Generative AI in Practice

Using AI to Solve Challenges in Your Work 

Learn to harness the practical power of generative AI and apply it directly to your role, no matter what field you’re in. Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn to use, design, and build generative AI tools to create immediate value, gaining practical strategies to integrate AI into your workflows to make smarter, faster decisions. You’ll explore the big questions surrounding AI—the moral, philosophical, and ethical challenges inherent in this new frontier.

From beginner to expert, this course will strengthen your GenAI skills and empower you to use AI tools confidently in your tasks.

Why Take This Course?

  • Learn to craft and refine effective ChatGPT prompts for practical, real-world applications.

  • Develop the skills to create a customized Generative AI application—whether or not you have a technical background.

  • Understand best practices for privacy, data security, and the ethical use of AI tools.

  • Become conversant about the key issues shaping the future of AI, including risks and regulations, ethical implications, and emerging technologies.

Course Details

Instructor: Dan Keating, Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration, Simon Business School                          

Schedule: Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST 

Academic Credit: 0.5 credit hours

Modality: Online (via Zoom)

Cost: $1,000 

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Join a Virtual Info Session 

Curious about how Generative AI can impact your work, immediately? Join us for an info session on Generative AI in Practice, a hands-on, three-session course designed for anyone seeking to apply fundamental AI skills to your role in your industry. Whether a beginner or more advanced ChatGPT user, the course will sharpen your skills. As well, you’ll build AI-powered agents and tackle the philosophical and ethical challenges of this fast-moving field. No technical background needed.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • 12 p.m. EST

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 

Who is this course intended for?

This course is designed for anyone seeking to master fundamental AI skills that can be applied to various roles and industries.

What will the class sessions look like?

Each Zoom session is ninety minutes and held over lunch to make the course more accessible during the workday. In between classes, there are roughly one hour of videos to watch on your own time, and manageable individual assignments.

Here’s a breakdown of the course sessions:

Session 1: Interactive case designed to teach curiosity utilizing ChatGPT; to engage with ChatGPT prompts, use industry-standard project management frameworks, generate data visualizations, and to ideate.
Session 2: Interactive case to discuss the philosophy, ethics, and bias of AI.
Session 3: Presentations on the outcomes of your Custom GPT application.

How much time should I expect to spend on coursework outside of class?

You should expect to spend up to 10 hours of time outside of class over the total three-week period.

What materials are needed for this course?
  • Students are expected to have a ChatGPT login. For some more advanced applications, students may consider a subscription to ChatGPT Plus ($20 per month + tax).
  • Students should purchase Robot Souls by Dr. Eve Poole. It can be purchased here on Amazon.
  • Optional: Open AI API funding (~$5)

 

Have questions? 

  If you have any questions about the course, reach out to the Simon Admissions Team.

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