AI Essentials: A Practical Guide for Professionals

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the AI Essentials course through Emory Continuing Education. It provided a clear understanding of AI and its key players and gave me the confidence to navigate its many applications. Overall, this class jump-started my grasp of AI fundamentals and how the technology can be applied to data analysis, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving in both professional and everyday contexts. The instructors were outstanding—engaging, knowledgeable, and adept at making complex applications accessible. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their AI knowledge and stay current in an increasingly AI-driven world. Please note this paragraph was written by me using AI!! Thanks again for a rewarding and life changing experience."

Cynthia

"As a Digital Marketing Executive, I initially joined this program to deepen my understanding of AI and explore how it could enhance my professional workflow. Having already used AI tools, I thought I had a solid grasp of the basics—and I couldn't imagine how the class would fill four sessions. However, the experience far exceeded my expectations and flew by faster than I anticipated! I gained invaluable skills that I’ve already started applying. For instance, a budget exercise that would typically take me a week was completed in just half a day, thanks to the techniques I learned. The professors were exceptional, tailoring the course to our specific needs and making complex concepts approachable and actionable. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to integrate AI into their professional toolkit. It’s a transformative experience that delivers immediate value."

Melanie W.

"Great class! The instructors were fantastic at not only teaching but fascinating the class to engage the students and make it relevant to those in attendance. Highly recommend! The examples of how it can be used for marketing, content, PowerPoint, emails, visuals, audio was invaluable. Also, how it can be used with other applications. Basically - showing examples of the capabilities (quiz questions, etc.) was very helpful to understand it’s potential. I also appreciated the guidance on validating responses and how to review resources and citations. "

Liz N.

"This class provided me with a strong understanding of the subject matter, equipping me with both the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to apply what I’ve learned. The course structure effectively balanced theory and hands-on practice, making the material more accessible and engaging. Additionally, the resources provided—such as readings, exercises, and external references—will be valuable for further study and skill development. I appreciate the clear explanations and structured approach, which made complex topics easier to grasp. Overall, this class has been a great learning experience, and I feel more confident in my ability to use and expand upon the knowledge gained."

Grant W

"I am emailing to let you know that I found all of the ideas from this course to be helpful, especially the job search strategies and information about Zapier. I have started using for my social posts schedule."

Anna H.

"This AI Essentials course significantly expanded my toolkit and confidence, turning my initial curiosity and uses into much more practical, effective, and daily applications. As a coach, educator, business owner, and in my personal development, I found several new and improved ways for my ‘little assistant’ to help me produce content, solve problems, research plans and promotions, and quite a bit more. The instructors' flexible approach and those extra discussion sessions helped me tackle my own real projects immediately, with an expert guide. I found the course worth every minute and strongly recommend it for professionals who want to stop watching AI develop and start fully using it!"

Madison C.

"It was a pleasure meeting you and thanks for organizing the program. I enjoyed the program so much and have begun to utilize skills learned at my firm, and even provided a dashboard to our client and another for use within the firm. We have since started a Data Analytics and advisory services line at my public accounting firm. I am excited to grow out our practice in the next year. "

Kevin B.

"The course included many additional resources in the student portal, including a 31-page career management guide detailing how to use AI in preparing for a job search, the actual job search, and how to continue furthering career opportunities afterward. Since I don’t know much about AI, hearing other students' questions helped me understand additional functionalities, capabilities, and uses of AI. The students also occasionally offered tips or experiences that enhanced my learning. The office hours were very helpful and added great value to the course. I greatly appreciated the extra time provided to answer individual questions."

Wen B.