The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) has launched a new online, self-paced course, Driving Value from AI, designed to equip business leaders in Northern Ireland with the knowledge and confidence to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for innovation, efficiency, and growth.
Delivered in partnership with The Data Lab, Scotland’s Innovation Centre for Data and AI, this fully funded course provides a practical introduction to AI, helping businesses within Northern Ireland understand its real-world impact and uncover opportunities for AI adoption within their organisations.
The course which is delivered over 14 hours is entirely non-technical, meaning anyone can benefit from participating in it, regardless of their existing knowledge about data and technology.
Why take this course?
"Now is the time for businesses to embrace AI, and the AICC is committed to supporting them on this journey," said David Crozier CBE, Director at the AICC. "We’re delighted to launch the Driving Value from AI course, in partnership with The Data Lab, as the first in our online training programme. This marks a key step toward our goal of equipping over 3,000 individuals across Northern Ireland with the knowledge to adopt AI confidently and responsibly. By breaking down barriers to AI adoption, we’re empowering businesses across all industries to boost productivity, stay competitive, and drive real impact."
Anna Ashton Scott, Head of Skills at The Data Lab, said, "Our goal with the Driving Value from AI programme is to make AI accessible and actionable for business leaders. Anyone who signs up will quickly see how they can translate their knowledge into practical benefits for their organisations and overcome any hesitation about using AI."
Applications are now open for upcoming course intakes. Business leaders across all sectors are encouraged to register and take the first step in unlocking AI’s potential.
For more details and to apply, visit: aicc.co/drivingvaluefromAI
About the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC)
The AI Collaboration Centre is a pioneering initiative led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast. Their mission is to advance awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies among businesses, specifically SMEs, across Northern Ireland.
Supported by Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy NI, they aim to enhance competitiveness, boost productivity, and promote the ethical and responsible use of AI across diverse industries. Their vision is to accelerate AI adoption within SMEs, build AI skills capacity, foster collaboration, and drive innovationacross key sectors, creating meaningful impact.
Discover more about the AICC at aicc.co and follow them on LinkedIn for further course, event and collaboration updates.
Main image caption: Anna Ashton Scott, Head of Skills at The Data Lab; Adam Turner, Head of External Funding Services at The Data Lab; Patrick McGirr, Deputy Director of Business Engagement at the AICC, Heather Thomson, CEO of The Data Lab; David Crozier CBE, Director of the AICC, Mark Wilkinson, Director of Partnerships & Business Development at The Data Lab.
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