# Generative AI with ChatGPT

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/generative-ai-intro>

## Overview

Curious about what you can do with AI (artificial intelligence)? This class offers an immersive and insightful journey into the world of generative AI, where you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT (a cutting-edge large language model) to generate text, ideas, images, and solutions across a wide range of applications. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying technology and explore practical use cases, from content creation to problem-solving.

Throughout the class, you’ll engage in hands-on exercises and demonstrations to experience the power of generative AI in action. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to leverage generative AI for innovative projects and applications, making this class an invaluable experience for those looking to harness the new possibilities of AI-driven creativity.

## What you'll learn

- Explore generative AI and ChatGPT to understand what’s possible and how you can use it
- Learn how to write prompts that generate useful responses
- Discover real-world applications of ChatGPT

## Curriculum

#### The Technology & Importance of AI (Artificial Intelligence)

- What is a GPT & how does it work?
- The Importance of AI
- OpenAI & Microsoft
- AI Products from Microsoft

#### Getting Started with ChatGPT: Writing Prompts

- Ask ChatGPT a Question
- Follow Up Messages
- Create a New Chat or Continue the Current Chat?
- Not Satisfied with ChatGPT’s response?

#### ChatGPT Plans: Free vs Paid & Personal vs Business

- How to Choose a Plan & What are the Differences?
- AI models compared: Instant vs Thinking
- ChatGPT Plans for Individuals or Businesses

#### Data Privacy

- Large Language Model Training & Data Privacy
- How to Disable Training (to Keep Your Data Private)

#### Ideas For How You Can Use AI

- What can ChatGPT do for you?
- Why or when to use ChatGPT instead of Google
- Learn the Most Important Aspects About a Topic
- Write Something For You
- Get Summaries of Documents, Articles, etc
- Improve Your Writing
- Clean Up a Video Transcript

#### Prompt Frameworks / Prompt Engineering

- Example of a Prompt Framework
- More Prompt Frameworks

#### Things to Watch Out For: Copyright & Legal Implications

- Confidentiality (Data Privacy)
- Copyright & Ownership of AI-Generated Content
- Liability
- Licensing & Permissions

#### Data Analysis

- Analyzing Data in ChatGPT
- Asking Questions
- Creating Charts/Graphs

#### Generating Images with ChatGPT

- Generating Images with ChatGPT
- Tips for Creating Images

#### Tips & Tricks for Writing Better Prompts

- Techniques to Improve Your Prompts

#### Personalize ChatGPT & Custom instructions

- Personalization Settings
- Custom Instructions

#### ChatGPT Memory

- Using & Managing Memories
- Temporary Chat
- Memory vs Custom Instructions

#### ChatGPT Mobile Apps

- Speaking to the ChatGPT Mobile App
- Uses of Voice Chat

#### Humans, AI, and the Workplace

- Human Involvement
- Evaluate the Results
- How To Thrive in a Workplace with AI

## Schedule
- Jun 16, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Jul 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 12, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 15, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Oct 13, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Nov 2, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Dec 8, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Instructors

### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.

Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise.

### Garfield Stinvil — Senior Instructor

Garfield is an experienced software trainer with over 16 years of real-world professional experience. He started as a data analyst with a Wall Street real estate investment company & continued working in the professional development department at New York Road Runners Organization before working at Noble. He enjoys bringing humor to whatever he teaches and loves conveying ideas in novel ways that help others learn more efficiently.

Since starting his professional training career in 2016, he has worked with several corporate clients including Adobe, HBO, Amazon, Yelp, Mitsubishi, WeWork, Michael Kors, Christian Dior, and Hermès. 

Outside of work, his hobbies include rescuing & archiving at-risk artistic online media using his database management skills.

### Mourad Kattan — Program Director & Instructor

Mourad Kattan is an instructor and Program Director of Business, Finance, & Excel at Noble Desktop, teaching classes and designing courses in Excel, finance, accounting, and financial modeling.

Before Noble Desktop, Mourad worked as a financial analyst at Credit Suisse and H/2 Capital Partners. In those positions, he used advanced analytical and financial skills to evaluate a variety of investments.

Mourad graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude and is part of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

Learn more about [Mourad Kattan's](/mourad-kattan) background and expertise.

### Christophe Drayton — Instructor

Christophe is the instructor for the UX & UI Design Certificate, Figma Advanced, and Generative AI courses at Noble Desktop, and the founder and Chief Design Officer of Kaaiind, which specializes in Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Creative field.

With over 20 years in Branding, UX Design, and Accessibility across Europe and the US, Christophe has positively impacted the digital experience of a large spectrum of companies, ranging from big data to startups, government entities to nonprofits, both in the private and public sectors.

As an Educator, Christophe has led transformative and award-winning UX programs at Thinkful, the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Brooklyn Public Library, which have opened doors for underrepresented groups in tech who have secured roles at top companies like Google, Uber, Citi, and IBM. Most recently, he has developed innovative curricula about AI in the workplace for the University of Phoenix, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera.

Today, he focuses on developing Allie, one of the first AI-powered, patent-pending color-blind safe and WCAG-compliant design system generator, while concluding his 5-year fundamental research on color vision deficiencies in digital environments.

Christophe believes in hands-on, practical application of human-centered strategy and ethical and inclusive design. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to inspire and empower the next generation of designers, especially those entering the field through nontraditional paths.

## FAQ

### Do I need anything to take this course?

You’ll need a [ChatGPT account](https://chatgpt.com). While a free account can work for this training, some of the features you’ll see demonstrated require a paid account for you to get hands-on practice. The Plus plan is only $20/month with no long-term commitment. We highly recommend paying the $20 (for one month) so you can get the most out of this training. You could cancel afterwards if you want to.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $299
