Course Detail: CMP444 - Leveraging Generative AI for Spreadsheets

Use generative AI to unlock more value from your data.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a phenomenon; a much-talked-about technological sea change. It's also a major disruptive force in the world of business. Generative AI tools can provide value in many ways, one of which is by assisting people who work with data stored in spreadsheets. No matter what spreadsheet software you use, what the data is about, or how it's structured, you can use freely available generative AI tools to enhance your productivity and help you find solutions to problems that can guide crucial business decisions. And, you can do all of this without having to pay for expensive AI integrations into your spreadsheet software. You just need to know what generative AI can do for you, what free tools to leverage, and the right questions to ask to get the most from your spreadsheets.



Course Content:

Lesson 1: Using AI to Generate Spreadsheet Content

  • Topic A: Generate Spreadsheet Content
  • Topic B: Using the Right GenAI Tool for the Job

Lesson 2: Enhancing Your Spreadsheet Productivity withGenAI

  • Topic A: Ask GenAI for Basic Help
  • Topic B: Ask GenAI for Help Performing Specific Tasks

Lesson 3: Solving Problems Using GenAI

  • Topic A: Identify Problem-Solving Limitations of GenAI
  • Topic B: Solve Problems Strategically Using GenAI

This class qualifies for the Professional Certificate Maximizing Productivity with GenAI


About the Instructor 
Todd Raines is the IT Training Coordinator at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Raines is the 2008 recipient of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Mid-America Region Excellence in Teaching and Faculty Service Award.

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