This course unlocks productivity in the workplace by demonstrating the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce workload, increase efficiency, and improve employee performance. From managing the dread of a blank page to complex spreadsheets, Dr. Sharma guides you through short, interactive lessons that can immediately be applied in a workplace setting to optimize workflows and increase on-the-job performance.

AI Tools for the Workplace
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What you'll learn
Master advanced prompt engineering frameworks to automate everyday writing, data sorting, and multi-app project workflows.
Clean, analyze, and build visual dashboards from complex spreadsheet data using structured plain-language AI instructions.
Implement the "Explore, Port-It, Verify-It" loop to audit AI outputs for accuracy, security, and ethical compliance.
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August 2026
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