NWSGS Resource Library

AI Training and Courses

A curated collection of beginner-friendly courses, video lessons, and training resources for members who want to build confidence with artificial intelligence.

Start with one practical resource, learn at your own pace, and come back whenever you want to go deeper.

Who this page is for

This page is for members who want a more structured way to learn AI. If you prefer courses, video playlists, or guided lessons instead of jumping in cold, this is a good place to begin.

What you will find

These resources include beginner-friendly ChatGPT training, self-paced online lessons, and prompt-focused learning to help you become more comfortable and effective with AI tools.

How to use this page

Start with one course
Pick a single beginner-friendly course and spend a little time learning the basics before trying everything at once.
Practice while learning
Keep ChatGPT or another AI tool open while you learn so you can test what the lesson is teaching in real time.
Return as needed
You do not need to finish everything in one sitting. Think of this page as a training shelf you can revisit anytime.

Quick picks

Best for true beginners Self-paced learning Prompt writing support Free resources

Browse training resources

These courses and lessons can help you build a solid AI foundation and improve the way you work with prompts and tools.

Recommended first course

ChatGPT for Beginners

Source: Sabrina Ramonov

This is a 23-part video lesson that helps you learn step by step. It is a strong place to start if you want a gentle introduction and a clear progression.

ChatGPT Tutorial for Beginners

Source: Alison

Learn how to use ChatGPT in this free online course that explains how the AI chatbot creates text from writing prompts. Good for members who like structured modules.

ChatGPT for Beginners

Source: Great Learning

A free online course that introduces ChatGPT and lays the groundwork for understanding how AI can support practical projects and everyday tasks.

ChatGPT Full Course

Source: upGrad

This is a 17-part video lesson that helps you learn step by step. A good next step if you want to continue building comfort with AI.

Prompt writing focus

Learn Prompting

Source: Class Central

Prompt engineering is the skill of communicating effectively with AI to get better results. This is especially useful once you are ready to improve the quality of your outputs.

Prompt practice resource

One of the best ways to improve your AI results is to study and test real prompts. This free library gives you examples you can adapt for your own projects and research questions.

Open Free Prompts Library

Tips for choosing a course

Begin with clarity
Choose a course that explains the basics clearly before moving to more advanced prompts, tools, or workflows.
Practice on your own tasks
Try examples using surnames, places, timelines, or family-history questions so the training feels useful right away.
Verify everything
AI can save time and spark ideas, but names, dates, places, and conclusions still need careful human review.

Keep exploring

When you are ready for more tools, guides, and discovery resources, return to the NWSGS AI Resource Center.

Go to AI Resource Center