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Agentic Work with Claude Desktop and Cowork

Move from chatting with Claude to delegating real work. This course covers Claude Desktop’s extension ecosystem and then dives into Cowork, where Claude plans and executes multi-step tasks on your...

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Duration 2 days
Course Code AI-CLD-2001
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Course Description

Move from chatting with Claude to delegating real work. This course covers Claude Desktop’s extension ecosystem and then dives into Cowork, where Claude plans and executes multi-step tasks on your behalf. Learners produce polished deliverables, scale workflows with connectors, projects, scheduled tasks, and plugins, and stay in control of agentic work through trust boundaries, intervention strategies, and compliance awareness.

Skills Gained

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe how Claude Desktop and Cowork differ from Claude Chat
  • Extend Claude Desktop with extensions and local MCP servers
  • Delegate multi-step tasks to Cowork and supervise their execution
  • Design repeatable workflows using projects, scheduled tasks, and plugins
  • Evaluate when Cowork should and should not be used for a given task

Who Can Benefit

Anyone interested in using Claude Desktop and Cowork for agentic knowledge work

Prerequisites

Familiarity using Claude Chat, or have taken Ascendient Learning's Working Smarter with Claude Chat

Software

All attendees must have a modern web browser and an Internet connection.

Course Details

Course Details

Your Desktop AI Workspace

  • How Claude Desktop Differs from claude.ai
  • Quick Entry for Launching Claude from Any App
  • Persistent Memory Across Conversations
  • Choosing the Right Model for the Task
  • Desktop Extensions for Connecting to Local Resources
  • Local MCP Servers and Manual Configuration
  • Extension Security, Allowlists, and Admin Controls

Delegating Work to Cowork

  • Chat vs. Cowork vs. Claude Code: Choosing the Right Mode
  • How Cowork Plans and Executes Multi-Step Tasks
  • Task Progress Visibility and Human Intervention
  • Working with Local Files and Folders
  • Producing Deliverables: Reports, Spreadsheets, and Presentations
  • Connectors for Google Drive, Gmail, Slack, and Other Services
  • Browser Use and Computer Use

Scaling Your Cowork Workflows

  • Cowork Projects as Persistent Workspaces
  • How Cowork Projects Differ from Claude Projects
  • Scheduled Tasks for Repeatable Outputs
  • Local vs. Cloud Scheduling and Their Tradeoffs
  • Plugins: Bundled Skills, Connectors, and Sub-Agents
  • Skills as Reusable Instruction Sets
  • Customizing Cowork for Role and Workflow

Staying in Control

  • Setting Trust Boundaries for Cowork
  • Growing Autonomy as Capabilities Grow
  • When to Intervene During a Running Task
  • Reviewing Before Acting on Cowork Output
  • Choosing the Safest Execution Path
  • When Cowork Should Not Be Used
  • Audit Log and Compliance Limitations

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

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Reviews

I didn't have any problem navigating Exitcertified website or lab material at all.

Great instructor, clear and concise course. Labs were easy to follow and worked perfectly.

They are very good and made sure we had all the appropriate materials for class.

Instructor was great, course was mostly very good except for too much focus on pricing

The instructor was thorough and they also provided hands-on demonstrations with labs.