Needham Community Education

Most people who've used ChatGPT think they understand AI. Most of them are wrong and it's not their fault. They just haven't been shown what they're missing. Yet. In three focused sessions, you'll stop guessing and start using ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini the way people who get results do, with strategy, confidence, and zero wasted time. You'll leave excited to keep going. This isn't about dabbling. It's about building AI fluency that compounds your effectiveness every single day, whether you're at work, running a business, or just want AI to work for your life. You'll develop: ● Smart tool selection, knowing exactly which AI handles specific tasks best ● Strategic prompting skills that consistently deliver results you actually need ● Seamless workflow integration for research, communication, and problem-solving ● Privacy safeguards and legal awareness so you can innovate without risk ● Efficiency breakthroughs that free up hours for what matters most Your outcome: A personalized AI toolkit, practical techniques you'll use immediately, and the confidence to keep evolving as these tools do. You'll think differently about what's possible. Note: Students should bring their fully charged laptop or tablet to class. Mobile phones do not work well for this workshop. We will be using the FREE versions of all the AI bots we teach and access them through your browser of choice. No need to download anything. Limited to 25.

Keep safe in a changing digital world. Learn how hackers exploit computers and what you can do to protect yourself. Topics include securing your email, recognizing phishing attempts, and adjusting social media privacy settings. We’ll also cover data backup strategies (including cloud storage), antivirus tools, smartphone security, and the risks of public Wi-Fi. Leave with practical, easy-to-apply tips for staying secure online. Limited to 12.

Keep safe in a changing digital world. Learn how hackers exploit computers and what you can do to protect yourself. Topics include securing your email, recognizing phishing attempts, and adjusting social media privacy settings. We’ll also cover data backup strategies (including cloud storage), antivirus tools, smartphone security, and the risks of public Wi-Fi. Leave with practical, easy-to-apply tips for staying secure online. Limited to 12.