GDG Cloud Santa Clara

Program Overview:
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, AI isn't just the future—it's the present. Professionals who can leverage AI tools are completing tasks in minutes that used to take hours, delivering higher-quality work, and positioning themselves as invaluable assets to their organizations.
This isn't about theory or watching demonstrations. This is about YOU mastering the AI tools that are transforming how work gets done—right now, today.
Why This Program Matters:
The gap is widening. While some professionals are using AI to 10x their output, write better, research faster, and automate repetitive work, others are being left behind. The question isn't whether AI will impact your career—it's whether you'll be leading the change or scrambling to catch up.
What Makes This Program Different:
This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing program where you'll actually use tools to solve real problems from day one. No passive lectures. No complicated theory. Just practical skills you can apply immediately to:

· Save Hours Every Week: Automate writing, research, and content creation tasks that currently drain your time
· Boost Your Productivity: Complete in 10 minutes what used to take 2 hours
· Deliver Higher Quality Work: Produce professional-grade presentations, reports, videos, and analysis with AI assistance
· Stay Ahead of the Curve: Master the tools that are reshaping every industry—from marketing to finance, HR to operations
· Increase Your Value: Become the person your team turns to for AI solutions and innovation

By the end of the program, you'll have:
· A portfolio of AI-powered work showcasing your new capabilities
· Workflows that dramatically reduce time spent on routine tasks
· The confidence to tackle any project with AI tools at your fingertips
· Skills that translate across industries and roles

Whether you want to accelerate your career, reclaim hours in your workweek, or simply stay relevant in an AI-driven world, this program gives you the practical skills to make it happen. No fluff. No filler. Just the tools and techniques that work—taught by doing, not just talking.
Your competitors are already learning this. Your next promotion might depend on it. The time to act is now.

Format:
Hybrid Learning - Live Virtual Training + Self-Paced eLearning

Schedule:

• Tuesday Sessions: 5:30 PM PST (90 minutes)
• Saturday Sessions: 9:00 AM PST (90 minutes)
• Total Sessions: 8 interactive live sessions over 4 weeks
• Recordings: Available for all sessions

Duration:
4 Weeks (January 6 - February 1, 2026)

Weekly Learning Journey - Skills You'll Master:
Week 1: Professional Writing & Communication

• Master formal writing, reports, emails, and proposals
• Learn prompt engineering basics
• Tools covered: Claude, ChatGPT

Week 2: Research & Data Analysis + Visual Storytelling