AI Basics. A hands-on workshop.

How to use AI for Work and Daily Life

No tech experience needed. Just curiosity.

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Overwhelmed with AI and don't know where to start?

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll test drive top AI assistants and practice how to prompt effectively. We'll focus on everyday tasks: email writing, meeting notes, research, planning, image generation and more. You'll also learn about different AI Agents, AI Tools and how to use Agentic Browsers.

Warning

This session will open your mind to endless ideas and experience aha moments.

What you'll learn

A practical, hands-on walkthrough of the tools and techniques that make AI useful on day one.

1

Welcome & Setup

  • Introductions, expectations and a poll on AI experience.
  • Walkthrough of how to access ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity. Just enough so you can get started.
2

What are AI assistants and how can they help you

  • How AI assistants (like ChatGPT) work, their strengths and limitations.
  • Free vs paid, and when paying might help later.
  • Easy tips about privacy and responsible use.
  • Test drive and pick your fit.
3

How to talk to AI the right way (prompting)

  • Use of frameworks and tips for better results.
4

Using AI tools for everyday tasks

  • Live demos of top AI tools for email, meeting notes, calendar management and presentations.
  • Practise a few of these tools, like NotebookLM, based on your use case.
5

The super helpers (AI Agents)

  • What are AI agents.
  • Demo and practise using AI agents to help you get things done.
6

Let an AI browser do the work for you

  • What are agentic browsers.
  • How they can handle repetitive or boring tasks while you take a break or do something else.
  • Set up and practise with Perplexity's Comet and ChatGPT's Atlas.

Your investment

$99 + GST (NZD)

For a hands-on workshop of this calibre. You leave with real skills you can apply the same week.

Schedule & venue

Two ways to join.

In-person

Coming soon at your venue

Register your interest and we'll schedule a session for you.

Online

The Conversologist Lab

We hold these sessions for members in the Conversologist Lab. If you want to join or offer this within your community or organisation, let us know by registering your interest.

What our learners have to say

"As someone with a fairly solid grasp of technology, I found the course to be practical and insightful. Jam was an excellent tutor. Clear, approachable, and professional. She took the time to answer questions thoughtfully and created an environment where participants could engage comfortably at different levels of experience. Her delivery made what could have been an overwhelming topic feel structured and manageable."
"It was truly mind-blowing! Thanks to Jam's teaching, my understanding and use of AI tools has reached a whole new level."
"Really enjoyed learning with Jam. My understanding of AI was very limited and Jam was patient and worked at a pace suitable to my needs, giving plenty of time to the projects I was most interested in. 100% recommend this."
"You are one of the great practical people that I know. I really appreciate your passion, knowledge and energy with your classes."

Your trainer

JM

Jam Mayer

Chief Conversologist

Jam is deeply passionate about the digital space, keeping ahead of the trends, and mastering the industry's latest technologies and tools.

From her beginnings as a professional blogger, through her journey into social media, to education and public speaking, Jam's charm, upbeat style and depth of knowledge have earned her much respect in the industry. She has trained thousands of corporate professionals and business owners.

Jam has been professionally active in the digital space for 25 years and counting.

Ready to get confident with AI?

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