AI Training for Small Businesses
AI Training for Small Businesses
Artificial Intelligence | Gen-AI | ChatGPT
Our wide range of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training courses are in demand from businesses across Scotland and the UK, looking to get to grips with tools like ChatGPT and more. From introductory AI awareness classes, to hands-on practical workshops helping improve business marketing and more.
ChatGPT and the rise of AI
Our most popular and highly practical AI business training course – this workshop examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help revolutionise the creation of content for marketing and wider day to day business activities. AI isn’t the future, it’s here now, with free tools and systems that can help businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes, from private sector Start-ups and SMEs, to public sector councils and learning institutions. AI has the potential to change everything!
Our training includes:
- What is Artificial Intelligence?
- Current AI tools and systems to use right now (including ChatGPT and MidJourney)
- Automating digital content creation for blogs, social media, PR and more
- Using AI for business strategy and customer profiling
- Improving productivity and saving time using AI in everyday work
- Advanced prompting techniques for better, more accurate results from LLMs
- Understanding AI limitations, bias and ethical considerations
- Data, privacy and confidentiality considerations when using AI
- Introducing agentic AI: autonomous systems that handle multi-step tasks and workflow automation
Practical AI tools you can use today:
We know you’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence, but don’t get caught up in the hype – get real practical advice you can implement today using AI tools like Canva, MidJourney, Adobe Firefly and Hey-Gen to create amazing graphics and videos to help with marketing and promotion. From logos to product prototypes and more, creating visual content is easier than ever before! We’ll explore how to generate text using tools like ChatGPT and Claude – from social media updates and blogs, to web content, powerpoints and business reports. Businesses need to write, and we’ll show you how the AI can help overcome the dreaded ‘blank page syndrome’.
Finally we’ll help you join the dots, and use this AI toolkit to help develop and grow your business. From writing strategic business plans, to monthly social media calendars. From brainstorming new branding, to becoming a spreadsheet and data expert. We’ll also introduce you to the emerging world of agentic AI – systems that handle repetitive multi-step tasks autonomously, freeing up your time for what matters most. AI can help with strategic business requirements or day to day activities, and this event will show you how AI is fundamentally changing the business landscape.
AI Tools and Systems
- Our practical AI training can help you develop the skills and capabilities to use a wide variety of AI tools to help improve your business operations:
- LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini
- AI Image Generators like Midjourney and Canva
- AI Video Avatars using D-ID and Hey-Gen
- AI Content creation tools like Gamma, Suno and ElevenLabs
- Business Efficiency tools from Notion to AI note-takers
- Agentic AI tools like Claude Cowork for workflow automation
- AI business training can be delivered physically in person (through a range of workshops) or remotely online (via webinars).
- Read our Blogs on AI
- AI Business Basics Guide
- Book a free beginner AI workshop or webinar
- Next Event:
Book a place on our 'AI Masterclass' taking place in Glasgow on 8th September for just £129 (plus vat).
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Who should attend?
Our AI training courses can be customised for your own business needs, and based around your current AI understanding and abilities. From experience we know that the following people get the biggest benefits from attending:
• Small business owners who wants to develop greater awareness of the impact of AI
• Staff working within Business Development and Innovation (arm yourself with greater knowledge to better support your clients)
• Marketing staff who need to create AI assisted content on a daily basis
• Customer service teams exploring AI for enquiries and support
• Administrative and operations staff looking to automate routine tasks and improve workflow efficiency
• Management and Leadership teams looking to actually 'lead' and provide best practice AI guidelines for staff
• HR and people managers navigating AI use, policy and governance
• Businesses trading in Europe who must comply with the EU AI Act’s AI literacy requirements
No technical background required. Our training is designed for real people, real roles, and real-world use.
In Demand Digital Skills
"AI will not take your job.. but a person comfortable using AI probably will!"
AI skills are in high demand as businesses across all industries increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. From automating routine tasks and content creation, to providing deeper insights through data analysis, AI is transforming how companies operate.
We can offer your business bespoke AI training courses, workshops, webinars, consultancy and 1-2-1 coaching, delivered by our qualified and experienced trainers. We can also provide AI seminars and workshops for your conference or business exhibition, guaranteed to ‘wow’ your event attendees, and be the highlight of their day! Get in touch to see how we can help you.
Aligned to National Standards
We design all of our AI and digital skills training with real-world standards in mind. Our courses closely align with the UK’s National Occupational Standards (NOS) for digital, data and emerging tech roles. These standards are the official UK benchmarks that describe the skills, knowledge and behaviours someone needs to perform effectively in specific workplace activities and roles. They’re widely used by employers to ensure quality and relevance in workforce development.
Specifically we align our AI course content to the following NOS:
• Selecting and Applying Generative AI Tools in the Workplace
• Ethical Use of Generative AI
• Boosting Productivity with Generative AI
We also ensure our content supports organisations preparing for and complying with AI literacy obligations under the EU AI Act.