AI for every part of your work: marketing, research, data and admin. Live, tutor-led training on your own work, funded for eligible adults in Cornwall and Devon.
- Funded training: Free for eligible participants
- AI for every part of your work
- Expert tutors who use AI in real businesses
- Every session applied to your own business or role
- Delivery: Online, live via Zoom and Moodle
- Duration: 9 days, one day per week
- Eligibility: for people living or working in Cornwall & Devon
- Next Start: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Miranda Pearce
I now feel confident to use multiple AI channels and build simple automations, but more importantly, I have an understanding of how systems can be structured and what the possibilities are within my business.
Get AI working for you
Most of us have tried AI for the odd email or quick question. Far fewer use it across everything we do. This course changes that.
During 9 live training sessions with expert tutors, you’ll learn to use the latest AI tools and models across your real work: marketing, research, data analysis, customer communications and admin. You’ll leave with systems and workflows for your own business or role, a clear plan for using AI, and the know-how to do it safely.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you'll have confidence in:
What AI can and can’t do, how to get reliable results, and how to manage AI like a capable new member of your team.
How to brief AI properly, avoid common mistakes and stop getting generic answers.
Turn repetitive tasks into step-by-step workflows, create your own AI assistants, and automate admin with no-code tools like Zapier.
Use AI as a research partner. Create emails, posts, blogs, reports and images in your own brand voice.
Get insights from your spreadsheets and build reports and dashboards, without being a data expert.
GDPR, privacy, copyright and ethics, and how to spot when AI is wrong. You’ll finish with your own AI Transformation Map.
Tools you’ll use
ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot
Gemini
Canva
NotebookLM
Zapier
Claude
Gemini Gems
CoPilot Notebooks
Gemini Canvas Mode
Google AI Studio
AntiGravity
Who it's for
- Business owners who want to save time, improve customer communications and run things more smoothly
- Employed professionals who want to work smarter and become the AI lead in their organisation
- Non-specialists. No technical expertise needed, but you should be confident using a web browser, files and spreadsheets
- Curious adopters already experimenting with AI who want to go much further
Zoe Groom
The Skills Bootcamp gave me something that is very difficult to find when you are running a small business: dedicated time, expert guidance and the confidence to learn something completely new.
Funding and eligibility
This course is funded by UK Government through Skills for Life Skills Bootcamps.
- Self-employed or not working: free for eligible learners
- Employed: your employer contributes 10% or 30% of the cost, depending on company size. The rest is funded
You're eligible if you are:
- Aged 19 or over
- Living in Cornwall or Devon
- Employed, self-employed or looking for work
- Not on another government-funded training course
- Able to attend all sessions
Not sure if you qualify? Call us on 01736 333700 for a quick two-minute eligibility check.
What you'll need
- A laptop or desktop computer (tablets and phones aren’t suitable)
- A working microphone and camera
- A stable internet connection
- Basic computer skills, such as using a browser and saving files
What's included?
Expert Practical Training
- Live sessions plus online materials you can revisit any time
- Ready-to-use AI templates, prompts and guides to keep
Certification
- DPN certificate of achievement
- Digital badge to share on LinkedIn
- 72 CPD-accredited hours
Ongoing Support
- One-to-one advice and guidance sessions throughout the course
- Direct support and coaching from your tutor
Do I need to be good with technology?
Do I need to be good with technology?
You don’t need any AI experience, but you do need to be confident using a computer: browsing the web, managing files and using a spreadsheet. The course moves at a good pace, so if you’re unsure, call us for a quick chat before you book.
Is it really free?
Is it really free?
Yes, for eligible self-employed learners and people looking for work. If you’re employed, your employer contributes 10% or 30% depending on company size, and the rest is funded.
Can I put more than one member of my team on the course?
Can I put more than one member of my team on the course?
Yes potentially. Training two or more people together means they can support each other back at work. Talk to us about your team.
What if I miss a session?
What if I miss a session?
The course is designed to be attended in full, so please let us know about any clashes before you book.
Kerry Hall
I now use AI every day at work and at home, and it's changed how I approach almost everything in the business.
Book your place
The next course starts Tuesday 24th November 2026. Fill in the enquiry form and we’ll be in touch to check your eligibility and send your joining instructions. Questions first? Call 01736 333700. We’re happy to talk it through.
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Nicholas Randle
The course has fundamentally changed how I approach strategic planning for the business. I've been able to build planning and analysis tools that I use every month to track performance and inform decision, things I simply couldn't have done before. It's given me a completely different capability as a business leader.
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