AI Classes and Workshops
Learn AI. Use It Today. Build With It Tomorrow.
DarkHorse IT is bringing practical, hands-on AI education to Fargo. No jargon, no fluff, just real skills you can put to work immediately. Whether you are brand new to AI or ready to build your own tools, we have a class for where you are right now.
July 2026 cohort live now at Bonanzaville, West Fargo. Space is limited (25 seats per session). Reserve below.
AI That Actually Works For You
You've heard about AI. Maybe you've tried it once or twice. But you're not sure what it's actually good for, which tool to use, or how to get results that don't feel random.
This class fixes that. In 90 minutes, you'll go from uncertain to confident. We'll cut through the hype, show you how AI really works, and teach you the prompting skills that separate people who get great results from people who give up after two tries. You'll leave ready to jump in and start using AI right away, with a starter kit to keep the momentum going.
What you walk away with
- +A clear understanding of what AI is, what it isn't, and which tools are best for what
- +Master the art of prompting: understand and craft effective prompts that get the results you want
- +How to generate images and files, and use the different modes, including voice mode and image inputs, on real-world tasks
- +A live demo of Claude Design, plus ideas for custom Projects and GPTs you can build on your own
- +A printed AI Starter Kit with prompting cheat sheets, model comparisons, and everything we cover in class, plus bonus material, delivered as both a printed copy and a digital copy
Upcoming sessions
- Friday July 10, 2:00 to 3:30 PM
- Tuesday July 14, 5:15 to 6:45 PM
- Friday July 24, 2:00 to 3:30 PM
This class is model-agnostic. Everything you learn applies across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and beyond.
Intermediate
90 minutes · $100
AI in Your Workflow
You know the basics. Now it's time to make AI actually useful inside the tools and systems you already use every day.
This class is about integration. We'll show you how to connect AI to your email, your calendar, your design tools, and more, and we'll walk through a real business workflow from start to finish so you can see exactly how it works in practice. You'll learn what an MCP server is, why it matters, and how to start building an AI stack that fits your business.
What you walk away with
- +A working understanding of how AI connects to real apps and tools
- +Live demos of AI inside Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Gmail, and more
- +An introduction to workflow automation and what's possible without writing code
- +A Workflow Blueprint: a personalized map of where AI fits into your business processes
- +How to find the best integrations for the type of business you run or the task you are trying to accomplish
Upcoming sessions
- Thursday June 25, 1:00 to 2:30 PM
- Tuesday July 28, 5:15 to 6:45 PM
Recommended: completion of the Beginner class or equivalent hands-on experience with AI tools.
Build With AI
This is where users become builders.
If you're ready to stop following tutorials and start creating apps, agents, automations, and tools that do exactly what you need, this class is your on-ramp. We'll cover the architecture behind AI-powered systems, walk through live builds, and give you the security knowledge to do it right. By the end, you won't just understand how AI works. You'll know how to put it to work at a level most people never reach.
What you walk away with
- +An introduction to AI agents: how to use them and how to build your own
- +How to integrate any service or software with AI
- +Effective ways to implement security, from prompt injection and data protection to production guardrails
- +An introduction to building apps and websites with AI assistance
- +A Builder's Checklist: security checklist, agent planning template, and recommended stack by use case
Upcoming sessions
- Tuesday June 30, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Recommended: completion of the Intermediate class or demonstrated experience with AI integrations and workflows.
