Getting Comfortable Using AI

Creative AI Tools

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Course Overview

Welcome to a free course designed for everyone - especially those who think tech might not be for them! This course is your stepping stone into the exciting world of AI creativity, with no technical background required.

We created this course to demystify AI and because we believe that people who use AI effectively and wisely will do better for themselves and for the world.

What You’ll Learn

In this hands-on course, you’ll discover how to use AI tools to bring your ideas to life. We’ll explore everything from writing and image creation to video production, music making, and building websites. By the end, you’ll be confidently using AI to create content you never thought possible!

Course Structure

The course is divided into two main phases:

Phase 1: Tool Exploration (Sessions 1-4)

  • Start with friendly AI assistants that help you write and organize
  • Create images and videos using simple text descriptions
  • Generate speech and music without any musical training
  • Build confidence through hands-on practice with each tool type

Phase 2: Integration & Creation (Sessions 5-7)

  • Learn web development foundations through AI assistance
  • Build web portfolios to showcase your creations with hands-on guidance
  • Create a complete project that matters to you through collaborative workshops

What Makes This Course Special

  • No Tech Background Needed: We explain everything in plain language
  • Learn by Doing: Every session includes practical exercises
  • Work at Your Pace: Clear milestones help you track your progress
  • Side-by-Side Support: Dedicated workshop time for collaborative learning
  • Integrated Approach: Each session builds on previous skills
  • Real Results: Create a multimedia portfolio by the end of the course

Final Project: AI Creator Portfolio & Digital Credentials

You’ll create a web-based showcase featuring:

  • A personal introduction (text + AI voice)
  • 2-3 AI-generated visual pieces with descriptions
  • A short AI-generated video clip (15-30 seconds)
  • A custom AI-generated music track
  • All compiled into a simple responsive website

Upon successful completion, you’ll earn:

  • Certificate of Completion: Official documentation of your AI creative skills
  • Digital Badges: Shareable credentials for LinkedIn and professional platforms
  • Verification: QR codes verification for credential authenticity

Who This Course Is For

  • Anyone curious about AI but unsure where to start
  • Creative people who want to explore new tools
  • Beginners who think tech might be “too complicated”
  • Anyone who wants to learn practical AI skills in a friendly environment

Remember: If you can describe what you want to create, you can learn to use AI to help make it happen. Let’s start this journey together!

Phase 1: Tool Exploration

Session 1: Introduction to AI Tools & Text Generation

Core Learning

  • Introduction to AI concepts and the course
  • Getting started with Claude and ChatGPT
  • Basic prompt engineering
  • Understanding different AI assistant strengths

Exercises

  1. “AI Conversation Basics”
    • Write 5 different types of prompts
    • Compare responses between Claude and ChatGPT
    • Learn to refine and iterate prompts
  2. “Content Creation Challenge”
    • Write a blog post with AI assistance
    • Create a structured outline
    • Generate multiple versions of headlines
    • Edit and refine with AI help

Milestones

✓ Successfully generate and refine a piece of content

✓ Understand key differences between AI assistants

✓ Create a prompt template collection


Session 2: Visual Creation & Image Generation

Core Learning

  • AI image generation concepts and capabilities
  • Image generation using ChatGPT-4o
  • Using Claude or ChatGPT to help craft visual prompts
  • Understanding artistic styles and consistency
  • Image editing and refinement techniques

Exercises

  1. “Create Your AI Learning Companion”
    • Design a character using ChatGPT-4o across 5 different artistic styles
    • Generate character expressions and personality variations
    • Practice prompt refinement for consistent results across multiple images
  2. “Visual Storytelling”
    • Create a series of related images that tell a story
    • Experiment with different compositions and lighting
    • Generate variations and explore creative possibilities

Milestones

✓ Create consistent character designs across multiple artistic styles

✓ Master prompt engineering for specific visual outcomes

✓ Generate cohesive visual narratives

✓ Successfully iterate and refine image prompts

✓ Organize and save AI visual assets for future use


Session 3: Video Generation & Animation

Core Learning

  • AI video generation concepts and workflow
  • Video generation using Kling AI & Veo 2
  • Converting static images to animated sequences
  • Motion prompts and camera movement instructions
  • Video storytelling techniques

Exercises

  1. “Bring Images to Life”
    • Convert static character images from Session 2 to animated sequences
    • Create character movement and expressions
    • Experiment with different motion styles
  2. “Video Storytelling”
    • Create 2-3 short video clips (15-30 seconds each)
    • Practice camera movement prompts
    • Combine multiple clips into a cohesive sequence
  3. “Creative Experimentation”
    • Generate abstract or artistic video content
    • Explore different animation styles and effects

Milestones

✓ Successfully convert static images to video content

✓ Generate basic animated video sequences with clear motion

✓ Master motion prompts and camera instructions

✓ Create video content suitable for portfolio integration

✓ Understand video file formats and optimization


Session 4: Audio & Music Creation

Core Learning

  • Audio and Music Generation Concepts
  • Text-to-speech with ElevenLabs
  • Speech-to-text using Whisper Web
  • Music creation with Suno
  • Lyric generation and vocals
  • Genre experimentation and remixing

Exercises

  1. “Script Writing & Voice Generation”
    • Write a short script for your narrated story using AI assistance
    • Use ElevenLabs to select and customize voices
    • Generate narration with different emotional tones
    • Experiment with voice styles and characteristics
  2. “Music Creation & Composition”
    • Create multiple music tracks using Suno
    • Generate background music that fits your story’s mood
    • Create additional tracks showcasing different genres
    • Experiment with lyric generation and vocal styles
  3. “Audio Integration”
    • Combine voice narration with background music
    • Learn basic audio editing and mixing concepts

Milestones

✓ Generate clear, professional-quality voice content

✓ Create complete musical pieces in multiple genres

✓ Successfully mix voice and music elements

✓ Understand audio file formats and optimization


Phase 2: Integration & Creation

Session 5: Web Development Foundations

Core Learning

  • Introduction to web development concepts
  • Understanding HTML, CSS, and responsive design through AI assistance
  • Portfolio planning and user experience design
  • Introduction to v0.dev and AI-assisted web development
  • Media asset organization and management

Exercises

  1. “Web Development Basics”
    • Learn fundamental web concepts with AI tutoring
    • Understand how websites are structured
    • Explore responsive design principles
  2. “Portfolio Planning Workshop”
    • Create comprehensive inventory of AI content from previous sessions
    • Design portfolio structure and navigation
    • Plan user experience and content flow
    • Write requirements document with AI assistance
  3. “First Website Creation”
    • Create a simple practice website using v0.dev
    • Understand the AI web development workflow
    • Practice making basic customizations

Milestones

✓ Understand fundamental web development concepts

✓ Complete portfolio content inventory and planning

✓ Successfully create and customize a basic website

✓ Organize media assets for web integration


Session 6: Portfolio Development Workshop

Core Learning

  • Collaborative, hands-on portfolio building session
  • Advanced v0.dev techniques and customization
  • Media asset management using Cloudinary
  • Real-time troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • Interactive elements and user experience optimization

Exercises

  1. “Side-by-Side Portfolio Building”
    • Instructor-guided development of individual portfolios
    • Upload and organize content using Cloudinary
    • Generate portfolio website using v0.dev with personalized requirements
    • Collaborative problem-solving for technical challenges
  2. “Customization & Integration Workshop”
    • Hands-on customization of website design and layout
    • Integration of text, images, video, and audio content
    • Peer collaboration and mutual assistance
    • Real-time feedback and iteration
  3. “Testing & Optimization”
    • Group testing of portfolios across different devices
    • Performance optimization and troubleshooting
    • Instructor support for individual technical issues

Format Note: This session emphasizes collaborative learning with significant instructor guidance and peer support throughout the development process.

Milestones

✓ Create functional, multimedia-integrated portfolio website

✓ Successfully integrate all media types (text, images, video, audio)

✓ Implement responsive design and user-friendly navigation

✓ Resolve technical challenges through collaborative problem-solving

✓ Optimize portfolio for performance and accessibility


Session 7: Portfolio Completion & Showcase

Core Learning

  • Final optimization and polish techniques
  • Effective presentation and demonstration skills
  • Portfolio deployment and sharing strategies
  • Peer feedback and critique approaches
  • Next steps in AI creativity and emerging tools

Exercises

  1. “Final Polish Workshop”
    • Complete any remaining technical integrations
    • Add final touches and interactive elements
    • Optimize for professional presentation
    • Ensure all content is properly integrated and functional
  2. “Presentation Preparation”
    • Prepare portfolio demonstration and creative process explanation
    • Practice effective storytelling about AI creative journey
    • Develop confidence in presenting technical work
  3. “Creative Showcase & Community Building”
    • Present completed portfolio to peers and instructors
    • Demonstrate creative process and tool choices
    • Provide constructive peer feedback and engage in creative dialogue
    • Complete certification requirements and claim digital credentials
  4. “Future Planning”
    • Explore advanced AI creative tools and techniques
    • Develop personal roadmap for continued learning
    • Build lasting connections within the creative AI community

Milestones

✓ Complete professional-quality AI creator portfolio

✓ Successfully present work with confidence and clarity

✓ Engage in meaningful creative dialogue and peer feedback

✓ Earn Certificate of Completion and all digital badges

✓ Develop concrete plan for continued AI creativity exploration


Tools & Resources

Text Generation

  • Claude Sonnet 4
  • ChatGPT-4o

Image Generation

  • ChatGPT-4o
  • Flux (via Freepik)

Video Creation

  • Kling AI
  • Veo 2

Audio & Speech

  • ElevenLabs (text-to-speech)
  • Whisper Web (speech-to-text)

Music Generation

  • Suno
  • Riffusion (alternate option)

Web Development

  • v0.dev
  • Bolt.new (alternative option)
  • Cloudinary (media asset management)

Digital Credentials & Certification Program

Certificate of Completion

Upon successfully completing all seven sessions and the final portfolio project, participants receive an official “Getting Comfortable Using AI Certificate” that includes:

  • Verification Features: QR code linking to verified completion record
  • Date & Cohort: Official completion date and course cohort identifier
  • Digital Format: PDF certificate suitable for professional portfolios
  • Sharing Capabilities: Optimized for LinkedIn, personal websites, and resumes

Certification Requirements

To earn the full certificate and badges, students must:

✅ Attend & Participate: Complete all 7 sessions with active engagement

✅ Create Portfolio: Submit working multimedia AI creator portfolio

✅ Present Work: Showcase final project to peers and instructors

✅ Provide Feedback: Engage constructively in peer review process

How to Claim Your Credentials

  1. Portfolio Submission: Submit final project via provided platform
  2. Peer Presentation: Complete showcase presentation in Session 7
  3. Verification Process: Instructor review and approval (typically within 48 hours)
  4. Credential Delivery: Digital certificate and consolidated badge portfolio delivered via email
  5. Platform Integration: Instructions provided for adding to LinkedIn, personal websites

Next Steps

After completing the course, you’ll have the skills to:

  • Generate professional-quality content across multiple media types
  • Understand fundamental web development concepts
  • Combine AI tools for complex creative projects
  • Present your work effectively through web platforms
  • Collaborate effectively in technical creative environments
  • Continue exploring advanced AI creative techniques with confidence

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Starts: July 15, 2025