ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

Use ChatGPT to write faster, plan smarter, and automate routine work. In under 3 hours, you’ll learn beginner-friendly workflows you can apply immediately—at work, in school, or on personal projects. Why This Course Matters & Career Impact • Lightcast reports jobs asking for AI skills can carry a ~28% salary premium, and 51% of AI-skill postings are outside IT/CS—so AI-driven productivity is becoming relevant in almost every role. • In controlled workplace-style writing tasks, access to ChatGPT cut completion time by ~40% and improved output quality by ~18%; the biggest gains went to lower performers—making “how you use it” a real career advantage. Course Overview: What You’ll Learn • Foundations: how ChatGPT works + simple prompt patterns • Everyday workflows: writing, planning, troubleshooting, summarizing, and comparing options • Advanced features (with clear setup guidance): Voice, Canvas, Projects, Custom GPTs, Agent Mode, and apps/connectors • Responsible AI: verification habits, privacy, and safe sharing What Makes This Course Unique ✔ Real workplace scenarios (email, meetings, research, operations) ✔ Clear guidance on which features require a paid plan Who Should Take This Course • Professionals who want to speed up writing, planning, and research • Job seekers and students adding practical AI skills to resumes • Freelancers and small business owners streamlining repeat work • Anyone new to ChatGPT who wants a structured, hands-on start Access note (important): Many lessons can be completed with a free ChatGPT account. To complete 100% of the course material (advanced modes, Custom GPTs, Agent Mode, and apps/connectors), you’ll need a paid ChatGPT subscription.