Practical AI

Practical AI is an engaging, in-person workshop series for anyone who wants to understand artificial intelligence and put it to practical use. Whether you're a business owner, a leader, an employee, or simply curious about AI, you'll explore tools, opportunities, risks, and real-world applications. No technical background is required.

Choose AI Explained to build your understanding, the AI Learning Lab for hands-on practice, or both for a complete learning experience.

AI Explained: Tools, Capabilities, Risks, and the Future of Work

Get a practical, nontechnical introduction to today's rapidly changing AI landscape. Through lively discussions, real-world examples, and demonstrations, explore:

• How AI works and how today's tools differ
• AI capabilities, limitations, risks, and responsible use
• The potential impact on jobs, businesses, and the future of work

Leave better equipped to make informed decisions about AI.

AI Learning Lab: Hands-on Practice with Prompts, Tools, and Workflows

Bring your laptop and move from understanding AI to using it! Through guided exercises, experimentation, and collaboration, you'll:

• Practice writing and improving AI prompts
• Explore useful AI tools and everyday applications
• Design AI-assisted workflows with appropriate human oversight

Build confidence using AI productively, thoughtfully, and responsibly.

These workshops welcome business owners, executives, managers, HR and L&D professionals, project managers, operations and administrative staff, marketing and sales professionals, and individual contributors. Whether you're new to AI or have already experimented with a few tools, you'll find opportunities to learn, ask questions, and develop practical skills. No technical experience is needed.

Real people. Real conversations. Practical learning.

Connie Bossert, PhD, is the founder of Rocket Learning and brings more than 25 years of teaching experience. With a doctorate in Educational Psychology and extensive experience in instructional design, technology, management, and business ownership, she creates engaging, practical learning experiences that help people build real skills. Her facilitation style blends humor, storytelling, meaningful discussion, and hands-on application.

"Of all the trainings I've ever gone to, this AI course was the most engaging and well-facilitated course I've ever been to. Connie deftly balanced lecture with discussion and hands-on work. I cannot recommend her enough!"

Ashley Breazeale | Product Manager
"Connie's patience, kindness, and willingness to support everyone made the workshop especially valuable and enjoyable. I left feeling more confident and inspired to explore practical ways to use AI in my daily life and business."

Deniz Bicak | Founder & Principal, Hoiho

Occasionally, Rocket Learning may need to cancel or reschedule a workshop due to low enrollment, severe weather, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, we will notify registered participants as soon as possible. Participants may choose to transfer their registration to a future offering of the same workshop or receive a full refund. We appreciate your understanding and will do our best to minimize any inconvenience.

Info: Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, and understanding what it can and cannot do is essential. This workshop provides a practical, nontechnical introduction to today’s AI landscape, including how AI works, common tools and terminology, strengths and limitations, risks and responsible use, and the potential impact on jobs and organizations. Designed for working professionals who want to gain a better understanding of AI in our fast-changing world.

Info: Bring a laptop and move from understanding AI to using it. In this hands-on Learning Lab, participants explore practical ways to use AI for everyday work, experiment with prompting and AI tools, and build AI-assisted workflows that combine human judgment with AI capabilities. Through guided demonstrations, exercises, and real-world applications, participants develop greater confidence using AI productively, thoughtfully, and responsibly.

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