Generative AI Masterclass
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Overview
Generative AI has arrived and it’s going to change the future of work. But how does it work, and how can you use it effectively?
In this interactive, online workshop, learn to use the current generation of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe Generative AI, including capabilities and limitations.
- Identify suitable use cases for Generative AI in the workplace.
- Use prompt engineering with tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney to create useful outputs.
Sydney Executive Plus
Aims
This online, interactive workshop will explore the fundamentals of Generative AI: how does the technology work, what are its limitations and risks, and how can it be used productively in the workplace. Participants will experiment with prompt engineering in text generating and image generating AI tools.
This is an interactive session, so to get the most out of it participants should register for ChatGPT or Microsoft Bing. To ensure participants have access to Generative AI tools, we recommend you download Microsoft Edge Browser and register for Bing AI before the session begins. These free tools will allow you to use GPT-4 and DALL-E during the session.
Content
- Introduction to Generative AI.
- Principles of Generative AI use.
- Different industry best practices in AI operations (purpose and prompt engineering).
- Challenges (legal, copyright, privacy, bias).
This course is open for all professionals.
This course will be delivered online via an interactive workshop.
Materials
All course materials are provided electronically. After enrolment, you will receive an email from Sydney Executive Plus with all the instructions you need to access the course materials and communications platforms.
There is no prerequisite requirement to take this course.
All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. We accept the following payment methods:
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express (only available for enrolments made through the Sydney Short Courses website)
- Electronic Funds Transfer (for company invoices only)
- Journal Transfer (for University of Sydney Staff only)
Please see our Payment Options for further information.
I have enrolled in a Sydney Executive Plus course, what happens now?
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails:
- Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
- Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
- Course reminders: you will receive emails from Sydney Executive Plus in the lead up to the course starting. These include information about the course and the schedule for online live sessions (but don't worry, there's no pre-reading).
- Course materials: if you are enrolled in a sprint, you will get access to the online sprint hub the Monday before the sprint begins. If you are enrolled in a masterclass, all materials will be provided to you in the session.
- Live session links: you will receive reminder emails the day before and the day of each live session containing the meeting link and meeting ID. If you are enrolled in a sprint, these links are also included in the sprint calendar.
If you haven’t received any emails from Sydney Executive Plus, please check your junk/spam folder and add executive.plus@sydney.edu.au to your safe senders list.
Upcoming classes
Online
When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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Thu 4 Dec 2025 | 12pm - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00) | via Zoom - Online |
When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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Wed 4 Mar 2026 | 1pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00) | via Zoom - Online |