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Driving Value from AI

AI is changing the world and your business, are you ready to harness its power?

New Online Course Launched

The AICC, in partnership with The Data Lab, is excited to launch the 'Driving Value from AI' online course to business leaders within Northern Ireland.

This self-paced programme brings together industry thought leaders, experienced practitioners, and interactive activities to equip you with the skills to work responsibly and ethically with AI.

By the end of the course, you’ll gain the confidence and credibility to drive meaningful AI impact within your organisation, customers, employees, and stakeholders.

A course for

This course is designed for business leaders driving AI adoption within their organisation and business owners seeking to understand AI’s value and how to monetise it effectively.

Open to all industries, the course provides sector-agnostic insights and is fully self-paced, allowing for flexible learning.

Learners have up to three months to complete the course, aligned with the cohort intake dates outlined below.

What will you learn?

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and credibility to discuss AI effectively and apply it in practice. You’ll learn to:

  • Communicate AI with confidence, explaining key techniques, technologies, and business opportunities.
  • Identify AI-driven value for your organisation and create a compelling AI vision that aligns your team.
  • Develop a practical AI strategy, building a flexible, adaptable plan to achieve your goals in a rapidly evolving landscape.

“The activities are an absolutely crucial part to the educational outcomes of this course, the enrichment that they give to the learning material is priceless.”  Driving Value from AI online course participant

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AI Learning, Human Focus

This course blends human-centred teaching with business value, plus great external links and reading suggestions.

Course Structure

This non-technical, self-paced online course is designed for business professionals and guarantees a meaningful impact on how your organisation adopts AI.

Learners must complete all modules and reflect on the course workbook to earn their certificate.

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Module 1: Introduction

  • An overview of AI
  • Understanding how AI actually works
  • AI terminology and definitions
  • Communicating about AI in simple terms
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Module 2: Foundation

  • Business opportunities presented by AI
  • Value of AI and why you should invest in it
  • Impact of AI on roles
  • Practicalities of ethical AI
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Module 3: Leadership

  • Understanding what a successful AI leader looks like
  • Getting the right culture to embrace AI
  • Understanding the challenges of implementing AI, and how to overcome them
  • AI guiding principles
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Module 4: Future

  • Leadership tips for success
  • Characteristics of a successful AI leader
  • What is the future of work in an AI-powered world
  • Attracting AI talent

Further Information

Costs

This course typically costs £499 for the 2024/25 academic year, but eligible applicants can access fully funded places through the AICC.

Cohort dates

Our Driving Value from AI course runs in multiple cohorts throughout the year:

  • 10th February 2025 – 9th June 2025 (Applications will close 10th March 2025)
    This first cohort includes an extra month for completion to allow for learner recruitment.
  • 10th May 2025 – 9th August 2025 (Applications will close 30th April 2025)
  • 10th August 2025 – 9th November 2025 (Applications will close 31st July 2025)
  • 10th November 2025 – 9th February 2026 (Applications will close 31st October 2025)

All applications received after the closing deadline will be carried over into the next cohort.

Application and course completion

  • Each cohort runs for three months, starting from the cohort intake date.
  • Applications close 10 days before the start of each cohort, ensure you apply on time. If you miss the  deadline your application will be processed for the next cohort intake.
  • Once submitted, applications are reviewed by the AICC team. If we feel that you have submitted a strong application and you meet all eligibility criteria, we will process your onboarding, and you'll receive access to the learning portal to begin your journey.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for a fully funded place you must be:

  • domiciled in Northern Ireland
  • eligible to work in Northern Ireland
  • settled in Northern Ireland, and ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years or have indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK
  • over 18 years of age

Application approval

The AICC carefully reviews all applications to ensure that course spaces are awarded to the most relevant learners. Acceptance is based on the strength of your application, so we encourage you to provide detailed and thoughtful responses.

To improve your chances of being selected, clearly outline how this course will impact your AI adoption journey within your organisation. A strong application demonstrates both your commitment and the potential value of your participation. All application decisions are final.

Should this course receive a high number of applications, the AICC reserves the right to close applications early. Relevant updates will appear on this page.

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Our course delivery partner

The Data Lab is Scotland’s Innovation Centre for Data and AI

They believe in a thriving, connected society powered by data and AI – where cross-sector conversations, creativity, and collaboration ignite and sustain the sparks of ground-breaking ideas, products and societal advances.

They’re uniquely positioned to support and incubate responsible innovation in data and AI across the public, private and academic sectors. They work with students, professionals, universities and colleges, business and their wider community to build a stronger and more collaborative economy and future for Scotland and the world.

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