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AI Best Features to Boost Work Productivity – Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini & Microsoft Copilot
Designed for busy professionals with no coding background, this course shows how to get measurably more done with today’s four leading AI assistants — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. Participants learn a simple, repeatable method: choosing the right tool for the task, prompting it well, and customising it so it remembers their context and house style. Through guided hands-on work, they apply AI to everyday tasks — analysing documents and data, building Excel dashboards, and generating polished slide decks and short explainer videos.
Objective
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Select the most suitable AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot) for a given workplace task
- Apply a structured prompting framework to obtain accurate, well-formatted results with fewer iterations
- Build customised AI assistants — Claude Projects, ChatGPT Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems
- Analyse business documents and research sources, including with Google NotebookLM
- Interrogate and visualise spreadsheet data, producing charts and dashboards from Excel or Google Sheets
- Generate professional slide decks and short explainer videos from existing material
- Apply practical data-protection and output-verification habits when using AI at work
Outline
- Choosing the right AI assistant for the task: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Better prompting: a reusable Role – Context – Task – Format framework with worked examples
- Customising AI to your work: Claude Projects, ChatGPT Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems
- Analysing documents and research with AI and Google NotebookLM (audio & video overviews)
- Interrogating and visualising Excel / Google Sheets data with AI
- Building simple, AI-assisted dashboards and the narrative behind the numbers
- Generating professional slide decks with Copilot in PowerPoint and Gemini in Slides
- Creating short explainer videos with NotebookLM and Google Vids / Veo
- Data protection, confidentiality (PDPA) and verifying AI output
- Integrating the tools into a practical weekly workflow
Who should attend
- Senior executives and managers
- Strategy, planning and operations teams
- Analysts, finance and department leads
- Administrative, HR, marketing and project staff who produce reports, decks and emails
Methodology
- Real-time demonstrations with guided, hands-on practice on your own laptop
- Use of realistic workplace documents and datasets for practical problem solving
- Reusable prompt templates, cheat-sheets and step-by-step trainer notes
- Peer discussion and trainer feedback
Testimonials
Word Cloud: practical, time-saving, engaging, hands-on, useful, confidence-building
“The training was very hands-on and practical. I now feel confident using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to draft reports and analyse data for my team.” - Sarah T., HR Manager
“Excellent, practical introduction to AI for the workplace. The instructor made everything easy to understand, even for someone with little experience.” - John P., Finance Assistant
“Bernard is a very patient teacher; he was happy to repeat his explanations or simplify his explanations should he be required to”
“Able to share detailed examples during the class”
Average of >4.9 stars out of 5 stars
“The training was very hands-on and practical. I now feel confident using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to draft reports and analyse data for my team.” - Sarah T., HR Manager
“Excellent, practical introduction to AI for the workplace. The instructor made everything easy to understand, even for someone with little experience.” - John P., Finance Assistant
“Bernard is a very patient teacher; he was happy to repeat his explanations or simplify his explanations should he be required to”
“Able to share detailed examples during the class”
Average of >4.9 stars out of 5 stars
Profile of Bernard Peh
Principal Trainer | ACLP Certified | ICF Certified | Data & AI Scientist | Finance & Investment Expert | Senior Fund Manager
Bernard Peh is a Master Trainer, Curriculum Designer, published author, and Hedge Fund Manager with over 25 years of combined experience spanning Data Science and Financial Investments. He specializes in AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, Data Analytics, and workplace automation, helping organizations translate advanced technologies into practical, high-impact business outcomes.
With 15 years of experience as a Financial Services Director across multiple advisory firms, Bernard brings deep real-world industry expertise into his training, particularly in financial analytics, investment strategy, and hedge fund management. He is currently a Senior Partner at BigDataVC, where he co-leads AI- and data-driven investment initiatives powered by predictive analytics.
As an ACLP-certified trainer, Bernard has designed and delivered WSQ, IBF, and SkillsFuture-funded programmes across eight major Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) in Singapore. Since 2018, he has trained many professionals, earning consistently high learner satisfaction scores for his ability to simplify complex concepts and deliver highly practical, business-relevant learning experiences.
He is also a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader in Data Science and Investment Strategy, known for bridging the gap between technical analytics and strategic decision-making.
Key Career Highlights
- ACLP-Certified Master Trainer: Developed and delivered WSQ-aligned programmes across 8 leading ATOs in Singapore
- Senior Partner, BigDataVC: Co-leading data-driven investment strategies using AI and predictive analytics
- Financial Services Leader (15 years): Former Director in four leading financial advisory firms in Singapore
- 25+ Years in Data Science & Analytics: Applying advanced analytics to drive business and investment decisions
- Keynote Speaker & Author: Recognized thought leader in Data Science, AI applications, and Investment Strategy
Technical Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Prompt Engineering
- Microsoft 365 Copilot & Power Platform
- Power BI & Data Visualization
- Python, SQL, C / C++
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Data Science & Predictive Analytics
- Financial Advisory, Investment Strategy & Hedge Fund Management
- Leadership & Business Decision-Making Analytics
