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Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks

December 3 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Date & Time:
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Location:

University of Houston’s Sugar Land Campus

Details:
AI is becoming an important part of the modern workplace, but getting useful and reliable results requires more than simply asking AI a question. Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks is a practical, hands-on workshop designed for professionals who want to understand how generative AI works and learn how to use it effectively in everyday work.
 
During this live, instructor-led training, participants will learn the fundamentals of AI and large language models (LLMs), how to create effective prompts, how to improve AI-generated results, and how to work with real-world data and workplace scenarios.
The workshop combines instruction with practical exercises so participants can immediately apply what they learn.
 

About the Instructor:
The session will be led by Art Casasa, Principal Advisor, AI Strategy and Development at TMAC. Art brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering, technology, and operations, including senior leadership roles at iRobot, Symbotic, SLB, and Pentair. His current work focuses on helping organizations identify and implement practical AI opportunities that deliver measurable business results.

Participants will learn how to:
  • Understand the fundamentals of AI, LLMs, and generative AI tools
  • Create clear and effective prompts
  • Use techniques such as few-shot prompting, reasoning approaches, and iterative refinement
  • Work with real data and verify AI-generated information
  • Recognize situations where AI may provide inaccurate or unreliable results
  • Apply AI to practical workplace scenarios
     
Workshop Program
Module 1 – Foundations of AI
Understand AI, LLMs, prompting, and the fundamentals of working with generative AI tools.
Module 2 – Anatomy of a Good Prompt
Learn a practical framework for creating clear and effective prompts that produce better results.
Module 3 – Techniques That Make Prompts Better
Explore practical techniques including few-shot prompting, reasoning approaches, and iterative refinement.
Module 4 – Working with Real Data Situations
Learn how to provide, navigate, and verify data while understanding where AI can struggle.
Final Lab – Real-World Scenarios
Apply effective prompting techniques to practical workplace scenarios, including performance appraisal and non-conformance situations.
 
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals, managers, supervisors, business owners, and team members who want to use AI more effectively in their daily work. No advanced technical or programming experience is required.
 
What to Bring?
Laptop and a basic subscription to any AI service
 
Registration Fee
$200 per person
 
Payment Link
 

Bundle Option: Save $50 with Both AI Workshops

Want to take your AI skills further? Register for both Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks and Build Your First AI Agent through TMAC’s AI Workshop Bundle.

The bundle includes both instructor-led workshops for $500 per person, saving you $50 compared with registering separately.

AI Workshop Bundle Schedule:

  • December 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: Practical AI Prompting for Real-World Work Tasks
  • December 10, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: Build Your First AI Agent

Prerequisite for the AI Agent Workshop: Participants registering for the bundle must attend TMAC’s free Manufacturing Operational AI Intro webinar on November 17, 2026, or request and review the recording.

Register for the Free Manufacturing Operational AI Intro Webinar: https://form.jotform.com/tmacuh/manufacturing-operational-ai-introd

Pay and register for the AI Workshop Bundle: https://egrpay.uh.edu/?eventid=1034

Registration Note
There’s no separate registration form—your spot will be saved once you complete the $200 payment.

While filling out your card and personal details at checkout, use the comments/notes field to include:

  • Company name
  • Work Address
  • Your title
  • Sector/industry
  • Company website (if available)

Contact Us:

Conrad Soltero
Operations Manager
Phone: 512-585-1567
Email: cgsolter@Central.UH.EDU

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University of Houston at Sugar Land

14000 University Blvd
Sugar Land, 77479 United States + Google Map
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