Birmingham AI 101: Your First Real Conversation with ChatGPT

Ready to finally understand what all the AI hype is about?

This free 90-minute workshop is for complete beginners - people who've heard of ChatGPT but never really used it, or tried it once and weren't sure what to do next.

No jargon. No hype. Just practical, hands-on learning.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

→ What ChatGPT actually is (and isn't)

→ Why your first prompt probably didn't work - and how to fix it

→ The "be specific" principle that changes everything

→ Actually useful things you can do TODAY: writing help, research, brainstorming, learning

→ Tips that actually matter (and what NOT to put in ChatGPT)

→ What's next: other tools worth knowing

WHAT TO BRING:

→ A laptop or tablet (you'll be trying things live)

→ A free ChatGPT account (we'll show you how to set one up if you don't have one)

→ Questions - we'll have plenty of time for Q&A

WHO THIS IS FOR:

This workshop is perfect if you:

• Have never used ChatGPT (or only tried it once)

• Feel overwhelmed by all the AI news and don't know where to start

• Want practical skills, not theory

• Learn best by doing, not just watching

FORMAT:

This is a live, interactive session via Google Meet. You'll follow along on your own device and try things in real-time. The session will be recorded for those who can't attend live.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Daniel Walters is an Operations and MarTech consultant and AI practitioner who's been helping Birmingham professionals integrate AI into their workflows. He believes AI should be practical, accessible, and human-centered.

HOSTED BY:

Birmingham AI - Birmingham's community for AI practitioners, enthusiasts, and the AI-curious.
Join us at birminghamai.org