Workers Continue to Master AI Tools, Elevating Roles in Evolving Workplaces
Professionals are consistently leveraging AI for efficiency, with new resources emerging to support continuous skill growth.
Tools worth a Saturday
OpenAI's ChatGPT (Free version available)
For Whom: Professionals across various fields
What To Try: Generate initial drafts, brainstorm ideas, or quickly explore multiple content directions to save time on first-pass creation.
Google Gemini (Free access, Pro tier available)
For Whom: Users within the Google ecosystem (Workspace, Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
What To Try: Write, summarize, or brainstorm content directly in Google Docs, or analyze and visualize data within Google Sheets.
Microsoft Copilot (Integrated with Microsoft 365)
For Whom: Microsoft 365 users (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
What To Try: Summarize meetings and emails in Teams and Outlook, generate or edit documents in Word, or create and analyze data sets in Excel.
Reskilling worth a Saturday
Simplilearn's Free AI Course with Certificate
For Whom: Beginners, career switchers, and anyone curious about AI, no technical background needed.
Time: 1 hour of self-paced video lessons, accessible for 90 days.
Merit America's Free Workplace AI Essentials Course (with Google AI Professional Certificate)
For Whom: Individuals seeking prompting skills and a recognized AI credential, no technical background required.
Time: Approximately 8-9 hours per week for 6 weeks, including self-paced coursework and live workshops.
Coursera: Maximize Productivity With AI Tools
For Whom: Workers looking to leverage generative AI for faster task completion and optimized workflows.
Time: Approximately 2 hours 13 minutes across 5 modules.
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