AI is transforming the workplace. This one-day online course gives professionals a practical, structured understanding of AI's role, risks, and rewards, with immediate takeaways to apply in any organisation.

Learn how to harness AI tools, stay compliant with evolving legislation, and lead responsibly with clear guidance on strategy, ethics, and implementation.

Whether you’re drafting corporate policy or simply trying to understand where AI fits in your day-to-day, this course delivers actionable skills and insights to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Course Content

• ‍What is AI?
• AI in Ireland Today
• Benefits and Challenges of AI
• Ethics, Risks & Responsible AI
• Understanding the EU AI Act 2025: Strategy, Compliance & Corporate Policy
• AI in Practice – Industry Use Cases / Technology Integration
• What are the Leading AI Tools
• AI in Action – Gemini & Copilot‍
• ‍AI in Action – ChatGPT
• The Basics of Prompt Engineering:
  
  • ‍What makes a good prompt when writing your prompt
  • Refining the AI’s output
  • Good and bad prompt examples
• Next Steps: How to Get Started with AI

Benefits of Attending

• Understand AI Fundamentals - Get a working grasp of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and the different types of AI.
• Boost Productivity - Explore how tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini can immediately enhance your work output.
• Avoid Legal Pitfalls - Understand your responsibilities under the EU AI Act 2025,including high-risk system obligations.
• Write an AI Policy - Learn what every business AI policy must include to ensure responsible and compliant use.
• Spot Shadow AI Use - Identify and manage unauthorised AI adoption within your teams.
• Navigate Ethical Risks - Avoid reputational and legal damage by understanding bias, surveillance, and explainability concerns.
• Get Hands-On with Tools - See live demonstrations of today’s leading AI platforms and prompt-writing techniques.
• Know What’s Next - Walk away with tools and resources to start your AI journey or level up an existing strategy.

Your Return on Investment

Attendees will return to their organisation with:

• A practical outline to begin drafting an internal AI usage policy
• An awareness of legal exposure and how to mitigate risk
• Practical strategies to drive efficiency and save time using AI tools
• A clear understanding of how to build or advise on an AI-ready workforce
• Increased confidence to guide leadership discussions around digital transformation
• Competitive insight into how AI is being used in Irish SMEs and beyond

Who Should Attend?

This course is essential for professionals involved in or overseeing AI use, policy, and strategy within their organisations, or to improve their productivity through AI implementation.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.