Use AI to drive real growth in your business This course will provide you with the practical AI knowledge your business needs to move forward with confidence. You’ll use AI to make smarter decisions, improve how your team works and build a culture of responsible, ethical AI adoption that gives you a genuine competitive edge. The business owner You run a business and know AI is changing the game - but you’re not sure where to start, what to trust or what risks are involved. The Team Manager Your team is already using AI tools - some officially, some not. You need to lead confidently and set the standard. Professional Upskiller You want to stay competitive as AI reshapes your industry — and you want to be valued for how you use it, not worried about being replaced by it.
Course details
| Education level | 3 |
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| Awarding organisation | Suffolk County Council |
| Learning method | Online |
| Course type | Skills Bootcamp |
| Sector | Digital |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Cost description | This is a FREE, fully funded course for those that eligible under the Skills Bootcamp criteria, in specific areas. |
Fair computer literacy and a passion for learning new technology.
We know that exploring something new can be daunting. Here’s what’s covered and why each module matters for your business: 01 The essentials of Machine Learning, AI and Large Language Models Build a clear, practical understanding of how ML and AI, especially Large Language Models (LLMs) actually work. No jargon, no prior knowledge assumed. You’ll know enough to ask the right questions and make informed decisions about AI in your business. 02 The Human role in AI Learn how to prompt AI tools effectively, understand where they fall short, and keep human judgement at the centre of every AI-assisted decision. This is where practical application starts. 03 The Ethics of AI Understand how computers learn from data, the risks and biases that creates, and the ethical considerations every business needs to navigate. You’ll leave ready to build a responsible, future-proof AI policy for your organisation. 04 Working Effectively with AI Develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated content, make informed decisions about its use and apply AI tools in ways that genuinely move your work forward.
Weekly attendance and completion of course project (which might include a presentation to the instructor and / or class).
This course will give you the confidence and knowledge to use AI in practical business situations and within your personal lives. AI is being utilised in every job, having the practical knowledge will be useful step in adding value to any company or to your own business.