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18 Weeks · Every Monday · 7:30~9:30 PM

Program Curriculum

From "what is AI?" to running your own AI agent. 18 weeks of hands-on learning designed for real people ~ not engineers. May 4 through September 1, 2026.

Start Date May 4, 2026
End Date September 1, 2026
Day Every Monday
Time 7:30 ~ 9:30 PM
Sessions 18 Weeks

Each Session ~ 2 Hours

Time Block Duration
7:30 PM Check-in & Recap ~ last week's takeaways, quick hits 10 min
7:40 PM Core Lesson ~ tonight's concept, plain language 35 min
8:15 PM Break 10 min
8:25 PM Hands-on Lab ~ try it yourself, guided exercise 40 min
9:05 PM Open Q&A & Discussion ~ questions, thoughts, getting comfortable with AI 20 min
9:25 PM Wrap-up ~ homework, next week preview 5 min
1

Foundation

Weeks 1~4 · Understand AI
Week 1 May 4
AI Is Already Here

Core Lesson

  • What AI actually is vs. what people think it is
  • How AI is already in your phone, apps, school, work
  • Shape it or be shaped by it?
  • Icebreaker: "What's one way you've used AI without knowing it?"

Hands-on Lab

  • Open ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for the first time
  • Send your first message ~ introduce yourself to AI
  • See how it responds, ask a follow-up

Q&A Focus

Fears, skepticism, "is AI going to take my job?"

Week 2 May 11
How AI Works (Plain English)

Core Lesson

  • LLMs, training data, pattern recognition ~ no code needed
  • Why AI sometimes gets it wrong (hallucinations, bias)
  • AI vs. machine learning vs. automation
  • Analogy: AI as super-powered autocomplete, not a brain

Hands-on Lab

  • Test AI's limits: ask about your neighborhood
  • Spot the hallucination ~ compare AI output to real facts
  • Group exercise: "catch the AI lying"

Q&A Focus

"How can I trust it?", "Is it always right?"

Week 3 May 18
The Big 3 ~ ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

Core Lesson

  • What each one does best
  • When to use which one
  • Strengths and weaknesses of each platform
  • Free vs. paid ~ what you actually need

Hands-on Lab

  • Same prompt across all three platforms
  • Compare outputs side by side
  • Find your preferred tool and explain why

Q&A Focus

"Which one should I use?", "Is one smarter than the others?"

Week 4 May 25
Prompt Engineering 101

Core Lesson

  • Why your prompt matters more than the tool
  • Structure: context → task → format → tone
  • Common mistakes people make when talking to AI
  • Prompt vs. conversation ~ the difference

Hands-on Lab

  • Rewrite 5 bad prompts into great ones
  • Test your prompts live and compare results
  • Challenge: get AI to write exactly what you want in one try

Q&A Focus

"Why didn't it give me what I wanted?", prompt struggles

2

Exploration

Weeks 5~8 · Explore Tools
Week 5 Jun 1
AI for Writing & Content

Core Lesson

  • Emails, essays, social media, resumes
  • When AI helps vs. when it hurts your voice
  • The line between assistance and replacement
  • Keeping your authenticity while using AI

Hands-on Lab

  • Write a professional email using AI
  • Create a social media post in your own voice
  • Redraft a resume bullet point with AI help

Q&A Focus

"Does using AI for writing count as cheating?", "How do I keep it sounding like me?"

Week 6 Jun 8
AI for Research & Learning

Core Lesson

  • Summarizing articles, studying, breaking down complex topics
  • Fact-checking AI output ~ why you must verify
  • Using AI as a tutor, not an answer key
  • Building a study workflow with AI

Hands-on Lab

  • Pick a topic you don't know, learn it with AI in 15 min
  • Verify 3 claims AI made using real sources
  • Create a study guide for a current subject

Q&A Focus

"How do I know if the AI is giving me real info?", research frustrations

Week 7 Jun 15
AI Images, Video & Creative Tools

Core Lesson

  • Image generation, voice, video ~ what's real and what's AI
  • Ethics of AI-generated content
  • Copyright, ownership, and giving credit
  • The creative industry in the AI era

Hands-on Lab

  • Generate an image from a text prompt
  • Create a short video or animation using AI
  • Group challenge: spot the AI-generated images

Q&A Focus

"Is AI art real art?", "What about deepfakes?", creative concerns

Week 8 Jun 22
AI for Productivity & Organization

Core Lesson

  • Calendars, to-do lists, scheduling, note-taking
  • Building a personal AI workflow
  • Automating the boring stuff
  • Time management with AI assistance

Hands-on Lab

  • Design your AI-powered daily routine
  • Set up an AI-assisted to-do system
  • Create a weekly planner using AI prompts

Q&A Focus

"How do I not become dependent?", "What if AI messes up my schedule?"

