AI Fundamentals Live Workshop
Your Path to Productivity, Creativity, & Future-Readiness.
Unlock the potential of AI in your life and work with hands-on learning, practical insights, and expert guidance. Join a supportive community of others exploring this exciting new technology.
​
This is a three-hour, hands-on workshop designed to get you up and running with AI in a fun, engaging way.
​
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm (in person)
Date: January 18, 2025
Location: Mill Valley Community Center
Cost: $500.00
What Makes This Workshop Different?
​​
This isn’t just another AI class—it’s an interactive, small-group experience designed for hands-on learning. You’ll dive into the tools, guided by someone who brings real-world expertise as a parent, business executive, and educator. With a practical focus and just enough theory to tie everything together, this workshop equips you with skills you can immediately apply in your personal and professional life.​​
You'll leave this course with...
-
A clear understanding of why AI is transforming work, creativity, and daily life—and how you can harness its potential.
-
The foundational skills for building an AI mindset: curiosity, experimentation, and critical thinking.
-
A simple, repeatable framework for writing effective prompts that deliver impressive results every time.
-
Time-saving strategies and productivity hacks using AI for tasks big and small.
-
A curated list of the best AI tools and apps, matched to specific tasks and goals.
-
The confidence to explain AI's value in practical terms—whether to your team, your friends, or even your kids.
Workshop Agenda
Introductions
Start with a brief and engaging icebreaker to set a collaborative tone. This will help everyone connect and align on shared goals for the day.
AI 101: The Basics You Need to Know
A jargon-free introduction to AI, explaining what it is and how it works in practical terms. No deep theory—just the essentials to build your confidence.
​
Overview of the Leading Tools
Discover the most popular AI tools and what makes them effective. By the end of this session, you’ll know which tools to start using immediately.
​
B R E A K
Meet the Tools
Hands-on introduction to leading AI tools like ChatGPT. You’ll also preview cutting-edge tools that inspire creativity and innovation.
Crafting Prompts that Work
Master the art of creating prompts to achieve your desired results while avoiding common pitfalls. Think of this as your key to unlocking AI’s potential.
​
Hands-on Session
Practice what you’ve learned in a guided, interactive session. These exercises will demonstrate how AI can amplify creativity and productivity when used thoughtfully.
​
B R E A K
Building Your AI Experience
AI in Your Personal Life
Discover how AI can become your everyday assistant, streamlining tasks like scheduling, meal planning, and managing finances. Unleash your creativity with tools that help you write, brainstorm, or explore new hobbies. Whether it’s personal growth, organization, or entertainment, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and strategies to enhance your day-to-day life.
AI in Your Professional Life
Learn how to safely and effectively introduce AI into your work environment. Explore ways AI can optimize workflows, support decision-making, and supercharge your communication. From automating repetitive tasks to generating new insights, we’ll cover how to start small, build trust, and scale your AI use as your confidence grows. This session will equip you to lead with AI, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Q&A and Tools to Take Away
An open forum to address your questions, followed by actionable next steps and resources tailored to your needs.
Meet the Instructors
This workshop is led by Matt Strain and Doug Nelson, who bring extensive experience in helping humans integrate new technologies in ways that are actionable and accessible.
"Aside from the beyond user-friendly, ease of entry into ChatGPT, I thought the sense of community and the way you interacted with the group and the individuals was super welcoming and made everyone feel very comfortable and willing to comment and ask questions, which is quite a rarity." -
Independent Film & Television Producer
Matt demystifies the A.I. landscape and puts a caring, human face on the coming A.I. revolution. He offers thoughtful, practical, and immediate suggestions for ways to make the most of this fast-evolving technology.
Mark, CEO ExtendedSession
Matt's exceptional ability to simplify complex principles led to improved work quality and efficiency. The investment paid for itself within weeks. I highly recommend Matt Strain for businesses seeking elevated operations and team performance through deeper AI understanding.
Leiha D, President of Laulima Process Architect Firm
Frequently asked questions
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
- 09
- 10
- 11
- 12