Learn about AI
Everything I’ve learned about AI — and how to use it without a computer science degree — is somewhere on this page.
These are free guides. No account needed. No payment. Just honest answers to the questions I wished someone had answered for me.
If you find something useful, the platform goes deeper. The first two lessons are free too.
— Anna
THE PLAIN ENGLISH TEST
One rule that runs through everything on this page:
If you cannot explain it in plain English, slow down.
This applies three ways:
“This is the principle ThatClicked is built on. If I can’t explain something in plain English, I don’t put it in the platform.”
— Anna
New to AI? Start with these.
How to Start Using AI Today (Step by Step)
Start with one problem. One tool. One task. Here's the method that actually works.
Common Myths About AI for Professionals Over 50
You need to be young. You need tech skills. AI will take your job. What's actually true.
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Plain English. No jargon. What AI actually is and why it matters for your working life.
What is ChatGPT?
The most talked-about piece of software since the iPhone. Here's what it actually does.
What is Generative AI?
You've heard the term. Here's what it means and why it's different from older AI.
Do you need technical skills to use AI?
No. But here's what actually helps — and why experience is an advantage, not a barrier.
Is AI hard to learn?
Honest answer. Based on figuring it out the hard way.
Am I Too Old to Learn AI?
The honest answer. Age is not the barrier most people expect it to be.
Why AI Feels Overwhelming
It's not the technology. Here's what's actually happening — and what helps.
I Feel Left Behind By AI — Now What?
Most professionals feel this way. Here's what it actually means and what to do next.
The Anna Method — Five frameworks for AI confidence
The five named frameworks behind ThatClicked: the Confidence Curve, First Click Method, Practice With Anna Method, AI Relevance Ladder, and Plain English Test.
Get more out of ChatGPT
How to Use ChatGPT — Step by Step
The complete walkthrough from creating an account to getting genuinely useful output.
10 Useful Things ChatGPT Can Do Every Day
Not gimmicks. Ten things working professionals actually use it for, every week.
How to Write Better Emails with ChatGPT
The prompts that turn a blank screen into a draft you can actually send.
How to Ask ChatGPT Better Questions
The prompting basics that make the biggest difference — with examples.
ChatGPT for Beginners — Complete Guide
Everything in one place. No jargon. No assumptions about what you know.
Mistakes Beginners Make with ChatGPT
The errors most people make in the first few weeks — and how to avoid them.
ChatGPT vs Google — When to Use Which
They look similar. They work completely differently. Here's the simple rule.
AI outside work — practical everyday uses
How AI Can Help You in Everyday Life After 50
Planning, bureaucracy, decisions, learning. The everyday uses that make the most difference.
Using AI for Writing, Emails, and Communication
First drafts, difficult emails, presentations, feedback. Every part of writing, faster.
How AI Can Help You Learn New Skills at Any Age
AI as a learning tool — for your industry, new responsibilities, and anything else.
Using AI for Travel Planning
Itineraries, destination research, packing lists, handling problems. Faster and more personal.
How AI Can Help with Health Information — Used Safely
Understanding medical letters, preparing for appointments, researching conditions.
How AI Can Help You Stay Organised and Save Time
Morning triage, meeting prep, clearing the backlog. The supporting work, faster.
Real Examples of AI Helping Professionals Over 50
Not theory. A finance director, an HR manager, a consultant — and what changed.
Safety, comparisons, and where to start
Is ChatGPT Safe to Use?
Data privacy, accuracy, and workplace policy. A plain English answer to the safety question.
How to Avoid AI Scams and Misinformation
AI has made scams more convincing. Here's what to watch for and how to stay safe.
ChatGPT vs Other AI Tools — Plain English Comparison
ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity. Five tools, one page, clear guidance.
Can AI Replace Google?
Partly, for some things. Not entirely. Here's the honest answer and how search behaviour is changing.
Best Ways to Learn AI Over 50
What actually works — and what doesn't. The approach that gets results fastest.
How to Stay Safe When Using AI Tools
The real risks, the less real ones, and five simple rules that cover everything.
Complete AI Learning Roadmap
A structured path from zero to confident — week by week, month by month.
Top 10 Questions About AI Over 50
The questions I get asked most often. Honest answers to all ten.
Start Here — Your First Step into AI
You've been meaning to look into this. Here's the one thing to do right now.
Where to start
What is Microsoft Copilot — and how do I use it?
The AI already sitting in your Outlook, Teams and Word. Here's what it does and how to find it.
Which AI tool is right for me?
Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity. A straight answer on which one to start with.
How to write a good AI prompt
The quality of what you get back depends almost entirely on how you ask. Here's how to ask better.
Copilot vs ChatGPT — which one should you use?
The most common question. A plain English answer with a comparison table.
What Is Perplexity — and Why Would I Use It?
AI-powered search with sources. Here's what it does and when it's more useful than ChatGPT.
The questions people are actually asking
Is AI going to replace me at work?
An honest answer. Not a reassuring one.
AI for professionals over 50 — where to start
Why most AI courses aren't built for experienced professionals. And what That Clicked does differently.
How do I use AI in a job interview?
Preparing answers, researching companies, practising under pressure. AI is surprisingly good at this.
Can AI help me write a business case?
Yes. Here's exactly how — with a prompt that works.
Is ChatGPT safe to use at work?
The sensible questions about data, privacy and company policy. With honest answers.
What can AI do that Google can't?
They look similar. They're quite different. Here's when to use which.
How do I use AI at work without my company finding out?
A question more people are asking than will admit it. With a sensible answer.
How Do I Practise AI Without Feeling Stupid?
The fear of looking foolish stops more people than anything else. Here's the fix.
Can I Break AI?
No. Here's why — and why this fear is worth understanding.
How Much AI Do I Actually Need to Learn?
Less than you think. An honest answer to the question behind the question.
What Should I Never Put Into AI?
The practical guide to what's safe and what isn't. Clear lines, plain English.