Our 6-week journey, 'AI for Everyone', is a comprehensive short course designed to simplify and demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI), its concepts and its practical applications. Through this course, participants will gain a fundamental understanding and knowledge of AI, hands-on experience with simple AI-related tools and hands-on experience with popular AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, as well as the confidence to explore further developments and applications in the AI field.

If you want to learn how AI impacts daily life and work, and gain confidence to navigate the ever-evolving world of AI, this course is for you!

The curriculum includes interactive classroom discussions, applicable case studies, and self-paced learning assignments, all providing an engaging and enriching learning experience. Each week will provide practical tips & tricks, suggestions for further study, and simple projects to help solidify understanding.

No prior technical or coding experience is required.

Week 1 - Introduction to AI:

Understand what AI is through simple definitions.
Discuss common myths and misconceptions about AI.
Hands-on Activity:

Identify and discuss examples of AI in daily life
Introduction to ChatGPT 

Week 2 - Understanding the Basics of Machine Learning

Learn about machine learning in simple terms.
Explore how machines learn: supervised vs. unsupervised learning
Hands-on Activity:

Deep-dive into some examples of simple predictive models

Introduction to Gemini

Week 3 -  The Art of Prompting 

What is prompting and why it matters
Prompt engineering basics: clarity, context, constraints
Hands-on Activity:

Practice crafting prompts for real life / work scenarios (e.g. summarising meetings, drafting emails, generating ideas)

Week 4 - AI in the Real World

Explore various real-world applications of AI in different industries like healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, etc.
Hands-on Activity: Brainstorm AI applications in your own work context (& personal life)

Week 5 - Ethics in AI

Discuss the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI
AI’s impact on jobs and the economy
Ethical dilemmas: bias, transparency, privacy
Responsible AI principles 
Hands-on Activity:

Debate ethical scenarios in small groups

Week 6 - Future of AI

Exploring Emerging trends: AI agents, generative AI, explainable AI
The rising trend of AI and potential impacts on society.
Hands-on Activity:

Discuss AI applications that could be part of future life, explore how AI might shape our field in 10 years.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Explain core AI concepts in plain language
Recognise AI applications in their work and daily life
Understand the ethical implications of AI use
Engage confidently in AI-related conversations and initiatives

Testimonials:
"A really enjoyable, informative course.
Lots of pointers to different resources and interesting material that is out there.
Amy's enthusiam and energy engendered a participative spirit in the class.
A side benefit was hearing what other people are using AI for in their lives.
I will recommend this course to all." - Tom Daly - Sept 2025

''I attended the 'AI for Everyone' evening course in Autumn 2025. As quite the AI novice, I have to say I learned a lot over the course of the 6 weeks, and enjoyed being in the surrounds of the beautiful renovated college in Blackrock Village every week for 2 hours. Amy, the course leader, is enthusiastic, open, well prepared, and very generous with her time and insights. There are both pros and cons to AI, and it was really good to discuss and learn more about these in such a friendly and supportive class environment.'' - Past student - Sept 2025

"Thanks so much it’s been a great few weeks, you have been excellent, engaging, open, and so enthusiastic and encouraging to the group. 
What a great intro and overview" - Susan Urquhart-Kelly - Sept 2025

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