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You've been using AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude to answer questions. But are you actually using it for real work? This workshop shows you what Claude can actually do when you put it to real work.

Sun 21 Jun

1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Jam Mayer
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $45.00 incl. GST
- $85.00 incl. GST
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Description

About the course

In this full-day hands-on workshop, you'll set up Claude CoWork (Claude's desktop app) and use it to do tasks you'd normally spend hours on. You'll connect it to your calendar, email, and key apps. You'll set up a morning briefing that runs automatically every day. You'll organise files, summarise meeting notes, and create branded visual assets without needing a designer.

By the end of the day, you'll have a working AI setup personalised to your own work, not just a list of features you've seen someone else demo.

This is not a beginner's course. You should already have a basic familiarity with Claude or a similar AI assistant before attending.

Important: A paid Claude plan (Pro or higher) is required to participate in this course. A free Claude account will not give you access to the features we cover. If you're not sure which plan you have, check at claude.ai before enrolling.

Expected learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to:

Set up and personalise Claude CoWork so it knows how you work
Connect CoWork to your calendar, email, and apps to work with live information
Get a structured daily briefing delivered automatically every morning
Summarise meeting notes and extract action items using your AI note taker
Organise files and folders using plain-language instructions
Schedule recurring tasks so CoWork handles them without being asked
Create branded visual assets and slide decks using Claude Design

Who should attend?

Professionals, staff members, and anyone who uses a computer for work
Small business owners and sole traders who want to get more from the tools they already pay for
Admins, marketers, and consultants spending too much time on repetitive tasks
Knowledge workers who have a paid Claude plan but aren't sure they're using it well
Anyone who wants their AI assistant to actually do things, not just answer questions

You need basic computer skills (web browsing, copy-and-paste, opening apps, creating accounts) and a paid Claude plan (Pro or higher). You should already be using Claude or a similar AI assistant like ChatGPT before attending.

If you're brand new to AI entirely, we recommend starting with one of our introductory AI workshops first.

What to bring

Bring your laptop if available or you can use the computers in class.

About your tutor

Jam Mayer is an AI consultant and educator with two decades of experience in digital strategy. She trains teams and business owners in practical AI automation and workflow design. Jam doesn't just teach AI. She builds with it, creating multi-agent workflows, vibe-coded applications and automation systems for clients. Her teaching style accommodates varied learning styles.

Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) fee subsidy

This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:

NZ citizens;
Those who hold a residency-class visa;
Individuals granted refugee status;
In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.

Conditions:

Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status .

If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.