What You Will Learn
1
What ChatGPT actually is — and how it generates responses
A plain-language explanation of large language models and why ChatGPT sometimes gets things wrong — so you use it with accurate expectations, not blind trust.
2
A full tour of the current interface, models, and features
GPT-4o, memory, file uploads, image generation, custom GPTs, and the difference between the free and paid tiers — what each does and when it matters.
3
ChatGPT’s strongest use cases with real examples
Where it genuinely excels: drafting, brainstorming, explaining complex topics, analyzing documents, and thinking through problems step by step.
4
What ChatGPT is not good at — and why that matters
Real limitations including hallucinations, knowledge cutoffs, and situations where Copilot, Claude, or Gemini is the better choice. Knowing the limits is half the skill.
5
How ChatGPT fits into your personal AI toolkit
A clear picture of where ChatGPT belongs relative to the other three tools in this series — so you know which platform to reach for in any situation.
Where ChatGPT Excels
Writing & Drafting
Emails, reports, cover letters, proposals, social posts. One of the strongest writing assistants available across any format or tone.
"Draft a follow-up email to a client who hasn’t responded in two weeks — professional but warm."
Explaining Complex Topics
Medical results, legal language, financial concepts, technical documentation — explained in plain English at whatever level you specify.
"Explain what a deductible is to someone who has never had insurance before."
Brainstorming & Ideation
Generate ideas, explore options, work through decisions. ChatGPT is an exceptional thinking partner when you need to expand your thinking fast.
"Give me 10 ways a small restaurant could reduce costs without cutting staff."
Document Analysis
Upload a PDF, contract, or report and ask questions about it, get a summary, or pull out key information you actually need.
"Here’s my lease agreement — what are the key things I should know before signing?"
Research & Summarization
Get quickly up to speed on any topic, industry, or concept — then drill down with follow-up questions until you have what you need.
"Summarize the pros and cons of remote work for mid-sized companies in 2026."
Custom GPTs
Access thousands of specialized AI tools built for specific purposes — right inside ChatGPT. Legal research, cooking, tutoring, coding, and more.
Using a resume-specialized GPT that knows ATS formatting, keyword optimization, and hiring patterns.
How ChatGPT Compares to the Other Tools
ChatGPT
Most versatile. Best for writing, brainstorming, and general-purpose tasks. Largest ecosystem of specialized tools.
Copilot
Best for Microsoft 365 users. Integrated into Word, Outlook, and Teams. The emerging workplace standard.
Claude
Best for long documents and nuanced analysis. Handles larger context windows and produces careful, detailed responses.
Gemini covered in Session 4 — strongest for Google Workspace integration and live web search.
Workshop Format
Duration
90 Minutes
Format
Live Virtual
Group Size
Limited Seats
Tech Needed
None Required
Your Presenter
30 years in Employment and Workforce Services. Creator of the PI+AI framework. Uses ChatGPT daily in active workforce settings and rebuilds this workshop before every live session to reflect the current version of the tool — so what you learn is accurate, current, and immediately useful.
Date & Time
2nd Monday of Every Month
Every Month · 6:00 PM CT
6:00 PM CT
Live on Zoom · Link sent upon registration · Updated monthly
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Your $97 registration gives you permanent access to this workshop. ChatGPT releases updates constantly — come back any 2nd Monday to get the current version of this session at no additional charge. Ever.
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ChatGPT Workshop — 6:00 PM CT
$97
Live 90-min workshop + AI Workbook. Register once and attend this session every 2nd Monday at no additional cost — for as long as we run it.
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