Workplace Automation with Generative AI

Workplace Automation with Generative AI

Instructor: Anton Voroniuk

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6 modules

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4 hours to complete

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create your own custom AI assistants to automatically handle repetitive workplace routines and save hours.
Write advanced and structured prompts that guarantee accurate AI responses for any business task.
Prevent AI hallucinations and data errors by applying strict operational rules and boundaries.

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There are 6 modules in this course

By completing this course, you will master the elite skill of transforming generative AI from a conversational novelty into a reliable, scalable operational asset. You will learn to architect programmatic multi-phase prompts, eliminate data hallucinations with strict closed-world guardrails, and build custom autonomous AI agents—such as Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, and Custom GPTs—that seamlessly automate repetitive corporate workflows.

What makes this course completely unique is its ruthless focus on institutional-grade, hands-on automation. Instead of exploring basic chat tricks, you will step into the shoes of a Lead Enterprise Automation Architect to build real, production-ready systems. From automating complex data extraction to deploying autonomous candidate screening and code review bots, you will bridge the gap between quick AI prompts and enterprise-grade business processes. Whether you are an operational leader looking to eliminate workplace bottlenecks or an ambitious professional scaling your daily output, this curriculum provides a structured treasure trove of practical techniques. You will walk away with a personalized suite of custom AI agents designed to handle your team's heaviest technical debt, freeing your time for high-value strategic execution. Try these methodologies, launch your custom agents, and radically change how your organization operates.

This module introduces the core mechanics of generative AI and the fundamental principles of crafting clear, context-aware professional prompts.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module focuses on techniques for transforming chaotic, unformatted workplace text into clean, standardized tabular data and structured formats.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 ungraded lab

This module covers the automation of complex, repetitive communication channels, including email drafts and meeting summaries, using advanced priming techniques.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment

5 videosTotal 16 minutes

Introduction to Custom Agents: GPTs, Gems, and Claude Projects3 minutes
Build Your First FAQ Agent in ChatGPT3 minutes
Creating a Custom Gem for Team Onboarding in Gemini4 minutes
Building a Shared Brand Guardian Agent in ChatGPT3 minutes
Setting Up a Content Calendar Agent in Claude3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Preparing Instructions for Your First Agent10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

This module explores how to build and maintain structured internal documentation and knowledge bases that AI agents can seamlessly reference without hallucinating.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 ungraded lab

4 videosTotal 12 minutes

Solving the Scattered Knowledge Problem4 minutes
Managing Context and Files in Claude Projects3 minutes
Building a Technical Documentation Agent in Claude3 minutes
Creating a Market Research Assistant Gem in Gemini3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Formatting Guidelines for Agent Knowledge Bases10 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 30 minutes

Building a Knowledge Base Agent in ChatGPT30 minutes

This module teaches how to combine system instructions, strict guardrails, and knowledge bases to deploy autonomous, custom AI agents for operational workflows.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

5 videosTotal 16 minutes

Designing Multi-Step Agentic Workflows3 minutes
Build a Weekly Report Drafter Agent in ChatGPT2 minutes
Building a Candidate Screening Assistant in Claude4 minutes
Building a Code Review Assistant Gem in Gemini4 minutes
Building a Project Status Update Agent in ChatGPT3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Troubleshooting Agent Automation10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

This final module guides you through the end-to-end development and real-world deployment of a fully autonomous corporate AI agent tailored to your organization's needs.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

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