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 shows you how to use AI with intent so you stay credible, competitive and recognised in your field.

Professional Diploma in AI: Future-proof your career.

Course overview

Across 12 Modules, you learn how AI creates value, how to strengthen performance with data, remove repetitive work, sharpen communication with generative tools and build the capability to guide teams through rapid change.

The Professional Diploma in AI gives you a complete and practical foundation in how organisations plan, use and scale AI to stay relevant. It is built for graduates, managers, business owners and forward looking professionals who want to guide real progress without writing code.

You leave with applied skills and strategic frameworks that prove you can use AI with confidence, credibility and measurable business impact.

What you'll learn

  • AI fundamentals and business language
  • Identify clear value opportunities for your organisation
  • Write prompts that deliver accurate and useful outputs
  • Strengthen creativity, communication and productivity with generative tools
  • Automate routine processes to free teams for higher value work
  • Use data to guide stronger decisions and performance
  • Manage AI risk through responsible use and clear oversight
  • Lead AI projects that align with strategic goals

Course Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed by industry experts and continuously updated to reflect the latest in AI development. You will complete 10 core modules and choose 2 electives, building cross-functional capability that applies directly to modern work.

Core

Module 1

The Foundations of AI for Business

A practical introduction to AI concepts and real business use that helps non technical professionals stay credible and employable.

Topics Covered:
  • Key AI concepts and capabilities
  • Machine learning vs generative AI
  • Real business use cases
  • Limits, risks and responsible adoption
Core

Module 2

Leveraging AI for Personal Productivity

You learn how to use AI to streamline work, improve communication and raise performance through strong prompt writing and clear workflows.

Topics Covered:
  • Prompt writing for accurate outputs
  • AI writing, research and summarisation
  • Managing email, meetings and planning with AI
  • Personal workflow optimisation
Core

Module 3

Advanced Generative AI

You learn advanced prompting, multimodal tools and practical workflows that help you deliver stronger outcomes faster.

Topics Covered:
  • Advanced prompting techniques
  • Working with images, audio and multimodal tools
  • Creative and analytical content generation
  • Quality control and optimisation
Core

Module 4

Automating Workflows with Agentic AI

You build automated workflows that complete tasks, gather information and support daily operations so your team stays focused on higher value work.

Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to agent style systems
  • Automating repetitive processes
  • Integrating AI with productivity and data tools
  • Designing workflow automations
Core

Module 5

Advanced Agentic AI Systems

You examine autonomous systems and learn how to design agents that operate across tools and environments with clear oversight and control.

Topics Covered:
  • Multi step agent orchestration
  • Planning, reasoning and memory
  • Domain specific autonomous workflows
  • Security and responsible deployment
Core

Module 6

Data Driven Decision Making and BI

You learn how to use data, dashboards and AI analysis to guide stronger decisions and business performance.

Topics Covered:
  • Data literacy and interpretation
  • Business intelligence dashboards
  • AI supported analytics and reporting
  • Turning insights into action
Core

Module 7

Smart Decisions AI for Forecasting and Strategy

You use AI tools to anticipate change, forecast outcomes and support strategic planning that keeps your organisation competitive.

Topics Covered:
  • Predictive analytics
  • Scenario planning with AI
  • Forecasting revenue, demand and performance
  • Aligning forecasts with strategic goals
Core

Module 8

AI Governance Ethics Bias and Responsibility

You learn how to guide AI adoption responsibly through clear governance, risk management and ethical safeguards.

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

Module 9

AI Advantage Build a Strategy That Lasts

You develop an AI strategy that drives competitive advantage and aligns with the priorities of the business.

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

Module 10

AI Strategic Leaders AI and Change Management

You learn how to lead AI adoption by guiding change, building capability and aligning teams across the organisation.

Topics Covered:
  • Change management models
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Building capability and culture
  • Scaling AI projects
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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