Getting Started With AI - Bonus Materials
Why AI Matters Now?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from “future technology” to a practical tool used daily in business, education, and IT.
Whether you work in healthcare, finance, government, education, or software development, AI tools can help you think faster, write clearer, solve problems more efficiently, and make better decisions. The advantage isn’t just knowing what AI is. The real advantage comes from learning how to use it effectively—the same way professionals learn spreadsheets, project management tools, or coding languages. This guide is designed to give you a clear starting point.
By the end of this QuickStart guide, you will know:
- What AI does well (and what it does poorly)
- Which tools matter most for beginners
- How to write prompts that generate useful output
- How to use AI responsibly at work How to apply AI immediately using real examples
Course Curriculum
Eric Frick
I have worked in software development and IT operations for 30 years as a Software Developer, Software Development Manager, Software Architect and Operations Manager. For the last ten years, I have taught evening courses on various IT related subjects at several local universities in the central Ohio area. In 2015 I founded http://destinlearning.com and have developed a series of online courses and books that can provide practical information to students on various IT and software development topics.
