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SmartSuite™ Workshop Series

AI Does Not Have to Feel Complicated

Learn simple, practical ways to use artificial intelligence for your business, job, professional work, or community project.

Featured Workshop

AI for Business: Beginner Project Lab

Presented by SmartSuite™

Four-hour beginner workshop
One hour of instruction
Three-hour hands-on project lab
Individual assistance
Tuition: $40
Limited seating

Register for the Workshop or Purchase the Digital Guidebook

The workshop registration and the digital guidebook are sold separately. Register for the live beginner lab, purchase the guidebook for continued practice, or purchase both as separate items.

Workshop Registration

AI for Business: Beginner Project Lab

Includes the four-hour beginner workshop, one hour of instruction, three hours of hands-on project lab time, and individual assistance.

Digital Guidebook

SmartSuite™ AI Beginner Workshop Lab Guidebook

Digital Download

A digital companion guidebook for beginners who want structured practice, plain-language AI terms, guided prompts, and continued learning after the workshop. No printed copy is included.

About the Digital Companion Guidebook

The SmartSuite™ AI Beginner Workshop Lab Guidebook helps students keep building after the live class ends. It gives beginners a clear path for understanding AI language, writing better prompts, organizing context, and turning AI practice into useful business, professional, or community assets.

  • Digital download, no printed copy included
  • Beginner AI terms explained in plain language
  • Labs I and II for foundational practice
  • Prompt structure students can reuse
  • Guided examples and review checkpoints
  • Designed for continued learning after the workshop

After workshop payment, Stripe will send you to the short student registration form. Guidebook-only purchases are digital downloads and are separate from workshop registration.

Limited seating is available for this beginner project lab.​

Beginner-Friendly Learning

You Do Not Need to Be a Technology Expert

This workshop is designed for beginners who want artificial intelligence to feel less confusing and more useful. You will learn practical techniques, see how AI can support real work, and receive guidance while practicing with a project of your own.

This course goes beyond ChatGPT. You will be introduced to different types of AI tools and learn how to choose a useful tool based on the business, professional, or community task you need to complete.

Course Format

Learn the Basics, Then Practice With Help

One Hour of Instruction

Understand common AI words in plain language
Write clearer instructions for AI tools
Give AI the context it needs to produce better results
Choose a useful tool for the task
Review AI answers before using them
Use AI responsibly and protect private information

Three-Hour Hands-On Workshop

Work on one real business, professional, or community project
Practice the techniques introduced during instruction
Receive individual assistance
Create or improve something useful for your work or project
Identify simple ways AI may support a task you already perform

Who This Workshop Is For

A Good Fit for Beginners and Practical Learners

Small business owners
Employees and project workers
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Community and nonprofit workers
Independent contractors and freelancers
People exploring new professional skills
Adults who want more confidence using AI
People working on business or community projects

Project Examples

Bring One Small Project or Task

Marketing content
Business planning
Research
Customer communication
Project organization
Written materials
Presentations
Improving a work routine
Making a business task easier
Please bring one small business, professional, or community project or task to work on during the hands-on lab.

Laptop Requirement

A Laptop Is Required

You are required to bring a working laptop and charger to participate in the hands-on workshop. Mobile phones and tablets are not suitable substitutes.

SmartSuite does not provide laptops or assist participants with finding devices.

The one-hour instructional session and three-hour hands-on workshop are one complete course. No discount, partial price adjustment, or refund is provided if a participant does not bring a laptop, leaves early, or does not remain for the workshop.

What to Bring

Bring These Items

A working laptop
Your laptop charger
Access to your email
Login information for your own accounts
One business, professional, or community project
A notebook or another way to take notes
Privacy reminder: Do not use confidential customer records, financial passwords, Social Security numbers, medical records, or other sensitive information in AI tools during class.

Workshop Details

Class Details

Date
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Rock Island, Illinois
Tuition
$40 per participant
Seating
Limited seating
Instructor
Theresa Casanares
Course Format
One hour of instruction and three hours of hands-on project work
Presented by
SmartSuite™

Registration Process

How to Save Your Seat

1
Review the workshop information.
2
Pay the $40 tuition through Stripe.
3
Stripe will take you to the short student registration form.
4
Receive preparation instructions by email.
Your seat is confirmed after SmartSuite receives both your $40 payment and completed student registration form.

After your payment is confirmed, Stripe will automatically send you to the student registration form.

Policies

Important Notes Before Registering

Personal property: Participants are responsible for their laptops, chargers, accessories, and personal items. SmartSuite is not responsible for property that is lost, stolen, damaged, left unsecured, or not working properly.
Complete course: The one-hour instructional session and three-hour hands-on workshop are one complete class. No discount, partial price adjustment, or refund is provided if a participant does not bring a laptop, leaves early, or does not remain for the workshop.
Refund policy: The $40 fee is nonrefundable after a participant attends or begins the class. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled class time are also nonrefundable.
Events beyond SmartSuite’s control: Exceptions may apply if the workshop is canceled or cannot proceed because of severe weather, natural disaster, facility closure, or another circumstance beyond SmartSuite’s reasonable control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Do I need previous AI experience?

No. This workshop is designed for beginners. The first hour explains the basic ideas and techniques in plain language before the hands-on project work begins.

Is this only a ChatGPT class?

No. ChatGPT may be used during the workshop, but participants will learn broader AI techniques and explore how different types of tools can support different business, professional, and community tasks.

Can I attend using my phone or tablet?

No. You must bring a working laptop and charger. Mobile phones and tablets are not suitable substitutes for the three-hour hands-on workshop.

Can I attend only the first hour?

The one-hour instructional session and three-hour hands-on workshop are one complete course. The tuition remains $40, and no partial discount or refund is provided for leaving before the workshop is completed.

How is my seat confirmed?

Your seat is confirmed after SmartSuite receives both your $40 payment and completed student registration form.

What type of project should I bring?

Bring one manageable business, professional, or community project. Examples include marketing content, research, planning, written materials, customer communication, project organization, or a task you want to make easier.

SmartSuite™ Workshop Series

Bring a Project. Learn the Steps. Leave With Progress.

Reserve your place in the AI for Business: Beginner Project Lab on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DIAGNOSE. DESIGN. DEPLOY.

Future Workshops

Continue Learning With SmartSuite™

This beginner workshop is part of the SmartSuite Workshop Series. Future classes will help participants continue building practical skills in artificial intelligence, digital projects, business systems, and professional development.

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