AI Foundations: Activation & Applied Judgment
From curiosity to confident application.
The Objective
Most people approach AI by reacting to a prompt box. In this course, you will learn to think differently. Whether you're a professional looking to leverage AI in your work or a developer building your first mental model for LLMs, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and repeatable frameworks to apply AI intentionally. You will leave knowing not just what AI can do, but how to direct it with judgment.
Is this for you?
This is for:
- Professionals who want to apply AI in their work but don't know where to start.
- Developers new to LLMs who want a clear mental model before diving into tools and frameworks.
- Anyone who values in-person, hands-on learning over passive online courses.
This is not for:
- Those looking for “get rich quick” automation or “AI magic” shortcuts.
- People seeking a passive lecture or a certification to collect.
- Anyone unwilling to engage in hands-on exercises and critical thinking.
The Work
Clarify Your Intent
Through guided exercises, you'll learn to define exactly what you're asking AI to do and why it matters for your work.
Map the Human Variable
Practice identifying where your expertise and judgment must guide the machine—the “gut feel” that AI alone cannot replicate.
Build Translation Skills
Work through hands-on exercises to translate your intent into effective prompts and workflows.
Evaluate & Iterate
Develop the judgment to critically assess AI outputs, recognize failure modes, and refine your approach.
What You Leave With
You leave with clarity, confidence, and a practical path forward.
- • An Action Plan for applying AI in your specific work context
- • A personal prompt/workflow playbook you developed during the course
- • Repeatable mental models for approaching any AI task
- • Clear next steps for continued learning and application
Details
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Format | In-Person (2 sessions per week) |
| Session Length | TBD |
| Location | Louisville, KY (address provided upon enrollment) |
| What to Bring | Your laptop |
| Price | $850 |
Enrollment & Dates
We keep cohorts small to ensure hands-on attention and meaningful practice.
| Cohort | Session Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Feb 10, 17, 24 | Open |
| Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 19, 26 | Waitlist |