1. Meet ChatGPT
Understand conversational AI and why important facts still need verification.
LEVEL 1 • AI ESSENTIALS
Learn practical AI without being overwhelmed.
A beginner pathway built around prompt → inspect → improve → verify → apply human judgment.
Listen & Learn → Courses & Pricing →LISTEN & LEARN
CivicAscent AI Beginner Audio Series
Lesson 1 — Meet ChatGPT
Polished neural narration • normalized for consistent volume • transcript included.
Transcript
FIVE-LESSON PATHWAY
Confidence, built step by step.
2. Prompting Without Fear
Use Goal + Context + Constraints + Output to make requests clearer.
3. Conversation Is the Superpower
Improve answers through follow-up questions instead of chasing a perfect prompt.
4. Voice & Accessibility
Use voice or dictation when available while protecting private information.
5. Put AI to Work
Complete a useful real-world task, verify important information and review the result.
No Coding Required
Practical learning designed for first-time users.
WHAT LEARNERS CAN DEMONSTRATE
Completion should lead to usable skills.
Prompt clearly
State a goal, context, constraints and desired output.
Improve an answer
Use follow-up questions to refine a weak first response.
Verify important claims
Recognize when outside checking or a trusted source is needed.
Complete a real task
Use AI to support planning, writing, research or organization while keeping human judgment in control.
CivicAscent AI Certificate of Completion
Learners who complete the designated CivicAscent learning requirements can receive a CivicAscent AI Certificate of Completion. It documents completion of CivicAscent training; it is not a college degree, professional license, academic credit or third-party accreditation.
COURSES & PRICING
Choose the package that fits your role.
Preview the Level 1 audio and curriculum first. If the materials fit your needs, secure checkout is hosted by Stripe and current launch pricing is shown below.
STARTER
Beginner Starter Digital Kit
Beginner-friendly AI course materials with instructor guide, student workbook, slide deck, certificate template and single-purchaser license.
$49
One-time payment
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FACILITATOR
Beginner Facilitator Kit
Expanded teaching package with the complete starter curriculum plus editable teaching resources and facilitator-use materials.
$129
One-time payment
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ORGANIZATIONS
Organization License
Licensing and customized training for agencies, nonprofits, employers, libraries, churches and community partners.
From $299
Scope-based pricing
Request Organization Quote →Final pricing depends on delivery format, support, sites and licensing needs.
Level 2 Applied AI Skills is a guided learner program and is quoted separately until a standard tuition price is established.
NEXT STEP
Ready for Level 2?
Level 2 — Applied AI Skills adds a personalized learning roadmap, guided practice, milestone check-ins, coaching feedback and hands-on projects.
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