Lessons
7
Duration
55 min
Level
beginner
Certificate
Not included
Access
Lifetime
About this course
Most people have opened ChatGPT, typed something, got a mediocre answer, and quietly decided AI isn't for them. The problem was never you — it's that nobody showed you the small set of skills that separate a throwaway answer from genuinely useful work. This free challenge fixes that in seven short steps you can finish inside 24 hours. You'll set up and compare the two leading AI assistants, ChatGPT and Claude. You'll learn the simple instruction formula professionals use to get first-time-right results. You'll teach the AI to write in your voice instead of robotic "AI-speak." And you won't finish with theory — by Step 7 you'll have produced two real pieces of work: something written and something thought through, done in a fraction of the usual time. Every step takes under ten minutes and ends with an action you complete immediately. Finish all seven and you'll have something better than theory: proof, to yourself most of all, that you now use AI rather than just talk about it — and a clear view of how far the full SuccessWise challenges can take it from here.
What you’ll be able to do
- Set up ChatGPT and Claude and know when to reach for each
- Write instructions using the three-part formula that gets useful answers first time
- Train the AI to write in your voice, not generic "AI-speak"
- Complete two real work tasks — one written, one thinking task — with AI doing the heavy lifting
- Build a daily 10-minute AI habit that compounds after the challenge ends
- Know exactly what your next step is — and have the momentum to take it
Who this is not for
- — You already use AI daily and want advanced automation, agents, or API work — start with our intermediate AI courses instead
- — You're looking for AI coding or image generation — this challenge is about everyday writing and thinking tasks
- — You want a passive watch-only course — every step ends with something you actually do
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes — completely. Create a free SuccessWise account, add the challenge to your library, and every step is yours. No card required, no catch.
Do I need to pay for ChatGPT or Claude?
No. Every exercise works on the free tiers of both. If you later upgrade either, everything you learn transfers directly.
How long does it take?
Each step is under ten minutes — about 55 minutes of learning total. The "24 hours" is the window in which you'll produce your first real AI output, not time spent studying.
Do I get a certificate?
Certificates come with SuccessWise's full courses — the 28-Day AI Challenge awards the 28-Day AI Challenge Certificate on completion. This free challenge ends with something more immediately useful: two finished pieces of real work and a daily habit. When you're ready for the certificate and the deeper skills, the 28-Day Challenge picks up exactly where this ends — and every PRO plan starts at $1 for 7 days.