AI Essentials: Get Ahead Before 2026

You probably feel like you should understand AI by now.

Like everyone else figured it out and you're still not sure where to start.

You've tried ChatGPT once or twice. Got some okay results. Got overwhelmed by the features. Nothing made you think "this changes everything."

So you moved on.

What we'll cover:

→ Making sense of the free tools with free accounts: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity - which one for what, and why it matters

→ Daily workflows: Email drafting, document summaries, project planning, brainstorming

→ Prompts that actually work: Get the best results by giving AI the best commands and requests

→ Managing your work: Using free features like Projects, chat organization, and conversation history

→ What to trust vs double-check: AI makes mistakes. We'll cover how ensure quality.

You'll practice with YOUR real work:

• That email you've been putting off
• The long article you need to understand
• The project you're planning
• Whatever's actually on your plate

You'll leave with:

✅ Finished work (not just notes)

✅ 10 reusable prompt templates

✅ Clear understanding of which free tool does what best

✅ Confidence to keep experimenting

The reality: Once you're comfortable, you'll find dozens of daily uses. But first, get over the "I'm not sure what I'm doing" feeling.

That's what this is for.

What to bring: Your laptop. I'll provide time in the beginning to create free accounts on the platforms.

December 4th, 6:30pm, Wilmington NC • $25 • 20 spots

Small-group and hands-on. Real practice, not theory lectures.

If you've been meaning to figure this out, come do it with people who feel the same way.