Official Partnership
Hilbert College You're the Expert Now (YEN)
Applied AI Micro Credential

EARN YOUR
AI MICRO
CREDENTIAL

A six-week, hands-on program offered in partnership with Hilbert College. Build practical, ethical, and confident generative AI skills — no coding required.

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~$800
per person
6
weeks
2
hours per session
0
coding required
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Official Hilbert College Micro Credential Upon Completion Participants earn a recognized credential demonstrating practical, applied AI proficiency — backed by Hilbert College's academic standing and delivered by YEN's hands-on training expertise.
// 01 – Why This Program

AI Skills for the Modern Professional

Generative AI has moved from novelty to necessity in the modern workplace — yet most professionals still feel unsure how to use it well, or safely. This program closes that gap with a human-centered, humanities-informed approach to AI learning.

Rather than teaching AI as a coding discipline, participants learn to treat AI as a tool for creativity, productivity, and responsible decision-making. Skills that translate directly into stronger performance at work, starting immediately.

No Coding Required Prompt Engineering Workflow Automation Micro Credential Responsible AI Use Tool Selection
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Academic-Backed Credential Earn an official Hilbert College micro credential that demonstrates applied AI proficiency to employers and peers.
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Immediately Usable Skills Each week delivers repeatable workflows you can put to work the same day — no theory-only sessions.
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Responsible, Ethical Foundation Learn to manage AI hallucinations, bias, and data risks so your AI use is both effective and trustworthy.
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Multi-Tool Fluency Go beyond ChatGPT — build a personalized AI stack across Claude, Gemini, Copilot, NotebookLM, and more.
// 02 – Six-Week Curriculum

From Foundations to Leadership

Each week builds on the last — starting with how AI works and ending with a capstone that puts your new skills into real-world practice.

Week 01
Foundations & AI Fundamentals
Understand how generative AI works and how to use it responsibly from day one.
  • How generative AI models are trained and why they behave the way they do
  • Identifying and mitigating risks: hallucinations, bias, and outdated information
  • Live ChatGPT demonstration and group discussion on ethics and responsible use
Week 02
Workflow Optimization & Prompt Engineering
Move beyond basic prompting to craft precise, high-impact prompts that get results.
  • Advanced prompt design: context-rich, iterative, and goal-oriented prompting
  • Build repeatable workflows for writing, summarizing, planning, and follow-up communication
  • Peer review of prompts with real-time feedback
Week 03
Personalized AI Assistants & Chatbot Creation
Tailor AI to your voice, build custom GPTs, and prototype your first chatbot.
  • Creating a "ChatGPT-Me" profile that reflects your voice and communication style
  • Building custom GPTs and organizing workflows in ChatGPT Projects
  • Group prototype: build a chatbot for a real business use case
Week 04
Deep Dive into AI Features
Explore advanced capabilities that turn AI into a full creative and research partner.
  • Image generation, research workflows, and AI-assisted document writing
  • Agent mode and combining tools (Canvas, voice, vision) for streamlined workflows
  • Real-time voice-activated workflows on mobile devices
Week 05
Beyond ChatGPT: Your Generative AI Tool Stack
Evaluate the major AI platforms and build a personalized stack suited to your work.
  • Comparing Gemini, Copilot, Claude, NotebookLM, Sora, HeyGen, and more
  • Lab session: use multiple AI tools to solve the same problem and compare outcomes
  • Build a decision framework so you stop wasting time switching tools
Week 06
Capstone & Integration Leadership
Demonstrate real-world AI application and leave with a plan to lead adoption in your organization.
  • Capstone presentations demonstrating AI use in a real-world context
  • Develop a plan to advocate for ethical AI adoption within your organization
  • Round-table on challenges, best practices, and acting as an internal AI change leader
// 03 – Program Format

Structured Learning, Flexible Access

~$800
Duration
Six weeks · One two-hour session per week
Delivery
On-campus at Hilbert College · Remote live streaming available
Instructor
Led by Anthony DeSimone, CEO of YEN

Best for professionals and students who want practical AI skills, an official credential, and the confidence to use AI responsibly in any role or industry.

// 04 – What You Walk Away With

Skills, Systems, and a Recognized Credential

This program is built to leave you with more than inspiration. You leave with an official credential, practical AI workflows, and the confidence to use generative AI responsibly in any professional setting.

Every week is designed to reinforce real skills so that what you learn in session becomes part of how you work — immediately and long after the program ends.

Enroll at Hilbert College
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Official Hilbert College Micro Credential
An accredited credential recognizing your applied knowledge of generative AI tools, responsible use practices, and real-world workflow proficiency — backed by Hilbert College.
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Repeatable AI Workflows
Practical, tested workflows for writing, research, summarization, and communication you can use across any role.
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Advanced Prompting Skills
The ability to craft precise, context-rich prompts that produce consistently better AI outputs.
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Personalized AI Tool Stack
A clear, decision-based framework for choosing the right AI tool for the right task across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and more.
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Custom GPT & Chatbot
A personalized AI assistant and prototype chatbot built during the program, ready to use in your real work.
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Capstone Project
A completed, presentation-ready project demonstrating applied AI use in a context meaningful to your career or organization.
// 05 – Common Questions

What People Ask Before They Enroll

The Applied AI Micro Credential is open to anyone who wants to use AI more confidently and responsibly — no technical background required.

What is the Applied AI Micro Credential?
It is a six-week, hands-on training program offered through a partnership between Hilbert College and You're the Expert Now. It teaches working professionals and students how to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT in practical, responsible, and effective ways — and awards an official Hilbert College micro credential upon completion.
Do I need coding experience or a technical background?
No. The program is designed for everyday AI users and requires no coding or technical background. It focuses entirely on practical application, prompt engineering, workflow improvement, and responsible use of tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and NotebookLM.
Who is this program for?
The program is designed for working professionals, business owners, managers, educators, and students who want to use AI more confidently. It is especially useful for anyone looking to save time, improve productivity, strengthen communication, or understand how to use AI safely without relying on guesswork.
What will I learn across the six weeks?
Participants learn how generative AI works, how to write better prompts, how to build repeatable workflows, how to create personalized AI assistants and chatbots, how to use advanced features like image generation and research tools, and how to choose the right AI platform for the right task. The program concludes with a capstone project and a framework for leading AI adoption in an organization.
How is the program delivered?
Sessions are held on campus at Hilbert College, with a remote live streaming option available for participants who cannot attend in person. Each session runs two hours, once per week, for six weeks.
Who teaches the Applied AI Micro Credential?
The program is led by Anthony DeSimone, CEO of You're the Expert Now, as part of the official partnership between Hilbert College and YEN. Anthony brings direct, hands-on AI consulting and training experience to every session.
// 06 – Ready to Earn Your Credential

Build Practical AI Skills That Last

Six weeks. Hands-on learning. An official credential. Enroll through Hilbert College or reach out to YEN to learn more about group enrollment and organizational training options.

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