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AI Basics for Everyone

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence with Confidence and Clarity

Program Summary

What You Will Learn

A friendly, step-by-step introduction to artificial intelligence. Learn what AI is, how everyday AI assistants work, and how to use voice and text tools safely in your daily life.

Course Objectives

  • Understand what AI is and is not, in everyday language
  • Confidently use conversational AI assistants for daily tasks
  • Draft messages, plan meals, and organize information with AI
  • Recognize AI mistakes, scams, and privacy risks

Skills You Will Build

Prompting fundamentalsVoice & speech AI toolsAI safety and privacyEveryday fact-checkingMobile AI apps

Final Hands-On Project

Build a Personalized Everyday AI Helper to draft emails, organize recipes, or prepare family schedules.

Curriculum

Week-by-Week Learning Modules

Week 1

Demystifying AI

What AI is, where it touches our lives, and replacing intimidation with curiosity.

Week 2

Conversational Tools

Hands-on guided practice with ChatGPT, Copilot, and conversational helpers.

Week 3

AI in Everyday Life

Drafting messages, meal planning, translating languages, and practical life hacks.

Week 4

Staying Safe & Confident

Data privacy, avoiding scams, recognizing AI hallucinations, and lifelong practice.

Practice

Practical Assignments & Examples

  • Guided first conversation with an AI assistant
  • Draft a real email or message with AI
  • Build a weekly meal plan using AI suggestions
  • Fact-check an AI-generated answer against a trusted source
Who Should Attend

Is This Program Right for You?

  • Adults who feel curious but intimidated by AI
  • Community members who have never used a chatbot
  • First-time technology users who want plain-language explanations
  • Anyone who wants to understand what AI means for everyday life
Pricing & Scholarships

Cost & Financial Support

Full community scholarships are planned for eligible participants. Final pricing and scholarship availability will be confirmed before any class is scheduled.
Class availability: No sessions of this program are currently scheduled. We do not advertise unconfirmed class times or availability. When approved dates are set, they will appear on our Classes & Events page.
Instructor

Instructor Information

Instructors for this program will be announced when classes are scheduled and confirmed. We do not list unverified instructor credentials. All instructors complete our onboarding and, where applicable, safeguarding requirements.
FAQ

Program FAQ

Do I need any technical experience?+

No. This course starts from absolute zero and uses everyday language throughout.

What tools will we use?+

Free, widely available AI assistants. We will guide you through setup on the first day.

Is there a cost?+

Full scholarships are planned for eligible learners. Final pricing is confirmed before scheduling.

Ready to join AI Basics for Everyone?

Register your interest and we will notify you when enrollment opens for this program.