Free course · Digital Business
AI for Business Starter
A free, practical introduction to using AI tools at work: what AI can do for a business, writing effective prompts, creating content, automating routine tasks and using AI responsibly.
Free · self-study · no certificate
About 4 hours
2 modules · 5 lessons
What you will be able to do
- Write clear prompts that produce useful business output
- Match common tasks to suitable AI tools
- Write a short responsible-use policy for a team
Who it's for
- Business owners, managers and office staff
- Non-technical learners who want practical AI skills
Before you start
Basic computer or smartphone use.
Module 1 · about 120 minutes
AI at Work
Introduction to business AI, operations and marketing, and content creation.
- Write effective prompts
- Use AI for content drafts
Module 2 · about 80 minutes
Automating Responsibly
Workplace automation and responsible use of AI tools.
- Automate a routine task
- Set rules for responsible use
Further learning
- Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (UNESCO) — International principles for responsible AI use, useful when writing a workplace AI policy.
- DigComp 3.0 — European Digital Competence Framework — The European framework of digital competences, including how AI competence fits into everyday digital skills.
Continue with a full program
- AI for Business & Productivity — Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Canva AI to automate workflows and create content.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Understand how AI systems work and how they are applied in real-world products.
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Management — Plan, create, run and measure digital marketing — social media content, short video, SEO, paid ads, WhatsApp and email — for real local businesses and organisations.
Want the full AI for Business & Productivity program?
This free course is an introduction. The full program is taught live by an instructor, with practical assignments, assessments, projects and a certificate.
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