3

Application

Weeks 9~13 · Gain the Advantage
Week 9 Jun 29
AI in School & Academics

Core Lesson

  • Using AI to study, not cheat
  • How teachers and schools are adapting
  • Academic integrity in the AI era
  • When AI is a tool vs. when it's a shortcut

Hands-on Lab

  • Break down a complex reading with AI
  • Create flashcards or a study plan with AI
  • Practice ethical AI use in an academic scenario

Q&A Focus

"Where's the line?", "What do teachers actually think about AI?"

Week 10 Jul 6
AI in the Workplace

Core Lesson

  • How jobs are changing ~ what's automated, what's not
  • AI as a skill on your resume
  • Positioning yourself for an AI-driven job market
  • Jobs that will grow, jobs that will shift

Hands-on Lab

  • Identify 3 AI skills for your career path
  • Use AI to improve a real work sample
  • Draft an "AI-literate" resume bullet point

Q&A Focus

Job anxiety, career pivots, "should I learn to code?"

Week 11 Jul 13
Intro to AI Agents

Core Lesson

  • Beyond chatbots ~ AI that does things
  • What are agents? (tools, memory, autonomy)
  • The agent stack: instructions + tools + memory
  • Real-world agent examples

Hands-on Lab

  • Live demo: OpenClaw agent in action
  • Watch an agent send emails, check calendars, do research
  • Brainstorm what your own agent could do

Q&A Focus

"Is this Skynet?", "Can I actually build one?", excitement vs. fear

Week 12 Jul 20
Building Your Own AI Workflow

Core Lesson

  • Pick a real task you do every week
  • Map it: what AI can handle, what you still own
  • Designing a workflow that saves time without losing quality
  • Testing and iterating your workflow

Hands-on Lab

  • Map out a personal workflow on paper
  • Build a simple agent workflow step by step
  • Test it, identify gaps, improve it

Q&A Focus

Workflow ideas, troubleshooting, "how do I know if it's working?"

Week 13 Jul 27
AI for Entrepreneurs & Side Hustles

Core Lesson

  • Using AI to start or grow a business
  • Content, outreach, customer service, branding
  • Real examples from the InnerG Intel ecosystem
  • AI as a co-founder, not a replacement

Hands-on Lab

  • Brainstorm a business idea with AI
  • Generate a brand identity (name, tagline, content)
  • Create a one-page business plan with AI

Q&A Focus

"Can AI run my business?", side hustle strategies, business ideas

4

Readiness

Weeks 14~18 · Move With Intention
Week 14 Aug 3
AI Safety, Privacy & Mental Health

Core Lesson

  • What data AI collects and how to protect yourself
  • Deepfakes, scams, and misinformation
  • Mental safety in a fast-changing landscape
  • Setting boundaries with AI in your daily life

Hands-on Lab

  • Audit your own AI data footprint
  • Learn to spot a deepfake or AI scam
  • Create a personal AI safety checklist

Q&A Focus

Privacy concerns, "is AI listening to me?", mental health and tech overload

Week 15 Aug 10
Critical Thinking in an AI World

Core Lesson

  • How to question AI output
  • Spotting AI-generated content in the wild
  • Building a filter: trust but verify
  • Media literacy in the age of AI

Hands-on Lab

  • Evaluate 10 pieces of content: real or AI?
  • Practice verifying claims across sources
  • Build a personal fact-checking workflow

Q&A Focus

Trust, skepticism, "how do I know what's real anymore?"

Week 16 Aug 17
The Future of AI ~ What's Coming Next

Core Lesson

  • Trends, new tools, and where this is heading
  • Why adaptability matters more than any single tool
  • Preparing for what doesn't exist yet
  • AI literacy as a lifelong practice

Hands-on Lab

  • Research an emerging AI tool or trend
  • Present a 2-minute "future pitch" to the class
  • Write a letter to your future self about AI readiness

Q&A Focus

Hopes, fears, excitement about the future, final reflections

Week 17 Aug 24
Capstone ~ Your AI Action Plan

Core Lesson

  • Review of the full program
  • How to build your personal AI strategy
  • Presenting with confidence

Hands-on Lab

  • Each student presents their AI Action Plan
  • What they learned, what tools they'll use
  • How they'll apply AI in school/work/life
  • Personal boundaries with AI

Q&A Focus

Peer feedback, encouragement, open discussion about the journey

Week 18 Sep 1
Graduation & Next Steps

Core Lesson

  • Program recap and highlights
  • Certificates of completion
  • Resources for continued learning
  • InnerG Intel community & ongoing support

Hands-on Lab

  • Finalize and share your AI Action Plan
  • Exchange contact info with classmates
  • Explore InnerG Intel community resources

Q&A Focus

What's next, staying connected, final questions, closing thoughts

What You'll Leave With

Every student completes the program with real tools they can use immediately.

📝 Prompt Cheat Sheet Go-to prompts for school, work, and life
⚙️ Personal AI Workflow A system you actually use day to day
🗺️ AI Action Plan Your personalized roadmap going forward
📚 Resource Guide Tools, links, and continued learning paths
💬 Community Access InnerG Intel Discord ~ for help, future resources, and ongoing support
🏆 Certificate of Completion InnerG Intel AI Program 2026

Instructor: Nasirr Mayo · InnerG Intel

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