Beyond Prompting: From AI Productivity to Value Creation


Course number : CCPS-1120    ID : 164227   

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Many of us have started using AI to answer questions, draft content, or complete everyday tasks. But are we creating meaningful value, or simply doing the same work a little faster? This interactive workshop explores how to move beyond individual AI conversations and begin building repeatable processes that save time, improve consistency, and create lasting value. We'll introduce context engineering, a practical approach to organizing information, instructions, and feedback to get more reliable results from AI. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to turn everyday AI interactions into reusable workflows, refine those processes over time, and begin thinking beyond individual productivity toward broader opportunities for improvement. Some familiarity with AI chatbots is recommended. Bring an example of a recurring task or process you'd like to improve.

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning

Instructor
Chase Becicka 

CEUs : 0.24

 

Notice

Please read:  We will use Claude for demonstrations and activities in this class, but these tools exist across the major AI Platforms. A Claude account is not required but if you wish to to follow along hands-on, you will need a paid Claude account (Pro or higher), your phone for any sign-in verification code, and the ability to log in from a shared lab computer. Free accounts will not support the activities.

Tuition:  $39.00


Registration Closes On
Monday, April 5, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/6/2027 - 4/6/2027 Weekly - Tue 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning  Map, Room: 402 Chase Becicka  ClassRoom

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