AI Tools for Everyday Work
A free, practical course to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude for real college work: circulars, Excel, lesson plans, lab manuals and more. For teaching, office and lab staff. No coding needed. Certificate on completion.
- Teaching staff: save time on lesson plans, question papers, feedback and reports.
- Office staff: write circulars, emails, minutes and reports faster, and get help with Excel.
- Lab assistants and system programmers: prepare lab manuals, safety rules, stock registers and simple scripts faster.
You do not need any technical knowledge. If you can use email and a web browser, you can do this course.
Choose your path
You only need to finish the modules for your role. You are welcome to do all 13.
| Your role | Modules to finish |
|---|---|
| Teaching staff | 1–11 and 13 |
| Office staff | 1–7 and 13 |
| Lab assistants and system programmers | 1–7, 12 and 13 |
How each module works
Each module has the same five parts:
- Learn: a short, simple explanation.
- Copy and use: ready-made prompts. You fill in the blanks.
- See the difference: a weak request compared with a good one.
- Try it: a 10–20 minute task in a free AI tool.
- Quiz: 5 questions. You need 70% to pass. You can try again.
How to get the certificate
- Pass the quiz in every module of your path (70% or more).
- Complete the Final Project: My AI Work Kit. You pick one real job you do often and build a small kit for it: 5 prompts you have tried, one finished document made with AI, and 3 short reflection answers. It takes about one hour. At the end, you can print or save your kit as a PDF and keep using it at work. You start preparing for it in Module 4.
Each certificate has a unique ID. Anyone can check it online.
About the examples
All examples use a made-up college called Tarangini Institute of Technology. The names and details are invented. Any match with a real college is a coincidence. You will learn to use every idea with your own college's formats.
About the course design
This course is guided by the UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers (2024). The framework lists five areas: human-centred mindset, ethics of AI, AI foundations and applications, AI pedagogy, and AI for professional learning. This course covers the practical, everyday side of it, and also includes office and lab staff. This course is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by UNESCO. Read the framework ↗
Hi, I'm Chandra Shaker Arrabotu 👋 — Assistant Professor with 15+ years of teaching experience, PhD Researcher in edge computing and optimization algorithms, and UGC NET qualified. I teach artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems and digital electronics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course really free?
Yes, this course is free.
Do I need coding experience?
No. If you can use email and a web browser, you can do this course.
Which AI tools will I use?
Only free versions. Examples mention ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity and NotebookLM. The same ideas work in any similar tool. Tools change often, so Module 3 is updated regularly.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes — pass the quizzes for your path and complete the Final Project (My AI Work Kit) to unlock your certificate. Your certificate unlocks once all modules in your path are released.