NEW! AI Applications is part of our AI & Technology classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.

Curious about AI but not sure where to start?

Join this free introductory workshop for a taste of our upcoming evening course; AI Applications for Everyday Use & Small Business. Discover how Artificial Intelligence can make life and work easier—no technical experience needed.

In this hands-on session, you’ll get a practical overview of how AI can boost productivity, automate everyday tasks, and support small business growth. See live examples of using AI to create content, write emails, generate images, and streamline simple workflows.

You’ll also be introduced to popular tools like ChatGPT, and learn the basics of writing effective prompts to get the best results.

This friendly, beginner-focused workshop includes demonstrations, real-world examples, and guided activities to help you experience AI in action and see how it could work for you.

Bring your own laptop or tablet to participate.

Workshop details:

• 6-7.30pm

• Thursday 23 July

• 1× 1.5hour workshop

• Tutor: Naveed Dowla

NEW! AI Applications for Seniors - FREE Introductory Workshop is part of our AI & Technology classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.

Get AI smart in Parnell Community Centre's NEW AI Applications class for Seniors FREE introduction workshop!

Free 1.5-hour introductory workshop: AI Made Easy – Practical Skills for Everyday Life. Available in both morning and evening sessions.

Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? Enter confidently into the world of AI with this beginner-friendly session. You’ll learn the basics of prompting and discover how AI can make everyday tasks—like planning meals, organising your garden, or enjoying your hobbies—simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable, while gaining an exciting overview of the future of AI.

Please bring your own laptop or tablet to participate.

This is an introduction workshop to the AI for Seniors course; the full course will cover:

• How AI can help with everyday decisions and save time

• Simple ways to use AI for creativity and practical tasks

• Tips to stay safe online and avoid scams

• Basics of prompt writing explained in plain language

• Step-by-step demonstrations and guided exercises

• Real examples and easy projects

• Worksheets, templates, and helpful videos

• Supportive environment—bring your questions!

Workshop details:

• 10.30am-12pm

• Thursday 23 July

• 1× 1.5hour workshop

• Tutor: Naveed Dowla

NEW! AI Applications for Small Businesses is part of our AI & Technology classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.

AI for Small Businesses is an 8‑week, hands‑on course that helps small business owners harness AI to save time, cut costs, and improve customer engagement—without needing technical skills.

In just 1.5 hours each week, you’ll learn how to use AI for marketing, customer service, business automation, and financial management. This includes creating social media content, writing ads and emails, building simple chatbots, automating daily tasks, improving workflows, forecasting sales, analysing data, and generating business reports.

You’ll get practical experience with tools like ChatGPT, Canva AI, Notion AI, Excel AI and Zapier, along with guidance on writing effective prompts and safely integrating AI into everyday business operations.

The course is Project-based with simple tasks, Practical learning, Real examples and guided exercises, Step-by-step demonstrations in a supportive environment. Using Worksheets, Templates, and Basics of Prompt Engineering, with discussions and videos to further explain the development of AI, and advantages for business.

Please bring own laptop or tablet to use in class.

• Thursdays, 7.30-9pm

• Start date: 30 July

• Course length: 8 weeks

• Tutor: Naveed Dowla

AI Applications is part of our AI & Technology classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.

AI Made Easy: Practical Skills for Everyday Life

Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course will show you how AI can make daily tasks—like planning meals, organising your garden, or other hobbies—simpler and more enjoyable.

What You’ll Learn:

• How AI can help with everyday decisions and save time

• Simple ways to use AI for creativity and practical tasks

• Tips to stay safe online and avoid scams

• Basics of prompt writing explained in plain language

Course Features:

• Step-by-step demonstrations and guided exercises

• Real examples and easy projects

• Worksheets, templates, and helpful videos

• Supportive environment—bring your questions!

Please bring your own laptop or tablet to participate.

• Thursdays, 10.30am-12pm

• Start date: 30 July

• Course length: 8 weeks

• Tutor: Naveed Dowla

NEW! AI Applications is part of our AI & Technology classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.

A.I. Applications for Everyday Use ', is our NEW, hands‑on course designed for beginners. Discover the endless potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learn how to confidently use it in personal, professional, creative, contexts—no technical background required.

Over 8 weeks, you’ll explore how AI can boost productivity, improve decision-making, automate tasks, and get creative fast! The course covers practical applications such as creating social media content, writing ads and emails, 

You’ll experiment with creative tools like image generation to unlock new ways of expression.

This is a project-based course with simple, step-by-step activities, real-world examples, guided exercises, and demonstrations in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, Notion AI, Excel AI, and Zapier, while learning the basics of prompt engineering to get the best results from AI.

The course includes worksheets, templates, discussions, and videos to deepen your understanding of how AI works, its development, and its practical advantages in everyday life.

Please bring your own laptop or tablet to use in class.

• Thursdays, 6-7.30pm

• Start date: 30 July

• Course length: 8 weeks

• Tutor: Naveed Dowla

In this course participants will explore the foundations of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, databases, networking, cloud technologies, business applications, prototyping and website development, software development tools, automation, and emerging digital innovations. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, students will learn how AI can be used to improve productivity, support decision-making, manage business processes, and develop digital solutions.  

Please bring your own laptop or tablet to participate.

• Mondays, 6-8pm

• Start date: 19 Oct

• Course length: 6 weeks

• Tutor: Naveed Dowla