Learn AI Skills
with Mary Heffernan
Two courses. Two levels. One goal - help busy business owners actually use AI in real life. Pick the one that fits where you are right now.
Start where you are.
I'm Mary Heffernan. I run Five Marys Ranch with my husband Brian in Northern California, I've started 19 businesses, and I've been teaching entrepreneurs through M5 Entrepreneurs for 12 years. Over the past year and a half, AI has completely changed the way I run all of it. I wanted to build a simple path for other business owners who know they need to learn this, but don't know where to start.
So I built two courses - one for people who are brand new to AI, and one for people who already use ChatGPT and want to go further. Here's what each one does, who it's for, and how to pick.
- Mary
Mary Heffernan | Five Marys Ranch | M5 Entrepreneurs
Pick your starting point
Brand new to AI? Start with the Bootcamp. Already using ChatGPT and hungry for more? Go straight to Level Up.
What you get
- 30 daily text messages - one skill per day
- One idea + one use case + one ready-to-use prompt in every text
- Pre-recorded welcome video from Mary
- Sundays off for catch-up
- ChatGPT-only - the simplest place to start
- Works for business and everyday life
What you get
- 30 daily written lessons (2-10 page guides)
- 30 podcast-style audio lessons
- Daily email + text nudges
- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced challenges
- Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, Whispr, Fyxer, Cowork + more
- Agents, automations, Shopify analysis, AI websites
Side-by-side comparison
Here's everything you need to know about both courses at a glance.
| 30 Day AI Bootcamp | Level Up with AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | 101 · Beginner | 201 · Intermediate / Advanced |
| Price | $97 | $197 (normally $397) |
| Length | 30 days (Sundays off) | 30 lessons over 6 weeks |
| Delivered by | Daily text messages | Written lessons + audio + email + text |
| AI tools covered | ChatGPT only | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, Whispr, Fyxer, Cowork + more |
| Focus | Daily prompts for real life and business | Advanced systems, agents, automations, content engines |
| Time per day | ~5 minutes | 5 minutes (quick) to 30 minutes (deep dive) |
| Best for | Total beginners | ChatGPT users ready to go further |
| Access | 30 days of texts + welcome video | Lifetime access · updated as AI evolves |
"You don't need to be a tech person.
You just need to be willing to try."
- Mary Heffernan
Still not sure which one?
Here's the simplest way to decide:
Pick the 30 Day AI Bootcamp if...
You've never really used ChatGPT. You want something easy that fits into your life with zero learning curve. You'd rather get a daily text than open a course player. $97 feels like a safe way to test the waters.
Pick Level Up with AI if...
You already use ChatGPT and you're ready for the real superpowers - Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, voice tools, email agents, automations, Shopify analysis, and building actual AI systems in your business.
Most students start with the Bootcamp and graduate into Level Up. You can do both - we'll send you a bundle offer after the Bootcamp.
Common questions
Do I have to take the Bootcamp before Level Up?
Not required - but recommended if you've never used ChatGPT. The Bootcamp is the simplest possible starting point. If you're already comfortable with ChatGPT, you can skip straight to Level Up.
Can I do both?
Yes - and that's actually how most M5 students do it. The Bootcamp builds your foundation, and Level Up takes you into the rest of the modern AI toolkit. After you finish the Bootcamp, we'll send you a bundle offer to make Level Up an easy next step.
Do I need to be tech-savvy?
Not even a little. Both courses are taught in plain English by a rancher and mom of four, not a tech influencer. If you can send a text message and use the internet, you can do either one.
Do I need to pay for AI tools?
Most of what we cover works on the free versions of these tools. In Level Up we recommend Claude Pro ($20/month) as the one worth paying for, but it's optional. No surprise fees.
How do I know which is right for me?
Ask yourself one question: "Am I comfortable opening ChatGPT and writing a useful prompt on my own?" If the answer is no, start with the Bootcamp. If the answer is yes, go straight to Level Up.
I'm not a business owner. Will these still help?
Absolutely. Both courses include everyday-life applications - meal planning, travel, family logistics, learning new things, household systems. AI isn't just for entrepreneurs. It's for anyone who wants to stop feeling behind.
