethical and critical awareness.
  • Become more confident and AI-driven in both personal and professional settings.

Materials & Support Needed :

Virtual meeting platform (Zoom) – Shared Google Doc or Jamboard – Optional pre-read: “What is AI in business and industry ?”.

Demo Tentative Agenda Overview (100 Minutes):
– Introduction & Icebreaker (0–15 mins): Engage participants and explore initial thoughts on AI in the classroom.
– AI Overview (15–60 mins): Demonstrate 6 effective AI tools through live examples.
– Hands-On Practice (60–70 mins): Participants experiment with one tool and share feedback.
– Reflection & Sharing (70–90 mins):Discuss tool preferences and classroom integration ideas.
– Wrap-Up & Resources (90–100 mins): Provide follow-up materials and next steps for continued learning.