5 Ways to Now Build Practical AI Skills in 2026 - Mike Grossman Consulting Newsletter

5 Ways to Now Build Practical AI Skills in 2026 - Mike Grossman Consulting Newsletter - June, 2026

Published: Thu, 06/18/26

Updated: Thu, 06/18/26

Thanks for joining me for this month’s newsletter.

AI is making it easier than ever to save time, work smarter, and make confident decisions.

If you want to explore or expand how to apply AI in your business, I’ve gathered some helpful resources this month to help you get started.

The good news is you don’t need a technical background to benefit from them.
These short tutorials and mini-courses focus on applying AI to tasks such as competitive research, content creation, workflow improvement, project management, and boosting productivity.

Any of these offerings is an excellent starting point to bolster your AI skills.

Wishing you continued success,

Mike
Owner, Mike Grossman Consulting
SEO, AI, Google Ads, Web Design & Development, Security Maintenance

OpenAI Academy: ChatGPT 101 for Small Businesses

https://academy.openai.com/public/collections/ai-for-small-business-2025-11-10

A Practical Starting Point

If you’re new to AI, this tutorial is an easy way to start using ChatGPT for your business.

You’ll see how to use it for marketing, customer communication, brainstorming, research, and daily activities. Designed for non-technical users, it shows how AI can make your work easier and more productive.

Cost: Free
Duration: Under 45 minutes Level: Business owners new to AI

Learn More About OpenAI Academy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Small Business B(AI)sics

https://www.uschamber.com/co/small-business-ai-training

Quick Wins for Busy Business Owners

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, supported by Google, offers a self-paced online course giving business owners a practical introduction to AI. You’ll discover how AI helps with marketing, customer service, daily operations, and productivity so you can save time and grow your business confidently.

Cost: Free

Duration: 30 minutes Level: Entry level

Check out U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Google AI Essentials

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-essentials-google

Build Confidence Using Gemini

This program provides a clear introduction to AI concepts and their business applications, taught by AI experts at Google, using Gemini.

You’ll learn prompting techniques, use Gemini to write and revise emails, and use it for creative brainstorming. It offers a solid AI foundation with no technical background needed.

Cost: Typically, $49 for a one-month Coursera subscription.

Duration: 8 hours to complete / a 5-course series Level: Structured beginner level

Explore Google AI Essentials

OpenAI Academy: ChatGPT 102 for Small Businesses

https://academy.openai.com/public/clubs/small-business-ipf4m/videos/chatgpt-102-for-small-businesses

Turn AI Into a Business Asset

If you are an experienced ChatGPT user, this tutorial shows small businesses how to advance their skills using ChatGPT for deep research projects, competitive research, connecting ChatGPT to internal tools, organizing projects, and creating custom GPTs.

You’ll learn how to set up repeatable processes that save time, keep things consistent, and add real value to your business. A downloadable resource guide makes it easy to follow along.

Cost: Free.

Duration: Under 45 minutes Level: Owners ready to build workflows

Visit OpenAI Academy

OpenAI Academy: Leveraging AI to Do Your Best Work

https://academy.openai.com/public/clubs/work-users-ynjqu/videos/chatgpt-102-leveraging-ai-to-do-your-best-work-recording

For Knowledge Workers and Professionals

This tutorial is a great fit for consultants, attorneys, nonprofit leaders, and managers who want to use AI in their daily work while keeping quality and oversight in mind.

You’ll get practical tips on using AI to help with research, planning, writing, and decision-making.

Cost: Free
Duration: Under 45 minutes Level: Advanced users and teams

Visit OpenAI Academy

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