COURSE DESCRIPTION

Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course will help you confidently use AI tools to improve productivity, communication, study, research and everyday tasks.

Delivered in a hands-on computer lab environment, you'll learn how to use leading AI platforms including ChatGPT, NotebookLM and Perplexity to write emails, summarise information, organise ideas, conduct research, create simple AI-generated images and plan projects more efficiently.

Designed for complete beginners, this practical course focuses on real-world applications rather than technical concepts or coding. You'll build confidence through guided activities, demonstrations and practical exercises that you can immediately apply at work, in your studies, or at home.

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to use AI safely, write effective prompts, evaluate AI-generated information and confidently integrate AI into your everyday life.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Parramatta Community College.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what generative AI is and how it can be used in everyday life, work and study.
• Use ChatGPT to draft, edit, summarise and organise written content.
• Create simple AI-generated images using text prompts.
• Write effective prompts to achieve better AI responses.
• Use AI safely and understand what information should never be shared.
• Research topics using Perplexity and evaluate source-supported information.
• Use NotebookLM to summarise and analyse documents and learning materials.
• Apply AI to practical tasks such as emails, resumes, interview preparation, planning and research.
• Critically review AI-generated content and identify when information should be verified.
• Complete a digital workbook demonstrating practical AI skills.
  
  

COURSE DELIVERY

This course is delivered over two 4-hour face-to-face sessions in a computer lab at Parramatta Community College.

Learning includes:

• Trainer-led demonstrations
• Guided hands-on activities
• Practical exercises
• Individual practice
• Digital workbook activities
• Group discussion and reflection

No previous AI experience is required.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course is suitable for beginners.

Participants should:

• Have basic computer skills.
• Be able to use a web browser and email account.
• Be comfortable opening multiple browser tabs.
• Have access to an email account for logging into AI platforms.
• Bring a mobile phone for account verification if required
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Participants should bring:

• Email login details
• Mobile phone (for account verification if required)
• The computer lab provides:
• Desktop computer
• Internet access
• Modern web browser

Free accounts will be used where applicable.

ASSESSMENT

This is a practical, participation-based course.

Throughout the course, participants will complete a digital workbook that includes:

• AI safety activities
• Prompt-writing exercises
• Writing and editing tasks
• AI image generation
• Research activities
• Source-based document analysis
• A practical AI mini-project
• Personal reflection

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this course, please contact Parramatta Community College on

📞 02 9687 2072
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