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AI Foundations for Professionals

Go from curious to capable with the AI tools you already have access to.

  • LevelBeginner
  • Duration4 weeks
  • Time2–3 hrs / week
  • FormatSelf-paced

Overview

A practical, jargon-free course for professionals who want to use AI assistants well at work — writing, research, analysis and planning — safely and with confidence.

Who it's for

  • Professionals who have tried ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot but don't use them every day yet
  • Managers who want to understand what AI can and can't do before rolling it out
  • Anyone who wants a structured start instead of scattered tutorials

What you'll be able to do

  1. 1Explain in plain English how large language models work and where they fail
  2. 2Write clear, reusable prompts for writing, summarising and research tasks
  3. 3Check AI output for accuracy and spot hallucinations before they cause problems
  4. 4Use AI safely with company and customer data
  5. 5Build a personal toolkit of prompts and workflows for your own role

Curriculum

4 modules · 12 lessons

01 How modern AI actually works 3 lessons
  • What a language model is (and isn't)
  • Strengths, limits and hallucinations
  • Choosing between the main assistants
02 Prompting fundamentals 3 lessons
  • The anatomy of a good prompt
  • Context, examples and constraints
  • Iterating instead of starting over
03 AI for everyday work 3 lessons
  • Writing and editing
  • Summarising documents and meetings
  • Research with sources you can verify
04 Working safely and responsibly 3 lessons
  • Data privacy and confidentiality
  • Bias, accuracy and accountability
  • Building your personal AI playbook

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any technical background?

No. AI Foundations is written for non-technical professionals. If you can use email and a web browser, you can take this course.

Which AI tools do I need?

A free account with any major AI assistant, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, is enough. The techniques work across all of them.

What happens after I enrol?

You'll receive a confirmation email with your access details and, for live programmes, your session dates. If anything is unclear, just reply to that email.

Can my employer pay?

Yes. We can provide an invoice for your employer's training or development budget. Use the enquiry form and tell us who should be invoiced.

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