AI Essentials | Claude in the Real World: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Changed (August 11, 2026)

AI Essentials | Claude in the Real World: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Changed (August 11, 2026)

Live Online  25.00  Tue, Aug 11, 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Session Description

Claude is more than a conversational AI. It is a powerful work assistant capable of producing usable files, analyzing complex information, and supporting data-driven decision-making. In this practical, hands-on session, participants will explore what Claude does especially well, where its limitations are, and how to use it effectively for real-world tasks.

The session will focus on using Claude to move from ideas to finished outputs quickly and confidently. Participants will see how Claude can turn prompts into complete documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and dashboards, while also learning how to guide and refine outputs for professional quality.

Throughout the session, participants will explore practical use cases such as drafting reports, building spreadsheets from raw information, visualizing data, and analyzing uploaded files to extract insights. Equal emphasis will be placed on understanding Claude’s strengths and recognizing situations where other tools or approaches may be more appropriate.

✔ 100% Online, Live Instructor-Led
✔ Designed for Non-Technical Professionals
✔ Focused on Practical, Everyday AI Use

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Benefits

  • Develop Immediate, Practical AI Skills – Gain practical tools you can implement in your day-to-day.
  • Designed for Professionals, Not Tech Experts – Designed for non-technical professionals ready to move beyond basic AI use and apply AI to real workplace tasks, not coding or theory
  • Low Commitment, High Value – Each AI Essentials 90-minute session is just $25, allowing participants to choose the topics most relevant to them without a major time or financial commitment
  • Learn from an AI Expert – Sessions led by University of Maine Vice Chancellor for Finance and Strategic AI Integration Ryan Low

Session Details

Format: Live On Zoom*
Duration: 90 minutes – featuring 75 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes for Q&A, plus access to a 1-hour, live AI Q&A Café
Cost: $25
*While live participation is strongly encouraged, all AI Essentials sessions will be recorded and made available for participants unable to attend in real time.

Price: $25.00
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