Overview:
This session introduces Claude from the ground up. Participants learn what Claude is, how it differs from a basic chatbot or search engine, and how to have productive conversations with it. We cover the Claude model family (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus), how to access Claude (claude.ai, API, apps), and foundational prompting concepts that unlock Claude's full potential.
Why you should Attend:
AI literacy is the new baseline skill. This session gives complete beginners a confident foundation so they can immediately apply Claude in everyday work tasks without feeling overwhelmed.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- What is Claude and how does it work
- Anthropic's mission and Constitutional AI
- Claude model tiers: Haiku, Sonnet, Opus
- Accessing Claude: web, mobile, API
- Your first conversation: writing effective prompts
- What Claude can and cannot do
- Privacy and data handling basics
- Practical exercises: summarize, draft, explain
Who Will Benefit:
- Absolute beginners to AI
- Non-Technical Professionals
- Administrative Staff
- Students
- Managers new to AI tools
- Anyone curious about AI assistants