Applied AI with OpenAI ChatGPT
A practical, hands-on course for getting real work done with OpenAIβs ChatGPT. Youβll start with the AI fundamentals everyone needs β how these assistants actually work, how to prompt them well, what drives their cost, and how to use them safely β then build ChatGPT-specific skills and real workplace use-cases: drafting and rewriting, summarizing, working with documents and data, and more. Every module pairs a short lesson with a knowledge check, and a capstone puts it all to work on your own tasks. No technical background required.
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- AI 101: Novice Guide to AI
- AI 102: Compare and Select the Right AI Platform
- AI 103: Intro to AI Prompts
- AI 104: Using AI Safely
- AI 201: Applied AI With Anthropic Claude
- AI 202: Applied AI with OpenAI ChatGPT
- AI 203: Applied AI with Microsoft Copilot
- AI 204: Applied AI with Google Gemini
- AI 301: Advanced AI Techniques (Hands-On)
- AI 302: Advanced AI: APIs, Agents & Governance
- AI 303: AI for Executives β Cost, ROI, Security & Oversight
- AI 101: Novice Guide to AI
- AI 102: Compare and Select the Right AI Platform
- AI 103: Intro to AI Prompts
- AI 104: Using AI Safely
- AI 201: Applied AI With Anthropic Claude
- AI 202: Applied AI with OpenAI ChatGPT
- AI 203: Applied AI with Microsoft Copilot
- AI 204: Applied AI with Google Gemini
- AI 301: Advanced AI Techniques (Hands-On)
- AI 302: Advanced AI: APIs, Agents & Governance
- AI 303: AI for Executives β Cost, ROI, Security & Oversight
- AI 401: Ethical AI
- AI 402: AI & You
- AI 403: The Big Picture (AGI)
- AI 501: AI and the Economy
- AI 502: The Future of Your Work
- AI 503: Deepfakes, Scams & Digital Self-Defense
- AI 504: AI & Money
- AI 505: The Ecological Impact of AI
What you'll learn β competencies
Pass each module's knowledge check to earn these competencies (view in the competency framework β):
- Explain what ChatGPT is and where it fits
- Assess ChatGPT's strengths and weaknesses honestly
- Access ChatGPT across web, desktop, mobile, and the Atlas browser
- Choose the right model from the picker (Instant, Thinking, Pro)
- Find, use, and build GPTs via the GPT Store
- Organize work with Canvas, Projects, and Memory
- Do real work with data analysis, files, and image generation
- Use voice, vision, and search effectively
- Delegate multi-step tasks with ChatGPT agent
- Choose the right ChatGPT plan and understand API billing
Badges you can earn
Complete each module to collect these badges. Click any badge for details.
Course modules
- Section 01: Meet ChatGPT
- Section 02: Strengths & Weaknesses
- Section 03: Every Way to Access ChatGPT
- Section 04: The Model Picker: Instant, Thinking & Pro
- Section 05: GPTs & the GPT Store
- Section 06: Canvas, Projects & Memory
- Section 07: Real Work: Data Analysis, Files & Images
- Section 08: Voice, Vision & Search
- Section 09: ChatGPT Agent: Delegating Multi-Step Work
- Section 10: Pricing, Plans & Getting the Most From ChatGPT
Suggested pre-requisites
Pre-requisites are recommendations, not gates β you can enroll in any course at any time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is AI 202 ChatGPT for Business for?
It is for business teams who want practical, hands-on command of OpenAI's ChatGPT for everyday work β without coding. It suits anyone moving beyond basic chatbot use.
Do I need prior experience or a paid ChatGPT plan?
No coding or technical background is needed; the Novice path is recommended first but not required. The course explains the features available across ChatGPT, including what differs on paid plans.
What will I be able to do after completing it?
You will be able to build and use custom GPTs and projects, run data analysis, and apply practical ChatGPT workflows to real business tasks.
How long does it take and how is it delivered?
It is fully self-paced and online. You work through a series of modules, each ending with a short knowledge-check quiz, and you can start, pause and resume any time. It is an intermediate-level course with roughly ten hands-on sections.
What do I earn for completing the course?
You earn a badge for each module you complete, the competencies tied to those modules, and a Rana-AI Tech Certificate of Completion for the course. Course badges also count toward your overall rank in the program. In the Applied path, course badges count toward the Master rank.