Transform the Way You Work with AI

The AI-Powered Workplace: Driving Efficiency with Generative AI is a hands-on, practical AI training program designed for professionals who want to leverage AI for productivity, automation, and decision-making.

Advance Your Career with AI Expertise

AI is transforming industries—those who know how to use it will have a competitive edge. The AI-Powered Workplace: Driving Efficiency with Generative AI gives you the skills, tools, and confidence to integrate AI into your workflow, helping you to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

  • 100% Online, Live Instructor-Led Sessions
  • No Technical Background Required
  • Hands-On AI Applications for Real-World Tasks
  • Certificate of Completion Recognizing Your AI Expertise

Who Should Enroll?

This program is designed for non-technical professionals looking to harness AI to improve productivity and decision-making, including:

  • Business Leaders & Managers
  • Government & Public Sector Professionals
  • Educators & Academic Administrators
  • Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Leaders

No prior AI experience is needed—this course is about practical application, not programming.

Why Choose This Program?

  • Immediate AI Skills You Can Use – No theory, just practical AI applications.
  • Designed for Professionals, Not Tech Experts – AI training tailored to the workplace.
  • Networking & Expert Guidance – Engage with industry leaders & AI practitioners.

Program Details

  • Start Date: May 7, 2025, 6:00-8:00PM
  • Duration: 7 Weeks: 5 Week Course + 2-Week Capstone Project
  • Format: 100% Online – Live on Zoom featuring instruction and hands-on exercises
  • Cost: $599
    (20% off for University of Maine System employees. Email mainecenter@maine.edu for discount code)
  • Earn a Certificate of Achievement Recognizing Your AI Expertise

Course Overview

Key Topics:

  • Understanding what generative AI is and how it works
  • Exploring AI tools and their practical applications
  • Real-world AI use cases across industries
  • Ethical AI use, data privacy, and responsible adoption

Live Demo: AI-powered document summarization and knowledge extraction

Hands-On Activity: Explore an AI tool and generate key insights

Key Topics:

  • Using AI for structuring tasks, brainstorming, and decision-making
  • AI as a productivity tool for automating repetitive tasks
  • Enhancing written communication and streamlining workflows
  • AI-powered email automation, meeting notes, and reporting

Live Demo: AI-assisted workflow automation for everyday tasks

Hands-On Activity: Experiment with AI tools to enhance efficiency

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Custom GPTs and their potential applications
  • Creating AI-driven assistants for automation and efficiency
  • Personalizing AI responses for specific industries or roles
  • Strategies for optimizing AI outputs to align with goals

Live Demo: Building a Custom GPT for a real-world application

Hands-On Activity: Develop an AI concept tailored to a work-related need

Key Topics:

  • How AI analyzes data and generates insights
  • AI-powered visualization and trend analysis
  • Business intelligence applications and strategic decision-making
  • Ensuring data privacy and mitigating AI bias

Live Demo: AI-powered data visualization and analysis tools

Hands-On Activity: Use AI to derive insights from a dataset

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to AI agents and automated workflows
  • Leveraging AI for process automation and operational efficiency
  • Exploring AI assistants for scheduling, reporting, and task management
  • Future trends in AI automation and workplace integration

Live Demo: AI automating real-world workflows

Hands-On Activity: Experiment with automation tools to improve efficiency

During this two-week period, participants will:

  • Develop their Capstone Project Proposal
  • Refine AI solutions with optional instructor check-ins
  • Prepare for the final Capstone Showcase presentation

Key Objectives:

  • Present a real-world AI-powered solution
  • Demonstrate how AI improves efficiency, decision-making, or automation
  • Gain insights from industry experts and faculty feedback

Live Virtual Capstone Showcase: Participants present their AI projects

Expert Panel Feedback: AI professionals provide real-time insights

Final Deliverable: Submit a video or written project summary

About The Instructor

Ryan Low, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Strategic AI Integration
Ryan Low, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Strategic AI Integration

Ryan Low serves as the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Strategic AI Integration & Treasurer for the University of Maine System, where he oversees financial operations, resource management, and administrative functions across the system’s seven universities. With a focus on fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and the strategic use of AI, he works to ensure the system remains financially sustainable while supporting its mission of accessible, high-quality education for Maine’s students.

Ryan has extensive experience in public administration, higher education finance, and AI integration. He is an active voice in discussions on the role of AI in higher education, presenting at events such as the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in Boston and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in Chicago. He is a member of Governor Janet Mills’ Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force and co-chairs the UMS AI Task Force, helping to guide responsible AI adoption within the university system. Additionally, he is a member of the Generative AI Network for Accreditation and Higher Education (GAIN-AHEAD), an HLC-convened group focused on AI applications in accreditation, institutional operations, and policy development.

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