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Key details

Course area
Computing, IT and Esports
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Thursday 30th April 2026
End date
Thursday 9th July 2026
Time
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Fees
£200.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056954 Child course code: Q056955
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Course introduction

Unlock the power of AI in your business

Are you ready to transform the way you work?

Whether you're a business leader, manager, or aspiring digital innovator, this hands‑on course will give you the skills, confidence, and practical tools to use Artificial Intelligence safely, ethically, and effectively in real business scenarios.

Led by industry‑aware digital specialists. Real tools. Real practice. Real impact

What You’ll Learn

Across 10 interactive sessions, you will:

  • Understand the Fundamentals of AI
    • What AI is and how it works
    • The difference between open and closed AI tools
    • How AI is used across different business functions
  • Work Safely and Responsibly with AI
    • Data foundations, permissions, and cybersecurity
    • Ethical use, bias awareness, and copyright essentials
    • Current regulatory frameworks shaping AI in business
  • Boost Productivity and Reduce Digital Debt
    • Workflow automation
    • Summarisation, meetings support, report generation
    • AI assistants in Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
  • Create Engaging Marketing and Customer Content
    • AI for campaign creation
    • Image and video generation tools
    • Personalisation and customer engagement strategies
  • Support Inclusion and Neurodiversity
    • Accessibility tools (text‑to‑speech, speech‑to‑text, focus tools)
    • Using AI to support diverse working styles and needs
  • Build a Real AI Roadmap for Your Business
    • Evaluate AI opportunities
    • Analyse costs vs. benefits
    • Develop a practical implementation plan

This course goes beyond theory with:

  • Live demonstrations
  • Guided tasks and Group collaboration and discussions
  • Practical activities using genuine AI tools
  • Quizzes, checklists, and reflective tasks

This course is perfect for:

  • Small business owners
  • Managers & team leaders
  • HR, marketing, operations & admin professionals
  • Anyone wanting to develop confident, ethical AI skills

No technical background needed. Just curiosity and willingness to explore.

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Confidently use modern AI tools
  • Create safe, ethical AI‑generated content
  • Automate everyday tasks to save time
  • Support accessibility and diverse needs in your workplace

Course information

College Certificate

There are no formal entry requirements.

This course is currently subject to approval.

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