ChatGPT has become one of the most powerful tools for thinking, creating, researching, and working more efficiently. But getting truly useful results takes more than asking simple questions.

In this class, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT confidently and intentionally, starting from the fundamentals and progressing through advanced workflows, creative use cases, data analysis, automation, and Custom GPT creation. While the demonstrations use ChatGPT-4o, the techniques you’ll learn are tool-agnostic fundamentals that apply across future versions as the platform evolves.

We’ll begin with the essentials: setting up your account, understanding the interface, personalizing settings, and mastering core prompting techniques. From there, you’ll explore ChatGPT’s advanced capabilities, including vision, browsing, reasoning, canvas, voice mode, and Custom GPTs, and see how they can be applied in real-world scenarios.

The second half of the class is highly practical and project-driven. You’ll use ChatGPT to conduct structured research, brainstorm and plan creative or business ideas, analyze data files, automate workflows with tools like Zapier, and design reusable prompt systems. You’ll also build capstone-style projects that turn ChatGPT into a repeatable assistant rather than a one-off tool.

By the end of the class, you’ll have a clear mental model of how ChatGPT works, multiple finished workflows, and the confidence to adapt as new features and versions are released.

What You’ll Learn

How ChatGPT works and how to use it effectively
Writing clear, structured prompts for consistent results
Using advanced tools like Vision, Browse, Reasoning, Canvas, and Voice Mode
Creating and managing Custom GPTs
Conducting real-time research and building structured reports
Brainstorming business ideas, content, and creative projects
Generating and editing images with text and visual prompts
Analyzing CSV and Excel files using ChatGPT
Automating tasks and workflows with Zapier
Designing reusable prompt templates and systems
Applying ChatGPT to productivity, planning, and everyday life

Requirements

A ChatGPT account (free or paid)
A computer with internet access
No prior AI, coding, or technical experience required

Who This Class Is For

Beginners who want to understand ChatGPT properly
Creators, designers, writers, and storytellers
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Marketers and content creators
Students and researchers
Professionals looking to improve productivity
Anyone curious about using AI more intentionally in daily life

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