Professional Diploma in AI: Future Proof your Career.

Professional Diploma in AI: Future Proof your Career.

Designed for ambitious professionals, graduates and managers this programme across 12 Modules goes beyond tools—teaching you how to apply AI with purpose, clarity, and real business impact.

Professional Diploma in AI: Future Proof your Career.

Course overview

Across 12 Modules, you’ll learn where AI creates value, how to improve performance with data, automate repetitive work, enhance communication with generative tools, and develop the leadership capabilities needed to drive meaningful, measurable change.

The Professional Diploma in AI for Business provides a complete, practical foundation in how organisations plan, implement, and scale artificial intelligence. This programme is built for graduates, managers, business owners, and forward-looking professionals who want to lead the next stage of transformation—without needing to write code.

Upon completion, you'll be equipped not just with knowledge, but with the applied skills and strategic frameworks required to integrate AI into your team or organisation with confidence.

What you'll learn

  • AI fundamentals and business terminology
  • Identify where AI creates value in your organisation
  • Enhance creativity, communication & productivity using generative tools
  • Automate repetitive processes to free teams for higher-value work
  • Apply data-driven decision making for better forecasting and performance
  • Manage AI risks with strong governance, ethics & responsible use
  • Lead AI transformation projects that support strategic business goals
  • Understand real-world applications of AI across modern industries

Course Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum is designed by industry experts and continuously updated to reflect the latest in AI development. Students will take 10 core modules and 2 electives.

Core

Module 1

The Foundations of AI for Business

A practical introduction to AI concepts, terminology, and business applications for non-technical professionals.

Topics Covered:
  • Key AI terminology, concepts, and capabilities
  • Understanding machine learning vs. generative AI
  • Real-world business applications and use cases
  • Limitations, risks, and responsible adoption
Core

Module 2

Leveraging AI for Personal Productivity

Learn to use AI tools to streamline daily tasks, enhance communication, and increase individual performance.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-powered writing, research, and summarisation
  • Personal workflow automation
  • Managing email, meetings, and planning with AI
  • Boosting creativity and idea generation
Core

Module 3

Advanced Generative AI

Master advanced prompting, multimodal tools, and creative workflows to deliver higher-quality outputs faster.

Topics Covered:
  • Advanced prompt engineering techniques
  • Working with images, audio, and multimodal models
  • Creative content generation for business
  • Quality control and prompt optimisation
Core

Module 4

Automating Workflows with Agentic AI

Build automated workflows using agent-style tools that complete tasks, retrieve data, and support operations.

Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to agentic AI systems
  • Automating repetitive business processes
  • Integrating AI with productivity and data tools
  • Designing workflow automations end-to-end
Core

Module 5

Advanced Agentic AI Systems

Explore complex autonomous systems and design AI agents that operate across multiple tools and environments.

Topics Covered:
  • Multi-step agent orchestration
  • Planning, reasoning, and memory in agents
  • Building domain-specific autonomous workflows
  • Security, oversight, and responsible deployment
Core

Module 6

Data-Driven Decision Making & BI

Learn how to use data, dashboards, and AI analysis tools to guide better decisions and business performance.

Topics Covered:
  • Data literacy and interpretation
  • Business intelligence dashboards and KPIs
  • AI-assisted analytics and reporting
  • Turning insights into strategic actions
Core

Module 7

Smart Decisions: AI for Forecasting & Strategy

Use AI tools to anticipate trends, forecast outcomes, and support long-term business strategy.

Topics Covered:
  • Predictive analytics fundamentals
  • Scenario planning with AI tools
  • Forecasting revenue, demand, and performance
  • Strategic alignment with AI insights
Core

Module 8

AI Governance: Ethics, Bias & Responsibility

Understand how to guide AI adoption responsibly with strong governance, risk management, and ethical safeguards.

