Build your own creative assistant

Build your own creative assistant

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course with Nicole Gabriel, you’ll be able to design a custom AI assistant tailored to your creative style, guide AI outputs without losing your voice, and use AI as a thoughtful partner for ideation and planning. You’ll also understand what custom GPTs are, how they differ from standard interactions, and why they matter for creative workflows.

This beginner-friendly course is ideal for creatives, artists, and designers who are curious about AI but feel overwhelmed or underwhelmed by generic outputs. Nicole Gabriel takes a calm, practical approach—focusing on clarity over hype—guiding you step by step through building an assistant that supports your thinking rather than replacing it. To be successful, you should be comfortable using basic digital tools and have access to a paid ChatGPT plan that supports custom GPT creation. No coding or technical background is required. What makes this course unique is its focus on personalization and creative integrity. Instead of shortcuts, you’ll build a system that aligns with your process—resulting in an AI assistant that truly understands how you work and think.

This module introduces the foundation of building your own creative assistant. You’ll explore what GPTs are, how they function, and how they can be applied to creative work. By defining your project early, you’ll establish a clear direction for building a tool that supports your unique workflow.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, you’ll move from concept to creation. You’ll learn the essential building blocks of a GPT and how to structure it effectively. By the end, you’ll have created a working version of your creative assistant with defined rules and behaviors.

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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This final module focuses on refinement and real-world use. You’ll enhance your GPT with onboarding guidance, finalize its settings, and prepare it for ongoing use. By the end, you’ll have a polished creative assistant and a clear path for continuing to develop and evolve it.

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3 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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