Curious beginners
You've heard about AI and want to understand how to actually use it — no prior tech experience needed.
Free 45-minute intro session · On Zoom
Practical AI skills,
taught with clarity.
Designed for complete beginners — no experience needed
A free 45-minute intro session built for people starting from zero. Learn how to use AI to start and run a business, plus the cybersecurity basics that keep you safe — no tech background required.
LevelBeginner · no experience needed
FormatLive online on Zoom
Intro sessionFree · 45 minutes
Full curriculumLive 2.5-hour sessions
Outcomes
What you'll walk away with
Clear, practical takeaways from the free intro — explained in plain English.
- A plain-English understanding of what AI tools can and can't do
- A simple way to research and test a business idea with AI
- Faster workflows for writing, planning and marketing
- Everyday security habits to protect your accounts and data
- A short, concrete action plan for your first week
- Answers to your questions, live
AI assistantsPromptingIdea researchContent & marketingWebsite basicsPassword & account securityPhishing awareness
The opportunity
The future of AI, and why starting has never been easier
AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world, and it's quickly becoming part of how everyday work gets done.
$1.81T
Projected global AI market by 2030, growing at a 36.6% compound annual rate.
Source: Grand View Research, 2025$15.7T
Potential contribution of AI to the global economy by 2030.
Source: PwC, "Sizing the Prize," 201788%
Of organizations use AI in at least one business function.
Source: McKinsey, "The State of AI," 2025Starting something of your own used to take money, staff and specialized skills. Today, free and low-cost AI tools can help with writing, design, building a website, marketing and customer service, so you can explore a new revenue stream with little to no startup cost.
The opportunity is real, but results come from skills and effort. That's what this session is about: learning to use these tools well, and safely.
Forecasts are third-party estimates. No income results are promised.
Curriculum
What you'll learn: AI for beginners, cybersecurity basics and scam safety
A clear, practical walkthrough. No hype and no jargon.
Full curriculum: live 2.5-hour sessions
Start with the free 45-minute intro to see how it works.
01How today's AI tools work
Plain-English explanations of what AI assistants can and can't do.
02Researching a business idea with AI
Use AI to explore, test and sharpen an idea before you invest in it.
03Writing, planning and marketing faster
Workflows for drafting, organizing and promoting your work.
04Intro cybersecurity habits
Protect your accounts and data while using AI and online tools.
05Scam safety for seniors and families
Spot phishing emails, fake tech-support calls, AI voice-cloning and deepfake scams, and know what to do if something seems off.
06Certification prep pathways
Beginner-friendly study plans for entry-level IT and cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+. SteadfastIQ is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA.
07Your first-week action plan
Leave with simple, concrete next steps.
Audience
Who it's for
This session is designed for people with no experience. If you're new to AI, new to business tools, or just curious, you're in the right place.
Aspiring founders
You have an idea, or want one, and want modern tools to get started from scratch.
Career builders
You want practical AI and security-awareness skills for work, even if you're starting fresh.
Process
How it works
01
Register
Choose a session time and enter your name and email.
02
Get your Zoom link
We email your Zoom join link for the session you chose.
03
Join live
Learn, follow along, and ask questions in real time.
Formats
Start free. Go deeper when you're ready.
Start here
Free intro session
- 45 minutes, live on Zoom
- Designed for complete beginners
- Live Q&A
- No cost, no obligation
Next step
Full curriculum
- Live 2.5-hour sessions
- All five modules in depth
- Hands-on, follow-along practice
- Details shared at the free intro
Guidance
Built on industry-leading guidance
Taught live by an experienced industry expert.
Our curriculum draws on publicly available frameworks and guidance from recognized leaders — including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) guidance, and the FTC's consumer scam guidance — taught in plain language for beginners.
Bring your questions. Every session is live and interactive.
SteadfastIQ is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.
FAQ
Questions about our free AI and cybersecurity classes
Is it really free?
Yes. The intro is a free 45-minute session. We may mention optional paid programs at the end; there's no obligation.
Do I need any tech experience?
No. This is designed for people with no experience. We start from the basics and explain everything in plain English — no jargon, no assumed background.
How do I join?
After you register, we email you a Zoom link for your session. Join from a computer or phone.
Will I make money from this?
This is an educational session. We teach skills; we don't promise any income or business results.
How long are the sessions?
The intro is a free 45-minute session. Curriculum classes are 2.5 hours each.
Where are you located?
SteadfastIQ is based in Northern Kentucky, serving the Cincinnati area, and every class is live online on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the U.S.
Do you cover scam safety for seniors?
Yes. We teach older adults and their families how to recognize common scams, including phishing, fake tech support and AI voice-cloning calls.
Do you offer Security+ prep?
We offer beginner-friendly study guidance for entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+. We're independent and not affiliated with CompTIA, and we don't guarantee exam results.
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