Topics Covered:
  • Principles of ethical and responsible AI
  • Bias detection & mitigation
  • Governance frameworks and compliance
  • Building responsible AI policies
Core

Module 9

AI Advantage: Build a Strategy That Lasts

Develop an AI strategy that creates sustainable competitive advantage and aligns with core business goals.

Topics Covered:
  • AI strategy development frameworks
  • Identifying value opportunities and use cases
  • Roadmapping and investment planning
  • Measuring impact and ROI
Core

Module 10

AI Strategic Leaders: AI & Change Management

Learn how to manage organisational change, build AI-ready teams, and lead transformation initiatives.

Topics Covered:
  • Change management models for AI adoption
  • Stakeholder alignment and communication
  • Building AI capability and culture
  • Scaling AI projects across the organisation
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Sales & Account Management

Apply AI to streamline sales workflows, improve targeting, and strengthen client relationships.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-driven lead scoring & pipeline insights
  • Personalised outreach and proposal generation
  • Sales forecasting and performance tracking
  • Account management automation
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Digital Marketing & CRM

Use AI tools to enhance campaign performance, content creation, and customer engagement.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-generated content and creative optimisation
  • Customer segmentation and targeting
  • Marketing automation & CRM workflows
  • Analytics, insights, and performance modelling
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Finance & Accounting

Leverage AI to automate processes, improve accuracy, and support strategic financial planning.

Topics Covered:
  • Automated reporting, reconciliation, and analysis
  • Forecasting cash flow, revenue, and risk
  • AI for budgeting and financial modelling
  • Compliance and audit automation
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Supply Chain & Operations

Use AI to optimise operational performance, improve forecasting, and streamline logistics.

Topics Covered:
  • Demand forecasting and inventory optimisation
  • Workflow automation in operations
  • Supplier and logistics analytics
  • Process efficiency & cost reduction
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Human Resources & Talent Management

Enhance HR operations with AI tools that improve hiring, development, and employee experience.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-assisted recruitment & screening
  • Performance management insights
  • Learning & development using AI
  • HR automation and data-driven decision making

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The diploma is designed for professionals who want to understand and apply AI in their roles without becoming technical specialists. You learn through clear explanations, practical activities and real workplace examples.

The programme is fully self paced. Most learners complete the 12 modules in short sessions over twelve weeks. The programme is part time and structured so you can learn alongside a full time job. You can move at a steady pace and adjust when your workload changes. The balance helps you build new skills without affecting your professional commitments.

You will learn how AI works, how to use AI tools responsibly and how to identify opportunities where AI can support real business tasks. You also learn how to evaluate AI outputs, communicate AI concepts clearly and support responsible adoption within your team or department.

The diploma includes modules on AI fundamentals, prompt design, applied AI tools, decision making, responsible use and practical workflows. Each module connects directly to everyday work so you can see how AI supports productivity, analysis and communication across different roles.

You will complete online tasks, short applied projects and there will be a proctored online assessment at the end of the programme. When you finish, you receive a Credit Rated Certification that confirms verified capability, not just course completion. Each professional diploma carries 24 ECTS points.

Yes. Research shows that employers across sectors increasingly value AI literacy and responsible use capability. This diploma helps you take part in workplace conversations with confidence and apply AI to tasks in a clear, structured and safe way. These skills transfer across industries and job titles.

You can pause and return whenever you need to. Your progress is saved automatically. The programme is designed with real life schedules in mind, so temporary changes at work or home will not affect your ability to complete the diploma.

Yes. Many learners join the programme while changing role, exploring new opportunities or returning to study. The content is presented in a clear and supportive way so you can build confidence even if this is your first formal learning in a while.

You receive an AI Certified Professional Diploma in AI, which confirms verified competence. This provides a clear signal of your skills to employers and helps strengthen your professional profile.

Yes. Many learners continue into micro credentials, advanced diplomas or postgraduate options. The diploma gives you a strong foundation that prepares you for deeper study if you choose to continue.

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