AI Classes for Adults in Charleston, SC
If you live in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina, you can join a small live class that teaches everyday AI in plain words. Your first class is free, and everything happens on Zoom from your own home.
Class times in Charleston
| Day | Your time (Eastern) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 pm |
| Saturday backup | 10 am |
Times shown for Eastern time. Groups hold 12 people, so every question gets answered.
What you will learn
You will learn to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for real life: understanding a confusing letter, planning a trip, checking whether a message is a scam, and writing a note you are proud of. You do not need a new computer. A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Help me understand a letter I received. I will paste it with my name and account numbers removed.
Explain how to check that an email claiming to be from my bank is real. I live in Charleston, so mention anything local I should know.
Make me a simple weekly meal plan for one person with a short grocery list. I shop in Charleston.
Scams to watch for in Charleston
Scammers target people everywhere, including a mid-sized city like Charleston. These three are among the most common:
- Fake AI voices. Scammers can copy a voice from a short clip. If a call sounds like someone you know but asks for money, call them back on a number you trust.
- Grandchild in trouble calls. A caller says a grandchild is in jail or hurt and needs money now. Hang up and call your family member on the number you already have. Agree on a family code word ahead of time.
- Fake tech support pop-ups. A loud warning on your screen with a phone number to call is a trick. Close the browser, restart the computer and never let a stranger take control of it.
If something happens, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and call the AARP Fraud Watch helpline at 877-908-3360 (free, open to everyone).
Free help for Charleston residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Charleston County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Charleston.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Charleston or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find South Carolina's office at shiphelp.org.
- South Carolina consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the South Carolina consumer protection office.
- Everyday needs. Dial 211 to reach local services such as food, housing and transportation.
Common questions
Are the classes in person in Charleston?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Charleston on a phone, tablet or computer. Groups are small so you can ask questions out loud.
What does it cost?
Your first class is free. If you keep going, membership is $46 a month, locked in for as long as you stay.
Do I need experience?
No. If you can open a web page, you can start. Our first six weeks are made for beginners.
When are classes for people in Charleston?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm Eastern time, with a Saturday backup at 10 am.