Crash Course Overview

Using generative AI today is like driving a car in a world where most people bike, or navigating with GPS while everyone else uses a paper map. You’ll move faster, cover more ground with less effort, and save valuable time. However, similar to cars and GPS, AI tools aren’t perfect. They occasionally misfire, glitch, or lead you slightly off course. Yet these imperfections haven’t stopped people from using cars or GPS, and they shouldn’t deter you from exploring AI either. The reality is clear: AI is the world’s newest disruptive technology, and it’s here to stay. People who learn to harness its power will outpace their peers and gain a significant edge in work and life. Those who resist change and cling to old methods will find it increasingly difficult to keep up as the world accelerates around them.

The purpose of this free crash course is to teach you how to use AI to improve your productivity in your career and personal life. It’s for everyone: those who have never used AI, those who have experimented with it a few times, and even for people who have already worked AI into their daily routine. We’ll also tackle AI’s major limitations and suggest ways to mitigate them. After finishing this course, you’ll have a stronger grasp of AI than most of your peers and will be ready to turn AI from a buzzword into your competitive edge.

Below is a list of all the topics we’ll cover in this crash course. Click on any one of them to start learning!

You’ll get the most out of this course if you follow along with an AI tool. Below are a list of my favorite free AI tools. While each of these tools also offer paid tiers, the free versions will more than cover your needs in virtually any scenario. We’ll cover each of these tools in detail as well as put them head-to-head in the ChatGPT vs Other Tools section.