# Claude & Cowork 101

Canonical URL: <https://www.creativelive.com/classes/claude-cowork-101>

## Overview

Claude and Cowork 101 is a hands on introductory workshop designed to help professionals start using artificial intelligence effectively in everyday tasks, with no prior AI or coding experience needed. Using Claude and Claude Cowork, participants explore how AI can support common workplace activities such as organizing information, analyzing data, drafting documents, and automating repetitive work. The course introduces the core ideas behind working with AI systems, including how different Claude models function, when to use chat based interaction versus task based workflows, and how to structure prompts that produce reliable results.

Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, participants apply Claude and Cowork to real world scenarios such as spreadsheet cleanup, document synthesis, written content generation, and workflow automation. The workshop also covers practical considerations like connecting Claude to workplace tools, managing context during longer interactions, and reviewing AI generated output before using it in professional settings. By the end of the session, participants will understand how to incorporate AI into daily work processes, recognize tasks that can be automated, and confidently use Claude Cowork to reduce manual workload while maintaining oversight and quality control.

## What you'll learn

- Explain how Claude differs from other AI tools and identify appropriate use cases for AI-assisted work
- Choose the appropriate Claude model based on task complexity and performance requirements
- Apply a structured prompt framework that defines the task, context, format, and constraints
- Use Claude Chat mode to summarize, draft, and analyze written information
- Run task-based workflows with Claude Cowork to process files and automate repetitive work
- Apply AI tools to spreadsheet analysis, document processing, and written communication tasks while connecting Claude Cowork to external tools and platforms for integrated workflows
- Evaluate and refine AI-generated output before using it in professional settings, and manage long AI interactions by understanding context limits and conversation compaction
- Identify practical ways to integrate AI tools into existing workplace processes

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Introduction to Claude and AI-Assisted Work

- Overview of Claude capabilities and how AI can support everyday professional tasks.
- Differences between Claude and other AI tools such as ChatGPT.
- Understanding Claude models and selecting the appropriate model for different tasks.

#### Module 2: Prompting Fundamentals and Chat-Based Workflows

- Structuring effective prompts using the framework: task, context, format, and constraints.
- Using Claude Chat mode for summarization, drafting, brainstorming, and explanation tasks.
- Applying prompt techniques to improve clarity, relevance, and reliability of AI responses.

#### Module 3: Cowork Workflows for Real Tasks

- Setting up Claude Cowork and configuring access to files and folders.
- Executing task workflows including spreadsheet analysis, document synthesis, and writing tasks.
- Reviewing AI-generated output and refining prompts to improve results.

#### Module 4: Connectors, Integrations, and Workflow Automation

- Connecting Claude Cowork to external platforms such as Google Drive and Slack.
- Understanding connectors, permissions, and tool integrations.
- Using AI to support automated workflows across organizational tools.

#### Module 5: Safety, Best Practices, and Responsible AI Use

- Understanding sandboxing, permissions, and safe AI task execution.
- Managing context limits and working with context compaction in long AI interactions.
- Applying best practices for reviewing and validating AI-generated outputs.

#### Module 6: Capstone Exercise – Applying AI to Real Work Tasks

- Identifying repetitive tasks suitable for AI automation.
- Designing prompts and workflows for real workplace scenarios.
- Executing AI-assisted workflows and evaluating results for practical application.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $675