This course introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI), with emphasis on the practical use of ChatGPT and Copilot in professional contexts. Participants will explore the principles of AI, learn how to interact effectively with language models, and examine their applications across different domains.

The course is designed for administrative staff, educators, HR professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging AI for content creation, task automation, and other concrete use cases. By combining conceptual understanding with hands-on practice, learners will acquire skills that can be directly applied in their work.

Ce cours est également proposé en français par le Dr Serge Linckels / This course is also offered in French by Dr. Serge Linckels: Bases de l'IA & Applications Concrètes de ChatGTP & Copilot

• Introduction to AI: history, types, applications
  
• Language models: ChatGPT, Copilot, other models
  
• Applications: content generation, summarisation, image creation
  
• Professional integration: automation, translation, simplification of documents
  

• Practical workshops and customised use cases

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts of AI and its main applications.
• Use ChatGPT and Copilot to automate tasks and generate content.
• Identify relevant AI use cases in their professional context.

• Apply AI tools to concrete workplace challenges.

The course combines live demonstrations with practical projects. Participants will engage in interactive activities, case studies, and Q&A sessions to reinforce learning. By the end of the course, learners will leave with concrete use cases and skills that can be applied immediately in their professional environment.