AI for Productivity

Duke examines how AI tools can support administrative work, from editing and scheduling to organizing information. Note-taking, summaries and research extend the examples beyond a calendar. It suits learners interested in reducing repetitive work while still deciding what deserves their attention and checking the resulting output.

What you will learn

• Use AI assistance for scheduling and organization.
• Compare approaches to notes and information summaries.
• Explore AI support for research and visual tasks.

Who this suits

Beginners exploring AI-assisted productivity; preview the tools and account requirements before starting.

Before you enroll

Choose a small change you can observe over several working days. A technique that suits one schedule may not suit another. Account for meetings, rest and unexpected tasks, and evaluate whether a tool reduces effort after its setup and review time are included.

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Put it into practice

Try one fictional scheduling task with and without an assistant, and record the total time including checking and correcting its output.

Source and review

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