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Verso University Presents: AI Essentials for Business Professionals
Course Dates: Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13; 4-5 pm
*Enroll in the first session to be registered for the full series. *
Artificial Intelligence isn't just the future—it's transforming business today. Learn practical AI skills to elevate your productivity and professional communication in this three-part Verso University course led by accomplished physicist and technologist Dr. Varghese John. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, participants will learn to integrate AI effectively into their professional workflow.
This is a practical hands-on learning experience. Please bring a laptop or tablet that you can use to work on projects during the sessions.
Course Structure
Session 1: Foundations of AI-Assisted Business Writing: Covering best practices for clear, effective communication, AI tools for drafting professional emails, reports, and marketing materials, and tailoring messages to different audiences.
Session 2: Refining and Personalizing Content with AI: Focusing on maintaining personal voice and intent, editing and improving AI-generated content, and strategies for persuasive and engaging messaging.
Session 3: Advanced Applications for Business Communication: Exploring AI-driven strategies for branding, storytelling in business, and generating content for blogs, newsletters, and social media campaigns.
Dr. Varghese "VJ" John is an accomplished physicist and technologist with a deep commitment to scientific research and a strong background in leading technology initiatives. He brings a wealth of experience in solving complex problems for top-tier financial services organizations through innovative technological solutions. With a passion for education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). VJ has dedicated himself to teaching and inspiring a diverse range of individuals to develop critical thinking, embrace a growth mindset, acquire new skills, and foster self-development. His work focuses not just on advancing educational goals but also on making learning accessible and effective for everyone involved.
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About Verso University
Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly.
Important Information About Verso University Classes:
- Classes are structured as a consecutive series.
- Class size is limited.
- Each series has a one-time fee registration fee of $25, covering all classes in the series.
- Registration is mandatory.
- The Westport Library wants to ensure that all interested students are able to participate in Verso University courses. If the registration fee is a barrier to entry for you, please contact [email protected].
Verso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund.
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