Latest course from the Smarter by CNBC Make It series teaches you the skills you need to better leverage AI at work and in life to be more successful and productive
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., January 14, 2025 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the launch of its new Smarter by CNBC Make It online course, How to Use AI to Be More Successful at Work.
Hosted by CNBC Make It Money Reporter Cheyenne DeVon, the course teaches users about AI and how to leverage it at work and in life to be more successful and productive.
People who take the course receive 90 minutes of instructional video content, divided into shorter lessons that include the basics – understanding AI jargon, utilizing AI to benefit your career and productivity, getting familiar with popular tools – before applying what they have learned to everyday life. Whether they are using AI in a corporate setting, as an owner of a small business, or in a personal capacity, users who take the course will be able to write well-crafted and effective prompts and understand common mistakes to avoid. Users also receive a downloadable workbook with exercises to complete at their own pace.
Course instructors who are experts in their respective fields help guide users through the origins of AI and the common technology being used, how it is being applied across different industries, and how they can start using AI tools today. Experts featured include:
- Kelly Daniel, Prompt Director, Lazarus AI
- Rebecca Hinds, Head of the Work Innovation Lab, Asana
- Mark Riedl, Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology
“The rise of AI is expected to reshape the way we work,” said Jenna Goudreau, Vice President and Executive Editor of CNBC Make It. “Our latest Smarter by CNBC Make It course aims to provide foundational knowledge and practical guidance for people who want to use it professionally and personally and aren’t sure where to start.”
Smarter by CNBC Make It courses offer expert-led instructions, actionable insights and comprehensive curricula that help users boost their career and income. Other courses in the portfolio include: How to Ace Your Job Interview, How to Earn Passive Income Online, Become an Effective Communicator, Master Your Money and How to Negotiate a Higher Salary are available for purchase at smarter.cnbcmakeit.com.
For more information contact:
Erin Kitzie
CNBC
t: 201.735.4739
m: 201.753.8107
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