Ai Unlocked 2025

Demystify Artificial Intelligence and Learn Practical Prompting for Everyday Use.

What you'll learn

Define what a Large Language Model (LLM) is and identify popular, accessible tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

Formulate clear, effective prompts to guide LLMs for various communication and creative tasks.

Utilize LLMs for practice everyday applications, including drafting content, summarizing information and brainstorming ideas.

Understand essential considerations for responsible LLM use, including identifying "hallucinations" and privacy awareness.

Requirements

No experience required. We start with a simple grounded approach from zero.

Description

Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence but don't know where to start? This is the course for you! AI Unlocked is designed for absolute beginners who want to confidently understand and use Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, without needing any technical background or coding skills.In this practical, no-jargon course, you'll go from AI curious to AI confident. You'll begin by truly understanding what LLMs are and how they work at a foundational level. Simple, grounded explanations that don't require a degree in computer science to understand. Then, you'll learn the essential skill of crafting effective "prompts", the simple instructions that unlock AI's power – so you can get the exact responses you need.The course then dives into everyday applications, showing you exactly how to use AI for writing emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas, and even leveraging AI features directly on your phone or tablet. Finally, you'll gain crucial knowledge on responsible AI use, including how to spot "hallucinations" and understand basic privacy considerations.AI does not have to be confusing, let me help begin to understand how to leverage these tools in your daily life. Don't miss out on the AI revolution. Enroll now and start your first conversations with AI today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Setting Expectations

Section 2: What Are These "AI" Things Everyone's Talking About?

Lecture 3 Meet Your New Digital Assistant: What is an LLM?

Lecture 4 How Do They 'Think'? (The Very Basics)

Lecture 5 What Can LLMs Do For YOU (Right Now)?

Lecture 6 Accessing LLMs: Copilot, Gemini and ChatGPT

Section 3: Your First Conversation with an LLM: The Power of Prompts

Lecture 7 Talking to AI: What is a "Prompt"?

Lecture 8 The Golden Rule: Be Clear and Specific

Lecture 9 Giving Context and Detail

Lecture 10 Refining Your Prompts: Iteration is Key

Section 4: Everyday Uses of LLMs: Practical Applications

Lecture 11 Writing & Communication Helper

Lecture 12 Information & Learning Assistant

Lecture 13 Creativity & Brainstorming Partner

Lecture 14 LLMs on Your Phone & Devices

Section 5: What LLMs AREN'T (Yet) & Responsible Use

Lecture 15 The "Don't Believe Everything It Says" Rule: Hallucinations

Lecture 16 Bias and Sensitivity

Lecture 17 Privacy and Data

Lecture 18 The Future is Now: Continuous Learning

Individuals with little or no prior AI/ML experience, who want to understand and practically use LLMs in their daily life or work, without needing to code or understand complex theories.