Class Overview

Getting Started with AI (Level 1) is a 1‑hour introductory session designed to help you begin using AI at work confidently and responsibly. You’ll gain a plain‑language understanding of what today’s AI tools can (and can’t) do, learn a simple prompting framework, and practice refining AI outputs for tone, length, and purpose. Through practical examples and hands‑on activities, you’ll see how AI can support everyday work tasks such as writing, problem‑solving, and coaching conversations. The class also emphasizes responsible use, including protecting confidential information and reviewing AI‑generated content before sharing, with examples drawn from tools like Microsoft Copilot and other popular AI chat platforms.

This online class runs for 55 minutes, one time.

Class Learning Outcomes

• How to use AI tools responsibly
• How to access AI tools
• How to structure prompts in general
• How to revise prompt responses in AI

Eligibility

This is an introductory class on AI for learners with computer access who have little to no practice with AI, don't know how to get started with AI, or don't know how to use AI safely. 

Participants will need to have their own computer, preferably with two screens.  

CoorsTek employees will need to get manager approval before registering. Employees without approval maybe unenrolled or moved to a different class session.

Class Overview

This interactive workshop focuses on building practical skill and confidence when working with generative AI in a professional setting. Participants will explore how to collaborate with AI effectively by crafting clearer prompts, evaluating responses critically, and refining outputs through iteration and comparison across multiple tools.

The session emphasizes hands‑on practice, small‑group discussion, and real workplace scenarios. Learners will experiment with structured prompting techniques, compare AI tools side by side, and apply critical thinking to assess accuracy, bias, and risk before using or sharing AI‑generated content.

Designed to be engaging and practice‑driven, the workshop encourages experimentation, reflection, and immediate application to everyday work.

This in-person class runs for 4 hours, one time at CoorsTek Academy. 

Class Learning Outcomes

• Treat AI like a teammate, play to strengths, manage risks
• Sharpen responses with chains of reasoning, reverse prompts, and few-shot examples
• Use multiple AI perspectives to broaden your solutions
• Roleplay and apply AI to solve real workplace problems

Eligibility

• Participants will need to bring a laptop and charging cable to participate in class. 
• Participants should have already tried AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude) and have been using them for several weeks or months.
• This class is best for people who can do basic tasks such as entering a prompt and reviewing/editing the output, but want best practices and more creative ways to apply AI at work.
• CoorsTek employees will need to get manager approval before registering. Employees without approval maybe unenrolled or moved to a different class session.