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AI Foundations for Business

Essential AI literacy for every team member. Understand what AI can do, use tools confidently, and identify opportunities.

1 Day
Beginner
€2,000per person·Min. 2 participants
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Overview

This foundational course demystifies AI for your entire organisation. Designed for non-technical professionals, it builds the AI literacy required under the EU AI Act while giving practical skills everyone can use immediately. Participants learn to evaluate AI opportunities, understand limitations, and use AI tools responsibly and effectively.

Designed for

All StaffLeadership

Learning outcomes

Explain what AI can and cannot do in clear business terms
Use ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot confidently for daily tasks
Identify AI automation opportunities in their own workflows
Understand EU AI Act requirements relevant to their role
Evaluate AI tools and vendors with informed criteria
Apply responsible AI principles in their work

Course structure

What AI Actually Is

Cutting through the hype. How LLMs work (without the maths). What 'intelligence' means in AI. Capabilities vs limitations.

The AI Landscape

Generative AI vs Predictive AI vs Agentic AI. Key players: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta. Open source vs proprietary.

Hands-On: Your First AI Session

Setting up accounts. Interface walkthrough. Basic prompting. Getting useful outputs.

EU AI Act & GDPR Essentials

Risk categories. Compliance requirements. What it means for your business. Documentation obligations.

AI Tools Deep Dive

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Copilot: strengths and use cases. When to use which tool. Live demonstrations.

Finding AI Opportunities

Framework for identifying automation candidates. Quick wins vs strategic projects. ROI assessment.

Responsible AI in Practice

Ethics, bias, and fairness. Data privacy considerations. Human oversight requirements. Building trust.

Workshop: Your AI Action Plan

Participants identify 3 concrete AI applications for their role. Peer feedback. Implementation planning.

What participants receive

AI Capability Assessment Template
EU AI Act Compliance Checklist
Tool Comparison Guide (ChatGPT vs Claude vs Copilot)
Personal AI Action Plan (completed during workshop)
Prompt Starter Library (50+ prompts for common business tasks)

Delivery options

On-site

We come to your offices. Ideal for team-wide training.

Remote

Live virtual sessions. Full interaction with instructors.

Dublin venue

Join scheduled sessions at our training facility.

Enquire about AI Foundations for Business

Request this course for your team. We'll follow up with availability, pricing for your group size, and answer any questions.

We respond within 24 hours with a tailored proposal

Flexible scheduling for on-site, remote, or hybrid delivery

Volume discounts available for larger groups

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