Reesby Academy · AI & Digital Tools
AI at Work: Practical Essentials
Use AI tools confidently and responsibly in everyday tasks.
About this course
AI tools can save you real time on emails, summaries and first drafts, but they work best in the hands of someone who knows when to trust them and when to double-check. This course gives you a calm, practical way to use them in everyday Australian workplace tasks. You'll finish with a simple personal routine you can use from Monday.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to explain in plain language how modern AI tools produce their answers
- You'll be able to identify three routine tasks where AI can save time safely
- You'll be able to check AI output for errors, bias and missing context
- You'll be able to set simple personal guidelines for using AI at work
Course outline
- Tools you'll need9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizBefore you start, it helps to know which AI tools are common in Australian workplaces, what each one is good at, and what your organisation allows.
- What AI Tools Actually Do9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizModern AI tools predict likely words and patterns based on huge amounts of training data, which is why they can sound confident even when they're wrong.
- Choosing the Right Tool for the Task9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizDifferent AI tools suit different jobs, so match the tool to the task rather than using the same one for everything.
- Drafting and Summarising with AI9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAI can give you a strong first draft or a quick summary in seconds, but you stay responsible for the final message and its accuracy.
- Checking Accuracy and Quality8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAI output needs checking for facts, missing context, bias and tone. A quick, consistent check routine protects your credibility.
- Building Your Personal AI Workflow8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA personal workflow turns occasional experiments into a reliable routine. Write down your rules, your favourite prompts and your checks so the habit lasts.
- Careers & next steps8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAI skills now sit inside many roles rather than being a job of their own. Here are common roles where confident, responsible AI use is valued.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.