AI for Beginners @ Work - ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + Copilot (Udemy.com)
Learn AI for work tools: prompts, context, fact checking, productivity, and creativity using ChatGPT, Claude etc
Created by: Mike Wheeler
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- Distinguish between predictive AI and generative AI, and explain how large language models generate text one token at a time.
- Set up and use free accounts with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini, and compare how each works.
- Write effective prompts and apply context engineering techniques to guide AI behavior.
- Use AI for real tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing articles, researching topics, brainstorming, and planning.
- Evaluate AI output critically by spotting hallucinations, fact-checking answers, and applying ethical use.
- Boost productivity, creativity, and learning with AI while developing durable skills such as communication and collaboration.
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 45% of them
- Reviews1,562#295 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length3.7 hoursshorter than 64% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 82% of them
Course Description
This beginner-friendly course will help you build real confidence with artificial intelligence by showing you how to use the most popular AI tools in practical, everyday ways at work and beyond.
You will start with the foundations of AI, learning the difference between predictive AI and generative AI, and seeing how large language models produce text one token at a time. You will also discover why context matters and how providing better context improves accuracy and usefulness.
From there you will go hands-on. You will set up free accounts for ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini with AI Mode. ChatGPT will be the main platform for practice, but you will also explore how other tools compare so you can decide which best fits your work.
You will learn the essentials of prompt engineering and context engineering. You will practice writing prompts for real tasks such as drafting emails, summarizing articles, planning projects, and brainstorming ideas. You will also learn how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) helps AI provide more reliable answers.
Throughout the course, you will see how AI is embedded in search engines, writing software, and productivity platforms. You will explore advanced features like custom GPTs, projects, operators, and agents at an introductory level so you know what is possible.
You will apply AI to real-world workflows, boosting productivity, doing deeper research, writing more efficiently, and generating creative output. You will also learn how to check AI responses for accuracy, how to fact-check answers with tools like Gemini or Perplexity, and how to use AI responsibly and ethically.
By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in AI literacy and the confidence to integrate AI tools into your daily life and work. You will also know the next steps you can take, including more advanced courses on prompt engineering, accuracy and hallucination mitigation, no-code agents, and AI-powered communication and collaboration.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
1,562 Reviews
Mike Wheeler
I am the founder of Velza Training & Consulting for AI and Salesforce Implementations and Consulting Services!
I am the first instructor to teach Generative AI on the edX platform. My courses consistently reach best-seller status across Claude, NVIDIA, ChatGPT, Microsoft, Salesforce, Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering and AI.
I am also the author of the 'Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Study Guide' published by O'Reilly Media, released October, 2025.
I am passionate about helping you become a 'Creator in a Consumption World'
I gravitate towards tools and tech that empower the non-technical to build and create amazing things online.
That is why I was drawn to amazing tools and platforms, such as Salesforce, ChatGPT and more.
After Thousands of Udemy Survey ratings for my courses, the students have spoken:
"Are you learning valuable information?" 99.6% answered YES
"Are the explanations of the concepts clear?" 99.8% answered YES
"Is the instructor knowledgeable about the topic?" 99.9% answered YES
Before discovering Salesforce, I worked as a Technical Writer, Trainer, and built blogs using Wordpress. Once I found Salesforce, I saw it as the quickest path to building world-class web and mobile applications for businesses and consumers.
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Reviews
By Charron Abston on 9/17/2026
I am enjoying this AI Course. It is definitely the right fit for me to learn more about AI. I have also taken Mike's SalesForce Courses on the Udemy App. Mike Wheeler is one of my favorite Instructors. I love his Teaching style and I learn a lot from his courses. He is very knowledgeable and he has a great voice.
By TCPVN Account 01 on 9/13/2026
The course is suitable for beginners with much useful knowledge to start the journey of exploring and applying AI Tools into work to be more productive.
By Natalia Matteo on 8/6/2026
Hasta el momento mi experiencia con el curso ha sido muy positiva. Me ayuda a comprender las diferencias entre chatgpt, copilot, gemini y como aplicar estas herramientas segun las necesidades
By Inga Hale on 6/18/2026
I feel he is very easy to understand and he is making it easy for someone who does not know anything about AI to understand and learn the ins and outs of AI
By Dr.Rajashekar Matpathi on 6/18/2026
"The Mastering Python course on Infosys Springboard is well-structured, engaging, and highly beneficial for beginners and aspiring programmers. It covers Python fundamentals, data structures, functions, object-oriented programming, and practical applications in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. The hands-on exercises and real-world examples enhance coding proficiency and problem-solving skills. Overall, it is an excellent course for building a strong foundation in Python programming."This offers an excellent real-world comparison of what each tool does best, helping you understand how to leverage their unique strengths at work.
By Greg Cuff on 6/5/2026
The instructor is very knowledgeable and is good at breaking down each segment so that the information is very easy for a beginner to digest.
By Pepijn Raes on 6/3/2026
Useful to get introduction in AI and the different tools, les usefull as a guide on how to start using it (examples are not really worked out enough). Maybe this is not in the scope of this training.
By Brian Catland on 5/27/2026
This course is perfect for me as someone who is just starting to explore and better understand the AI tools available to me and how they can help me with various tasks.
By Martin Kubis on 5/18/2026
Good, but... If you want to get an overall overview of AI is, what different tools are available and what are their capabilities, then this course is good. However, it often demonstrates parts that you need to subscribe for or they no longer exist (Sora). There was a part related to image generation which is cut to just 2 mins and not explained why. To me the part was incomplete as the outcome was supposed to be further processed by Gemini which was not demonstrated at all.
By Michael Holser on 4/5/2026
This course provides a good overview of these AI Agents and demonstrated their basic features in a way I could clearly understand. I look forward to exploring these agents to apply AI in my own personal work flow.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












