Your principal needs you at your sharpest. AI takes the routine work off your plate so you can be.

Your day is built around other people's priorities. Inbox triage before breakfast, travel itineraries that change twice, meeting prep that has to be perfect, and a dozen small requests that pop up with no warning. Most of the work is constant, and it leaves almost no room for the higher-value support your principal actually needs from you.

AI can draft correspondence in your principal's tone, research and compare flight options in seconds, pull together briefing documents from raw notes, and format expense reports without the back-and-forth. This course teaches you exactly how to put those tools to work, so you can clear the admin faster and focus on the work that makes you indispensable.

8 hrs
Saved per week on scheduling and comms
30 sec
To draft a reply for your principal
20+
Personal assistant prompt templates

What You'll Learn

Draft a week of correspondence in your principal's tone with AI
Research and compare travel options, then build detailed itineraries
Prepare meeting agendas and briefing documents from raw notes
Generate meeting minutes and action item summaries automatically
Format expense reports and categorize spending with AI assistance
Find curated gift and event options with prices and reviews in minutes

Course Curriculum

4 units + 2 optional add-ons · ~25 hours · Certificate included

Foundation

Getting Started with AI as a Personal Assistant

  • Understand what AI can realistically do for PAs and where it falls short
  • Set up your first AI tools and learn to write prompts for PA tasks
  • Recognize the risks, including confidentiality of executive information
  • See how other PAs are already using AI to manage their workload
Core Skill

AI for Email, Correspondence, and Inbox Management

  • Draft emails and replies that match your principal's voice and style
  • Triage and prioritize a busy inbox using AI sorting techniques
  • Write formal correspondence, thank-you notes, and follow-ups faster
  • Handle sensitive communications with the right tone and discretion
Productivity

AI for Travel, Scheduling, and Meeting Prep

  • Research and compare travel options, then build detailed itineraries
  • Prepare meeting agendas, briefing documents, and background notes
  • Generate meeting minutes and action item summaries from rough notes
  • Manage calendar conflicts and scheduling across multiple time zones
Advanced

Building AI into Your Daily PA Workflow

  • Connect your AI tools into repeatable workflows for recurring tasks
  • Use AI for expense reports, gift research, and event coordination
  • Protect confidential information when working with AI tools
  • Measure the time you're saving and demonstrate your value with AI
Optional Add-On

2 Add-On Units

Take your skills further with these optional add-on units, available to add during checkout.

Add-On

Master the Art of Prompting

Advanced prompting techniques: chain-of-thought, role-based prompts, few-shot examples, and strategies for getting consistent, high-quality output every time.

Add-On

Everyday AI in Action

Real-world workflows and case studies showing how professionals use AI daily. Includes copy-and-paste prompt templates for the 20 most common tasks.

What Students Say

Sophie F.
PA to CEO, London
★★★★★
"I was writing 30+ emails a day from scratch in my principal's voice. After this course, AI drafts them in his exact tone and I just review and send. I've reclaimed two hours every single day for higher-priority work."
Anthony G.
Personal Assistant, New York
★★★★★
"The travel and scheduling unit was a revelation. I now build complete itineraries with AI in 15 minutes instead of spending an hour comparing flights, hotels, and transfers across different sites."
Michelle W.
Senior PA, Sydney
★★★★★
"I've been a PA for 12 years and was skeptical about AI. Unit 1 got me comfortable fast, and by Unit 3 I was generating meeting briefs that impressed my executive. She asked me to train the rest of her support team."
"Personal assistants using AI tools report saving 10 to 12 hours per week on coordination, correspondence, and admin tasks."
42% of executives say administrative tasks are the single biggest blocker to their productivity, making a skilled, AI-equipped PA more valuable than ever.

What Changes When Personal Assistants Start Using AI

Before AI
  • Drafting every email from scratch each time
  • Travel research spread across dozens of tabs
  • Meeting prep cobbled together at the last minute
  • Expense reports formatted manually every month
  • Gift and event ideas pulled from memory alone
After This Course
  • Emails drafted in your principal's tone instantly
  • Itineraries compared and built in minutes
  • Agendas and briefs ready well ahead of time
  • Expenses formatted and categorized by AI
  • Curated options with prices and reviews on demand

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any AI experience to take this course?

None at all. Unit 1 starts from scratch, walks you through setting up your AI tools, and has you writing effective prompts within the first hour. The course is designed for personal assistants who have never used AI before.

Which AI tools will I use?

The course teaches techniques that work across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other major AI tools. A free account on any of these platforms is all you need. No paid subscriptions required.

How is this different from the Executive Assistants course?

This course focuses on the personal assistant role specifically, covering tasks like correspondence in your principal's voice, private travel arrangements, gift and event research, and expense management. It's built for PAs who work closely with one or two principals rather than supporting a broader office function.

Is it safe to use AI with my principal's confidential information?

Unit 1 covers confidentiality and responsible AI use in detail. You will learn exactly what is safe to share with AI tools and what must remain private, with specific guidance for executive communications, personal information, and sensitive business data.

What if the course is not right for me?

Every course is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason, email us and we will refund your payment within one business day. No questions asked.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. After completing the course, you take a short online exam. Pass it and you receive a Certificate of Completion from the Workplace AI Institute that you can share with employers or add to LinkedIn.

Earn Your Certificate

Next, you'll take a quick & easy online exam to earn your Certificate of Completion from the Workplace AI Institute.

  • Take the exam online, at your own pace
  • 99% pass rate with course preparation
  • Share your certificate on LinkedIn
  • Retake the exam if needed, at no cost

Students Also Explore