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We’ve created this page to easily share assets with the attendees of the WeChange.AI AI course.

The course is taking place between October and November 2025.

Course tutor – Andrew Boxall

Initial questionnaire to support the course – AI Course – October – November Understanding your digital needs – Fill in form

Teams site for sharing assets and collaboration.

If you have any questions during the course, feel free to use the Teams site to ask for help. If you’d prefer to message direct, use Teams chat for a quick reply (we’ll show you how to do this on day one if you’re not sure) – or email Andrew.

We look forward to working with you for the coming four weeks!

Course Content:

Learning Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand core AI concepts and their importance for SMEs.
  • Use Microsoft 365 and its AI features to boost productivity.
  • Apply ethical and responsible AI practices at work.
  • Craft effective AI prompts for better results.
  • Identify AI use cases relevant to their roles, from routine automation to more advanced applications.
  • Develop a practical AI action plan to implement after the course.
  • Connect with peers and experts via the Teams community for ongoing support.

AI Adoption Course – Four-Day Programme

Day 1: AI Foundations and Technology Baseline (in person, Shropshire) – Tuesday 28 October 2025

Establish a shared baseline and build confidence with Microsoft 365 features. Participants complete a short assessment, explore underused tools such as Teams Approvals and Dictation, and take part in an “AI or Not?” activity to clarify key concepts.
Final session: Wrap-up and Q&A, with guidance on support between sessions.
Homework: Try one featured tool in your daily work and post your plan in the course Teams channel before Day 2.

Day 2: AI in Daily Work, Ethics and Prompt Crafting (virtual via Microsoft Teams) – 4th November

Turn first-day insights into action. Share what you tried, learn about the main types of AI used at work (generative, predictive, conversational, vision), cover essentials of responsible AI, and practise prompt writing with a conversational assistant.
Final session: Wrap-up and preview of Day 3.
Homework: Post one new idea for using AI in your work to the Teams channel.

Day 3: Advanced AI Solutions and Innovation (virtual via Microsoft Teams) – 11th November

Move from individual productivity to organisational applications. See live demos such as invoice automation, translation and transcription, redaction, and knowledge search. Experiment with creative AI for presentations or images, then begin drafting an AI initiative plan using a simple template and peer feedback.
Final session: Planning your AI initiative – create a draft project proposal ready to refine.
Homework: Refine your AI initiative plan and prepare to present it on Day 4.

Day 4: Presentations and Course Integration (in person) – 18th November

Bring everyone together to polish, present, and celebrate. The morning focuses on finalising your plan with coaching support, followed by presentations to peers and managers in the afternoon.
Final session: Conclusion, reflection on key concepts, certificates, and take-away resources to continue your AI journey.