BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//entrinsik//Enrole//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20261101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260524T221454Z-9B4E3580 PRIORITY:5 CLASS:PUBLIC TRANSP:OPAQUE SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260524T221454Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T170000 DESCRIPTION:Event Description:\n\nLeveraging Generative AI for Spreadsheets \n\nUse 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 with GenAI

  • 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.


This class has two options to participate:
  •  Fully in-person at Purdue Fort Wayne. Students will participate in the live sessions during the scheduled course days and times.
  •  Fully online via Zoom. Students will participate in the live sessions during scheduled course days and times. (Online Course Requirements: Students should have access to MS Excel® 2019 or newer, a reliable internet connection, and a computer camera and microphone).
You will be able to select the option that works for you (ONLINE or IN-PERSON) at time of registration. .

If you have never taken an online course before, taking the course in-person is encouraged.

 \n\nEvent Schedule:\n\nWednesday, December 2\n\nEvent Location:\n\nDoermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320\n3000 E Coliseum Blvd \nFort Wayne, IN 46805\n LOCATION:Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320, 3000 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805 SUMMARY:Leveraging Generative AI for Spreadsheets BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-P1D REPEAT:4 DURATION:PT6H ACTION:DISPLAY END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR