Course features 14 video lessons

PLUS: Course members have access to recordings of our 2026 AI Lunch Club series.

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Meet your instructors

Chris Snider (left) and Chris Porter (right) have taught thousands of people how to use AI tools to in their role as co-founders of Innovation Profs and in their roles as professors at Drake University. Porter is the director of Drake University’s artificial intelligence program and an associate professor of computer science.   Chris Snider is a professor of multimedia in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Drake University.

Who this course is for

This course is built for professionals who want to use AI with confidence and consistency. You might be new and trying to figure out where to begin, or you might be experienced but tired of unpredictable results.

What makes it different

This course is practical and applied. Every module includes a project that reinforces the lesson and produces something you can use. You’ll learn tools, but you’ll also learn judgement: when to trust AI, when to verify, and when not to use it.

How the course works

Short lessons plus hands-on assignments. You’ll practice across the major tools, build a personal prompt library, and develop workflows that fit your real work. 

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 20 Lessons

  1. 1

    Getting Started with Generative AI

    1. Welcome to Generative AI Fundamentals Free preview
    2. 1. What is Generative AI? Free preview
    3. (Included in full purchase)

      2. How LLMs work

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      3. Current Landscape of AI Tools

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      4. Reasoning Models and Deep Research

  2. 2

    Prompting AI

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      5. Improve your prompts with the BUILD formula

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      6. Prompt libraries

  3. 3

    Get More From AI Tools

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      7. Advanced features: Agents/GPTs, Agent mode, NotebookLM

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      8. Multimodality

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      9. Image prompting & tools

  4. 4

    Gen AI at Work

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      10. Intro to Microsoft Copilot 365

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      11. Intro to Google Workspace

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      12. Gen AI at Work

  5. 5

    Legal and Ethical Issues

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      13. Legal and Ethical Issues

  6. 6

    More Gen AI Tools

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      14. Vibe Coding

    2. 15. Our Favorite Generative AI Tools Free preview
  7. 7

    Bonus Material

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      AI Lunch Club - Getting Started with Generative AI - Feb. 9, 2026

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      AI Lunch Club - Getting Started with Google Gemini - Feb. 16, 2026

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      AI Lunch Club - Copilot Agents - Feb. 23, 2026

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      AI Lunch Club - Vibe Coding - March 4, 2026

How long do I have access to the course?  You get full access to all video lessons and materials for 12 months from the date of purchase. This gives you plenty of time to revisit the modules as the technology evolves.

Is the course self-paced?  Yes. You can start, stop, and rewind whenever you like. You have total control over your learning schedule.

Can I access the course on my phone or tablet?  Absolutely. The platform is fully mobile-responsive, so you can learn at your desk or on the go.

Do you offer group discounts for teams?  Yes. We have special pricing for companies looking to upskill five or more employees at once. Contact us at [email protected] for a custom quote.

What if the AI tools change next week?  AI moves fast, which is why we teach the fundamentals. Tools may change their interface, but the logic of prompting and workflow design remains the same. We will update the course content to reflect major industry shifts.

Do I need a paid subscription to ChatGPT, Gemini, etc?  We show you how to get incredible results using free versions of these tools. However, we also highlight the added benefits of "Pro" accounts so you can decide if the investment is right for you.

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