Entrepreneurs and other business professionals who seek practical ways to apply artificial intelligence to their work will benefit from an upcoming boot camp Tusculum University’s Business Division is holding.
AI Boot Camp Details
Tusculum University's Business Division is hosting an AI Boot Camp on Tuesday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 111 of the Meen Center. For $49, attendees will gain multiple AI skills to enhance business efficiency through hands-on learning, without requiring prior coding experience.
Benefits of AI for Business Operations
David Hite, associate professor of business and boot camp leader, emphasizes AI's potential to save time and achieve superior business results. The workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders, aiming to boost productivity and streamline operations using various AI tools.
Practical AI Skills Development
Participants will learn how to write effective AI prompts to generate useful business outcomes, create diverse content like social media posts, emails, blogs, and video scripts rapidly, and utilize AI as a strategic thinking partner for solving business challenges. They will also master generating proposals, standard operating procedures, and job descriptions.
Market Research and Trend Analysis
A key ability participants will develop is the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, and Loveable AI to research competitors, analyze markets, and identify industry trends. This enables more informed business decisions and strategic planning.
Valuable Takeaways and University's AI Vision
Upon completion, attendees will receive an AI prompt guide, competitor research tools, business writing and marketing templates, and a 30-day AI action plan. Dr. John Alpers, dean of the School of Business, Education and Sport, highlights the university's commitment to civic engagement and leadership in AI education, building on its successful Appalachian AI Summit.
