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AI Literacy Consulting
Gregory A. Stanton, MA · CCC · Career Strategist · AI Certified, UMSL
Professional Intelligence. AI Amplified. — PI+AI
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Understand ChatGPT:
The Tool That Started It All

ChatGPT introduced the world to conversational AI — but most people only scratch the surface. In 90 minutes you’ll understand what it actually is, how it thinks, and what it’s genuinely best at in 2026.

📈  200M+ weekly users — yet most can’t explain how it works or when to use it vs. other tools
Ideal For
Complete Beginners Professionals 40+ Small Business Owners Educators Anyone Curious About AI
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Why this matters right now: ChatGPT is the most-used AI tool in the world — and also the most misunderstood. Most people use it like a fancy search engine and miss 90% of what it can do. This workshop gives you a real foundation: what it is, how it works, and how to use it with confidence and accuracy.

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
PI AI AIL
Gregory A. Stanton
MA · Certified Career Coach · UMSL AI Certified

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.

Gregory is currently employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where he supports vocational services. AI Literacy Consulting is an independent private practice, separate from his federal employment, and is not endorsed, sponsored, or supervised by the VA or any government agency.

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
🔄  Register Once. Return Every Month.
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.
Choose Your Access Level
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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Best Value
Full Bundle — All 4 Workshops
$297
One purchase. Complete AI foundation. ✓  All 4 workshops: Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini ✓  Attend any session any month — permanently ✓  Save $91 vs. purchasing individually One registration. Lifetime access to all four workshops as every tool evolves.
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30-Minute Value Guarantee If you don’t learn something immediately useful in the first 30 minutes, email gregory@ailiteracyconsulting.com and we will make it right.

Common Questions

Do I need a ChatGPT account before the workshop?
No. We walk through how to set up a free account and explain the difference between free and paid tiers so you can make the right choice for your needs.
Is the free version covered or do I need a paid account?
Both are covered. We show you what the free tier offers, what Plus adds, and help you decide if upgrading makes sense for how you plan to use it.
What does "register once, return every month" mean exactly?
Your one-time $97 registration gives you permanent access to this workshop. Every 2nd Monday, it runs live with updated content. Come back as many times as you want — no additional charge.
How is this different from the Copilot workshop?
Completely different tool, company, interface, and strengths. Copilot is Microsoft’s AI built into Office 365. ChatGPT is OpenAI’s standalone platform. Each workshop is fully independent.
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The PI+AI Promise

Professional Intelligence always leads. AI is the amplifier. You will not be taught to depend on ChatGPT — you will be taught to understand and direct it using the judgment and experience you already have.

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