Your first AI assistant: Practical workshop for smart automation
From idea to functional AI assistant in just one day
Contents
Introduction to the topic
- Learn to clearly distinguish between chatbots, AI assistants, and AI agents.
- Discover tools and platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Langdock, Claude, and Gemini to create your own AI assistants.
Identify and evaluate use cases
- Be inspired by real-world examples of successful AI assistants—from presentations and conversation preparation to research and communication.
- Use proven methods to identify automation potential in your work area.
- Experience how AI successfully supports specific use cases in a live demo.
Practical workshop I – your first assistant
- Follow step-by-step instructions and create your own AI assistant.
- Define clear instructions and set up knowledge databases.
- Put what you have learned into practice right away and build a personal assistant for a specific task.
Practical Workshop II – Testing & Optimization
- Test your created assistant in the group.
- Receive valuable feedback and optimization suggestions from the expert.
- Develop strategies to continuously improve and develop your assistant.
Outlook and next steps
- Learn how multiple assistants can work together as a "team."
- Discover the future of AI with autonomous AI agents.
- Use the concluding Q&A session to clarify any open questions and plan how to incorporate what you have learned into your daily work.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- You understand the differences between language models, assistants, and agents, and can evaluate their potential for your work.
- You identify potential for automation in your daily work and implement it directly.
- You develop your own AI assistant (e.g., Copilot Agents, Custom GPTs) to help you with daily tasks.
Methods
The workshop combines short technical presentations with interactive exercises and group discussions. This allows theory to be put directly into practice.
To participate in the practical exercises, you will need access to an AI platform that allows you to create your own AI assistants. Please check the current terms and conditions of the respective tools in advance, as these are subject to change.
Thefollowingfree optionsare currently available:
- Google Geminiwith "Gems" (requires a Google account)
- Claudewith "Projects"
Alternatively, you can usepaid toolssuch as:
- ChatGPT Plus
- Microsoft Copilot 365with Copilot Studio
- long dock
Tool
Recommended for
Specialists and managers who want to use AI assistants in areas such as project management, communication, sales, or process optimization for their daily work.
Start dates and details
Friday, 22.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 21.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 01.12.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 04.03.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm