AI Classes for Adults in West Des Moines, IA
If you live in West Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, 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 West Des Moines
| Day | Your time (Central) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm |
| Saturday backup | 9 am |
Times shown for Central 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. The best way to learn is to try things on questions from your own day.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Make me a simple weekly meal plan for one person with a short grocery list. I shop in West Des Moines.
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ask me what I grow.
I want to find a hobby group in West Des Moines. Give me five questions to ask a library or community center.
Scams to watch for in West Des Moines
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like West Des Moines. These three are among the most common:
- Fake bank fraud alerts. A caller or text says your account is under attack and you must move money. Real banks never ask you to do that. Hang up and call the number on the back of your card.
- Gift card payment demands. Anyone who asks you to pay with gift cards, wire transfers or crypto is a scammer, whether they claim to be the IRS, a utility or a sheriff's office.
- 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.
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 West Des Moines residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Polk County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near West Des Moines.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter West Des Moines or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Iowa's office at shiphelp.org.
- Iowa consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Iowa 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 West Des Moines?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 pm Central time, with a Saturday backup at 9 am.
Ready to try it?
Join a free live class on Zoom from West Des Moines. No sign-up fee.
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