
AI Tools for the Office | AISV.815
Using common office software tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM, you’ll discover how AI converts natural language input into actionable productivity tasks, streamlines and automates your workflow and enhances efficiency across document creation, spreadsheets, presentations, calendars, and emails.
This course is designed for nontechnical professionals looking to harness generative AI. You’ll explore tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and NotebookLM, gaining hands-on experience in AI-driven content creation, summarization, and automation.
You'll be skilled in prompt engineering and be able to use MS or Google Drive office software more efficiently and effectively, helping you to succeed in today's fast-paced work environment.
Please bring a use case to solve with generative AI.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and utilize commonly available AI-enhanced tools like Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM
- Use natural language prompts efficiently to generate useful answers and content.
- Work more efficiently and effectively with documents, pdfs, spreadsheets, presentations, email and calendars.
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Schedule
Date: | Start Time: | End Time: | Meeting Type: | Location: |
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Thu, 04-24-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Thu, 05-01-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Thu, 05-08-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Thu, 05-15-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Thu, 05-22-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Thu, 05-29-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Thu, 06-12-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |