Claude & Cowork 101 Course (Self-Paced)

This course includes

4 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Accredited program

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Claude & Cowork 101 course.

Claude & Cowork 101 is a hands-on introductory workshop designed to help professionals begin working effectively with artificial intelligence in everyday tasks. Using Claude and Claude Cowork, participants learn how AI can assist with common workplace activities such as organizing information, analyzing data, drafting documents, and automating repetitive work.

The course introduces the fundamental concepts behind working with AI systems, including how different Claude models function, when to use chat-based interaction versus task-based workflows, and how to structure prompts that produce reliable results. Participants learn a simple prompt framework that improves outcomes by clearly defining the task, context, format, and constraints for AI responses.

Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, participants apply Claude and Cowork to real-world scenarios including spreadsheet cleanup, document synthesis, written content generation, and workflow automation. The course also explores practical operational considerations such as connecting Claude to workplace tools, managing context in long conversations, and reviewing AI output responsibly before using it in professional settings.

By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to incorporate AI into daily work processes, identify tasks suitable for automation, and confidently use Claude Cowork to reduce manual workload while maintaining oversight and quality control.

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This course includes

4 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Accredited program

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Claude & Cowork 101 Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Explain how Claude differs from other AI tools and identify appropriate use cases for AI-assisted work.
Select the appropriate Claude model based on task complexity and performance needs.
Apply a structured prompt framework using task, context, format, and constraints.
Use Claude Chat mode to summarize, draft, and analyze written information.
Execute task-based workflows using Claude Cowork to process files and automate repetitive work.
Apply AI tools to spreadsheet analysis, document processing, and written communication tasks.
Connect Claude Cowork to external tools and platforms to support integrated workflows.
Evaluate and refine AI-generated output before applying it in professional contexts.
Manage long AI interactions by understanding context limits and conversation compaction.
Identify practical opportunities to integrate AI tools into existing workplace processes.

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Introduction to Claude and AI-Assisted Work

Overview of Claude capabilities and how AI can support everyday professional tasks.
Differences between Claude and other AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Understanding Claude models and selecting the appropriate model for different tasks.

Module 2: Prompting Fundamentals and Chat-Based Workflows

Structuring effective prompts using the framework: task, context, format, and constraints.
Using Claude Chat mode for summarization, drafting, brainstorming, and explanation tasks.
Applying prompt techniques to improve clarity, relevance, and reliability of AI responses.

Module 3: Cowork Workflows for Real Tasks

Setting up Claude Cowork and configuring access to files and folders.
Executing task workflows including spreadsheet analysis, document synthesis, and writing tasks.
Reviewing AI-generated output and refining prompts to improve results.

Module 4: Connectors, Integrations, and Workflow Automation

Connecting Claude Cowork to external platforms such as Google Drive and Slack.
Understanding connectors, permissions, and tool integrations.
Using AI to support automated workflows across organizational tools.

Module 5: Safety, Best Practices, and Responsible AI Use

Understanding sandboxing, permissions, and safe AI task execution.
Managing context limits and working with context compaction in long AI interactions.
Applying best practices for reviewing and validating AI-generated outputs.

Module 6: Capstone Exercise – Applying AI to Real Work Tasks

Identifying repetitive tasks suitable for AI automation.
Designing prompts and workflows for real workplace scenarios.
Executing AI-assisted workflows and evaluating results for practical application.

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