AI for Beginners
6 Months of Pro-Level AI. One 4-Week Course to Master It.
Get full access to ChatGPT Pro, Claude Pro, and Gemini Pro—$300/month worth of tools, included free for 6 months. Then learn exactly how to use them to save 10+ hours every week.
Everything You Need to Know
The essentials at a glance—schedule, pricing, and what's included.
Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time
5:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Duration
4 Weeks · Apr 21 – May 14, 2026
Price
$720 — or FREE for NE TN residents (state grant)
Format
Hybrid — Online + In-Person (NE Tennessee (Hybrid))
What's Included
- ChatGPT Pro (6 months)
- Claude Pro (6 months)
- Gemini Pro (6 months)
- Proprietary AI teaching platform
- Live instructor-led sessions
Class Schedule
Apr 21 – May 14, 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Only 120 funded seats remaining
Here's What You Get (And What It Would Cost Separately)
Most AI courses charge $1,500+ and tell you to go buy your own tools. We do things differently.
We include $1,800 in premium AI subscriptions—because you can't learn to drive without a car.
6 months of ChatGPT Pro, Claude Pro, and Gemini Pro. Full professional tier access. No restrictions.
ChatGPT Pro (Full unlimited access)
ChatGPT Pro (Full unlimited access)
Claude Pro (Advanced reasoning)
Claude Pro (Advanced reasoning)
Gemini Pro (Google's best model)
Gemini Pro (Google's best model)
Custom AI Toolkit Build (Your workflows)
Custom AI Toolkit Build (Your workflows)
4-Week Live Hybrid Bootcamp
90-min sessions + office hours
4-Week Live Hybrid Bootcamp
90-min sessions + office hours
Lifetime Prompt Library + Updates
Lifetime Prompt Library + Updates
Career Portfolio Templates (Job-ready proof)
Career Portfolio Templates (Job-ready proof)
Total Standalone Value
Total Standalone Value
NE TN residents: TN State Grant covers 100% of tuition
Your 4-Week Career Launchpad
From Beginner to AI Power User. No fluff timelines. Do this → Get promotions, side hustles, or company leverage.
AI Fundamentals
What AI crushes (yours too). Daily tasks automated.
Career Win
Spot 10hr/wk savings NOW.
Prompt Mastery
ChatGPT/Claude hacks for 10x output.
Career Win
Write emails/reports in minutes – boss notices.
Workplace Automation
Content gen, workflows, pro tools.
Career Win
Build "AI resume booster" – interviews spike.
Ethics + Advanced
Scale safely. Personal toolkit. Lifetime access.
Career Win
Land that raise/promotion. Future-proofed.
ETSU Method: Learn by Doing
Like our Growth Engine students crushing real biz projects – you apply to your job/company Day 1.
Real Career Wins from Tri-Cities Pros
Busy professionals sharing their AI career transformation.
"Jaw-dropping. Turned video into 5 vlogs, 6 pages, 12 clips, 3 memes – zero extra grind. Career shifted overnight."
Thameena
Local Pro
"AI colors for my site? Game-changer. Pulled Appalachia vibes perfectly – clients love the edge."
Crystal
Business Owner
"Portfolio from prompts landed interviews. $15k raise first month. This beats college theory."
Alex
Recent Grad
200+ trained. 95% rave reviews.
TN grants fuel FREE access for NE TN – awakening our workforce, one pro at a time.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. David Hite
Tusculum University
Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Associate Professor of Business
Dr. Hite makes AI approachable and fun — no tech background needed. He meets you where you are and shows you practical ways to use AI tools in your actual job, starting from day one.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
$5,000+ in value. One price. NE TN residents get it FREE.
AI Career Bootcamp
4-Week Program + 6 Months AI Access
or FREE for NE TN residents
TN State Grant covers 100% of tuition
Everything Included:
- ChatGPT Pro access (6 months - $600 value)
- Claude Pro access (6 months - $600 value)
- Gemini Pro access (6 months - $600 value)
- Custom AI Toolkit build session
- 4-Week Live Hybrid Bootcamp
- Lifetime Prompt Library + Updates
- Career Portfolio Templates
Next Cohort
Apr 21, 2026
Seats Left
120 remaining
2-min application form. No risk. Transform starts Apr 21.
Real Graduates. Real Results.
Join a community of Tri-Cities professionals who've transformed their careers with AI skills.
Apply for Cohort Spot
Once these 120 grant-funded seats are filled, the next cohort won't open until Fall 2026.
Ready to apply?
Click below to open a secure 2-minute application. We'll review, confirm grant eligibility for NE TN residents, and schedule your cohort slot within 48 hours.
We'll review and schedule your slot within 48 hours. Your AI career transformation starts Apr 21.
Why Apply Now?
120 funded seats
Once filled, wait until Fall 2026
Apr 21st start
Applications reviewed weekly
Grant funding
Covers 100% for NE TN residents
6 months of AI tools
$1,800 value included free
Credibility