# Intro to Generative AI with ChatGPT

Canonical URL: <https://www.careercenters.com/courses/generative-ai-intro>

## Overview

Curious about what you can do with AI (artificial intelligence)? This class offers an immersive and insightful journey into the world of generative AI, where you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT (a cutting-edge language model) to generate text, ideas, and solutions across a wide range of applications. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying technology and explore practical use cases, from content generation to problem-solving.

Throughout the class, you’ll engage in hands-on exercises and demonstrations to witness the power of generative AI in action. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to leverage generative AI for innovative projects and applications, making this class an invaluable experience for those looking to harness the new possibilities of AI-driven creativity.

## What you'll learn

- Get an intro to generative AI and ChatGPT to know what’s possible and how you can use it
- Learn how to write prompts that generate useful responses
- Explore 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
- Jun 16, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Jul 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 12, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 15, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Oct 13, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## FAQ

### Do I need anything to take this course?

You’ll need a [ChatGPT account](https://chat.openai.com). A free account will work for this training, but some of the features you’ll see demonstrated will require a Paid account to use on your own.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $299