Boost Productivity with AI-Powered Business Tools
Date: 01/21/2025
Start Time: 10:00 AM PT
End Time: 12:00 PM PT


This course introduces the foundational concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is designed for individuals with little prior experience. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students explore the core principles, methodologies, and tools that drive AI technologies. This course utilizes the free version of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
This course is ideal for beginners seeking to demystify AI and understand its potential applications in real-world scenarios.

Key Takeaways:
• Explore AI applications – discover, through real-world examples, how AI can enhance productivity and solve challenges in your work
• Develop basic AI skills – build simple models and understand interaction with AI tools
• Prepare for advanced learning of AI – establish a solid foundation for further AI usage




Instructors Neal Otto and Dan Schrenk
"People work too hard to get simple things done!” quotes Neal Otto, Jumpstart Computer Training. Neal and Jumpstart believe that technology should reduce waste and help us all get more of the right things done, faster. Since 1996, Neal and Jumpstart have helped tens of thousands of individuals improve their use of Microsoft technologies.
Neal, a former high school teacher, is known for his broad knowledge of an extensive array of Microsoft software and his ability to connect with students of all abilities and styles. Given his background, he can keep audiences engaged and entertained.
Neal lives in Corvallis Oregon with his sweetheart Shannon. Linus THE Wonder Dog and Cali THE Wonder Dog 2 keep Neal company in his office during webinars. Neal is a long-distance bicyclist and loves to spend any spare time in his shop making sawdust or in the kitchen making bread. Son Nathan is the CFO of Fluke Healthcare; daughter Brynne is self-employed and resides in Bellingham Washington.

Dan Schrenk has cultivated a diverse 25-year career in IT, excelling in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. In 2009, he founded Schrenk Consulting with a mission to empower small and medium-sized businesses by addressing their IT needs. His journey into the world of machine learning began in 2019 with a software application project that sparked his passion for artificial intelligence. Since then, Dan has been instrumental in developing, implementing, and deploying AI technologies across various projects.
A native of Oregon, Dan resides in Beaverton with his wife, their two children, and their spirited Boston Terrier, Sadie. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is an avid woodworker, particularly enjoying woodturning. Dan is also a dedicated reader with a keen interest in science fiction, biographies, and U.S. history.

Event Sponsor:  NACM Commercial Services

Course Level:  I - Intermediate

Credits:
CEU: 0.200
CCE: 0.200


Location:
Webinar
 


Price:
 Members: $135.00 Non-Members: $175.00

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Cancellations will be accepted for full refund no later than five working days prior to event — substitute attendees accepted up to day of event.