AI Essentials
Everything you need to understand and use AI at work. Proven productivity gains in just three hours. Join us in-person or online.
Master ChatGPT and explore prompt engineering with expert support
1/2 day
No subscriptions needed. Boost your productivity with AI in just 4 hours.
Build your use case
Learn how to use ChatGPT in the context of your daily work. Leave with a personal use-case.
Instructor-led
Learn from an expert - live. All classes are small group with up to 25 peers.
7 x prompting techniques
Think widely about ChatGPT use cases by explore 7 prompt engineering techniques.
75% practical
Get hands-on with premium ChatGPT supported by tutors.
Ongoing support
Access our alumni online community for ongoing Q&A from peers and General Purpose tutors.
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An incredibly informative, educational and enjoyable course that helped me understand how AI can be utilised in several ways - and easily implemented to help me work smarter, not harder
Lewis Reynolds
Thirty Percy Foundation
Funding Associate -
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Such an insightful session with a great blend of theory and practice. I left full of inspiration and with a whole new toolkit!
Lizzie Jordan
Founder
Anne Health -
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As an insurance executive in an industry where AI is expected to be a massive disruptor, understanding the limitations around AI and data, as well as the powerful tools around text-based work and how to best use them, the course was right on point.
Erik Johnson
Active Underwriter
Lloyd’s of London -
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Really good introduction to the power of AI and ways in which it can be used. Hands-on and valuable from knowledgable trainers.
Matthew Leopold
Head of Brand, PR and Content Marketing
Lexis Nexis -
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An excellent course to help you understand the fundamentals of how to use tools like ChatGPT effectively. This course aims to boost your productivity and ensures you don't get left behind in this ever evolving technological wave!
Cecila Ting
Senior People Partner
Virgin Media O2 -
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This session had everything you need to get started using AI in an impactful way. We had a range of different people in the room and they all left with a number of new ideas and techniques.
Daniel Wardle
Founder
Rampart -
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This course is excellent, providing a gateway to the vast opportunities that AI and GPTs present for both individuals and workplaces. Whether you're a novice or not yet an expert, the value and insights gained from this course are invaluable.
Chris Lloyd
Dow Jones
EVP and Head of Operatons
The Detail:
AI Essentials offers hands-on experience with ChatGPT and a variety of prompting techniques that have been proven to improve the productivity of our attendees. Updated weekly to keep pace with new developments, this course is the perfect foundation to your organisation’s future AI plans.
75% of this instructor-led workshop is practical, getting attendees comfortable working with ChatGPT and spotting the opportunities to use it in their daily workflows. Attendees tell us that, on average, the things they learn saves them 1 hour every day at work.
We also make sure that attendees learn the key legal, privacy and reputation risks of using AI tools and give them enough technical understanding be the basis for further research if they so choose.
But most of all, we try to make it really fun as we believe that building excitement and confidence around AI is key to getting people to make it part of their daily lives.
Sample Agenda:
AI in Context: Understand why is AI having a moment now and make sense of the vast range of AI tools.
Make the most of ChatGPT: Go beyond just asking questions and learn how to personalise answers, create images and even write code.
Prompt Engineering Techniques: Get the most out of large language models in the context of your day-to-day work.
How it works: Learn what an LLM is and how it works.
Ethics: Understand when it is and isn’t appropriate to use AI and how to mitigate the relevant risks
Use case workshop: Automate a repetitive daily task by applying what you’ve learned. Boost your productivity every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both in-person and virtual options are available. The content of the course and level of hands-on content is exactly the same, however you choose to join.
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Yes we can! Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
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All attendees get access to the subscription version of ChatGPT to use during the workshop. This is set up and ready to go, allowing you to use features such as GPT-4 and the GPT Store.
If we run an in-house workshop for your team, you have the choice of using our ChatGPT accounts (we use ChatGPT Teams, roughly equivalent to ChatGPT Enterprise) or we can use whatever in-house LLM you have in operation, such as Copilot or Claude. -
No technical expertise is required beyond typical day-to-day experience of using common apps such as email, social media and spreadsheets.
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AI will impact almost every industry and job role meaning we have a wide variety of attendees from Heads of Marketing at Global Brands to startup CEOs to customer service agents to train station designers and almost any other job role you can imagine.
Learning Outcomes
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Basic Understanding of AI and LLMs: Grasp fundamental AI concepts, with a focus on large language models, their development, and their capabilities.
Prompt Engineering Skills: Learn the art of crafting effective prompts to interact efficiently with LLMs, including the structure, phrasing, and nuances of effective prompts.
LLM Operational Mechanics: Understand the technical workings of large language models, including how they process, generate, and interpret language.
Data and Model Bias Awareness: Develop an awareness of potential biases in data and models, understanding how they can impact AI responses and decisions.
Ethical Use of AI: Understand the ethical considerations and responsibilities in using LLMs, including privacy, fairness, and impact on society.
Problem-Solving with AI: Gain practical experience in applying LLMs to real-world scenarios, using AI as a tool for creative problem-solving and innovation. -
Strategic AI Integration: Understand how to strategically integrate LLMs into business processes and decision-making.
Enhancing Organisational Efficiency: Learn how LLMs can be used to improve efficiency, customer engagement, and business intelligence.
Data-Driven Insights: Acquire skills in extracting and utilizing data-driven insights from AI interactions for business strategies.
Workforce Skill Development: Recognize the importance of upskilling staff in AI literacy and prompt engineering for enhanced productivity.
AI Ethics and Compliance: Ensure the organization is knowledgeable about and compliant with ethical and legal standards in AI usage.
Preparing for AI Evolution: Equip the organisation with the knowledge to adapt to ongoing advancements in AI and LLM technology.
Any other questions?
Options for you, your team or your organisation
Book for yourself
Join us as an individual on one of our open enrolment AI Essentials workshops in London or online
Location: Hosted at our offices near Waterloo station in London where you’ll get to meet other AI Pioneers.
Duration: 3hrs
Fees: £249/person
Book for your team
Book a team of 10+ people to customise the class to focus on your team’s specific use cases and needs.
Location: Hosted on-site at either your offices, a venue of your choice or online.
Duration: 3hrs
Fees: £299/person
Book for your organisation
Tailored content and learning progress metrics for organisations booking for 50+ people
Location: Hosted on-site at either your offices, a venue of your choice or online.
Duration: 3hrs recommended, however classes can be delivered in sections based on your requirements.
Fees: On request