Duration: 1 day
Level: Basic
Venue: Singapore University of Social Sciences Campus or SUSS Academy
Synopsis
The rapid use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools such as Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (ChatGPT) has revolutionized the way professionals and businesses operate to maximise productivity. By learning how to effectively utilize prompts in ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) productivity tools commonly used in the office environment, participants can greatly increase their efficiency across project management using Microsoft office products (eg: report writing on Microsoft Word, visualisation based on Excel data, PowerPoint presentation), decision-making and problem-solving processes leading towards innovative solutions and improved business outcomes.
Who Should Attend
Working professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and businessmen
Topics
Module 1 - Introduction and Prompt Engineering
- Overview of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) productivity tools commonly used in the office environment.
- Defining goals and objectives for Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) prompts
- Formulate clear and effective prompts to communicate with the Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) model.
- Crafting clear and precise instructions for optimal results
- Techniques for improving the relevance and coherence of Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) outputs
- Leveraging context and conditioning for better responses
- Strategies for handling complex queries and multi-step tasks
Module 2 - Exploring AI Image Generation Tools
- Overview of image Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools (Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and *DALL·E 2)
- Understanding how to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) for Image Generation
- Crafting clear and precise instructions to generate the desired imagery.
*DALL·E 2: is an artificial intelligence (AI) system created by OpenAI that can produce realistic images from text prompts. The name DALL-E is a blend of Salvador Dali, the famous artist, and Pixar’s WALL-E movie.
Module 3 - Optimizing Work Efficiency with AI-Powered Tools- Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can improve productivity from Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word)
- Techniques in generating presentations and data visualisations from text and excel data.
- Crafting clear and precise instructions to generate the desired content.
Objectives
Upon completing the course, participants will:
- Provide an overview of commonly used Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) productivity tools in the office.
- Master Prompt Engineering techniques to optimize Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) outputs by enhancing relevance and coherence.
- Formulate precise prompts for effective communication with the Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) model.
- Familiarize participants with tool capabilities and potential applications in report writing, data visualization, and presentation creation.
- Introduce image generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and *DALL.E 2 or similar applications, explore their usage in Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) for image creation.
- Familiarize participants with Office productivity Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools like Microsoft Co Pilot, Decktopus Artificial Intelligence (DecktopusAI), Grammarly or other similar tools used to enhance productivity in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) for generating presentations and visualizations from text and Excel data.
Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Familiarise with the various Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools that can improve efficiency in project management, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Understand the concepts and principles of crafting clear and precise instructions for Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools in different office tasks.
- Learn how to enhance responses from Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools by utilizing context and conditioning strategies.
- Understand how to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools to boost productivity in Microsoft Office
- Understand the process of creating presentations and visualizations from text and Excel data using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools.
- Learn the principles of creating clear instructions for generating content using relevant tools.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Craft precise instructions to generate accurate Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) prompt for optimal results in various office-related tasks.
- Apply techniques to enhance the relevance and coherence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) outputs.
- Utilize context and conditioning strategies for improved responses.
- Create images using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and *DALL.E 2
- Apply Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools to improve productivity in Microsoft Office products.
- Enhance efficiency and innovation in project management, decision-making, and problem-solving through the practical application of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools such as Microsoft 365 Co-pilot, Power Business Intelligence (PowerBI) & Grammarly.
Schedule
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | |
| 0900 - 0930 | Course Overview |
| 0930 - 1030 |
|
| 1030 - 1045 | Break |
| 1045 - 1200 |
|
| 1200 - 1300 | Lunch |
| 1300 - 1530 |
|
| 1530 - 1545 | Break |
| 1545 - 1700 |
|
| 1700 - 1800 | Assessment |
Assessments
- Practical Exam (100%)
Requirements
The participants need to have basic knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools such as Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (ChatGPT).
About the Trainer
June Tay
Associate Professor
Assoc Prof June Tay is the Head of the Digital Media Programme which she developed at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Prior to joining SUSS, she taught various ICT and electronic courses for various university programmes. She has a good working knowledge of communications networks, and she worked on Singapore Broadband Network project in IDA.
As a research scientist with British Telecommunications in UK after her PhD, she had achieved 6 granted patents in computer networks and security and had contributed to Internet Standards (IETF RFC). Her MSc study on communications for deep ocean lander was fully sponsored by Motorola UK and University of Aberdeen. Her PhD study on satellite communications protocols for SkyNet 5 military satellite, was fully sponsored by the UK Defence Ministry. She received her MBA from Essec Business School and Mannheim Business School. Her current research interests are in computer vision and computer networks.
Application Procedures
Please submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- Coloured copy (back and front) of NRIC for Singaporeans and PRs, or "Employment"/"S"
Pass for foreign applicant
- Application form
Course Fee
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy:
Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course
fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support
for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21
and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend
and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263Email: [email protected]