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Free AI Literacy Course Online

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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About this course

Free AI Literacy Course. Study online at your own pace over 9 weeks. This is a Skills Bootcamp, fully funded for eligible learners. You'll study one day per week, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course covers the essentials of machine learning and large language models, how to prompt AI effectively, the ethics of AI adoption, and how to evaluate AI-generated information critically. It's designed for people at every starting point, with no prior AI knowledge needed. You'll finish with a practical understanding of how to use AI responsibly in a work context.

Who this course is for

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.

Entry requirements

Fair computer literacy A passion for learning new technology Eligibility to Skills Bootcamp funding criteria

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how machine learning and large language models work at a practical level.
  • You'll learn how to write effective prompts and get better results from AI tools.
  • You'll develop a critical awareness of the ethical issues surrounding AI and data.
  • You'll evaluate AI-generated content and make informed decisions about using it at work.
  • You'll explore the human role in AI and where human judgement still matters.
  • You'll build the knowledge to support responsible AI adoption within a team or organisation.

How you will learn

The course runs online over 9 weeks, with roughly one day of study per week. Learning follows a structured approach that revisits and builds on concepts progressively. You'll work through topics covering AI fundamentals, ethics, prompting, and practical application. Assessment is based on your engagement with course content and your ability to apply AI knowledge in realistic work scenarios.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a reliable internet connection and a computer or laptop to access course materials. Tech Educators will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • AI coordinator, supporting AI adoption and policy across a team
  • Operations manager, using AI tools to improve team workflows
  • Digital marketing manager, applying AI to content and campaign planning
  • Business analyst, using AI to support data-driven decisions
  • Project manager, integrating AI tools into project delivery
  • Entrepreneur or business owner, leading responsible AI use in their organisation

What you could study next

After completing this AI Literacy Course, you could move into more technical AI or data qualifications. A Level 4 Data Analytics qualification would build on your ability to interpret and act on data. If you want to go further, a Level 5 or Level 6 qualification in AI, machine learning, or digital technology would open roles in AI strategy and implementation. Many providers offer funded Skills Bootcamps in data science and software development that sit naturally alongside this course.

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