AI is reshaping how we work, write, research, and create - but most people do not know how to interact with it effectively and responsibly. This four-session workshop cuts through the hype to give you real, hands-on skills: understanding what AI is and isn't, spotting its limits and risks, writing prompts that actually work, and building a personalized AI workflow you'll use from day one. Each session is workshop-style - you're doing, not just listening. In the final session, students will build a workflow, prompt sequence, or AI-assisted process for a task in their own life (writing, research, scheduling, creative projects, etc.). Whether you want to boost your productivity, tackle creative projects, or simply stop feeling left behind, you'll leave with practical tools and the confidence to use them responsibly. This course can be taken on its own, but it is also a great complement to course #3415, "Introduction to AI: Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence."

Instructor Clea Strydom is an international public lawyer and AI governance expert who works extensively on responsible AI and governance. No technical background required - just bring a laptop and curiosity.

Class time is in MT. Good internet connection and a laptop or device with camera and mic is needed. You should download Zoom in advance of class it is free to install, https://zoom.us/download. Look for an email from your instructor with the subject line CFU Zoom class for the link. Be ready to log on and join the meeting 5-10 minutes prior to the class start time so you will be ready when class begins. If you have trouble using the link, just go to Zoom.us, click "Join a Meeting" and enter the meeting ID provided in the instructor's email.