Specialist Certificate in AI: Stay Relevant

Specialist Certificate in AI: Stay Relevant

Protect your career with practical AI skills that keep you credible and competitive. In these six modules, you gain real-world experience with modern AI tools that strengthen your workflow and enhance your employability.

Specialist Certificate in AI: Stay Relevant

Course overview

The Professional Certificate in AI Application provides a focused and practical introduction to using AI tools in real work environments. This program is ideal for graduates, managers, business owners, and professionals who want to build hands-on skills in generative AI, automation, and applied AI workflows—without needing any coding experience.

You’ll learn how to use AI tools to boost personal productivity, automate repetitive processes, enhance creativity, and support better decision-making in your role. Through practical, guided learning, you’ll discover how AI can streamline your daily tasks and unlock new levels of performance.

Upon completion, you’ll have a strong applied foundation in AI and will be equipped with the skills needed to contribute to AI-enabled transformation within your team or organisation.

What you'll learn

  • Use AI tools to enhance writing, research, planning, and communication
  • Improve personal productivity and streamline daily workflows
  • Automate repetitive tasks using agentic AI and no-code tools
  • Apply advanced prompting techniques for creative and analytical work
  • Understand practical business applications of AI across industries
  • Integrate AI into personal and team workflows responsibly

Course Curriculum

Our applied curriculum is designed by industry experts and continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in AI. Students will complete 5 core modules and 1 elective module.

Core

Module 1

The Foundations of AI for Business

A practical introduction to AI concepts, terminology, and real-world business applications.

Topics Covered:
  • AI terminology, concepts & capabilities
  • Machine learning vs. generative AI
  • Practical applications in modern organisations
  • Responsible and ethical adoption
Core

Module 2

Leveraging AI for Personal Productivity

Use AI tools to streamline daily tasks, enhance communication, and elevate individual performance.

Topics Covered:
  • Writing, research, and summarisation
  • Workflow and time-management automation
  • Email, meeting, and planning support
  • Creative idea generation with AI
Core

Module 3

Advanced Generative AI

Master advanced prompting and multimodal tools to improve output quality and creative problem-solving.

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

Module 4

Automating Workflows with Agentic AI

Learn how to build automated workflows using agentic AI tools that handle tasks end-to-end.

Topics Covered:
  • Agentic AI fundamentals
  • Automating repetitive processes
  • Connecting AI with productivity tools
  • Designing automated task flows
Core

Module 5

Advanced Agentic AI Systems

Explore more powerful autonomous systems and how to build AI agents that operate across tools and environments.

Topics Covered:
  • Multi-step agent orchestration
  • Planning, memory & reasoning in agents
  • Domain-specific autonomous workflows
  • Oversight and responsible deployment§
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Sales & Account Management

Use AI to enhance sales performance, targeting, and client engagement.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-driven lead scoring & insights
  • Personalised outreach & proposal generation
  • Sales forecasting & pipeline analysis
  • Account management workflows
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Digital Marketing & CRM

Apply AI tools to improve content creation, customer engagement, and campaign performance.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-generated content & creative optimisation
  • Segmentation, targeting & CRM automation
  • Workflow integration across marketing tools
  • Performance analytics & insights
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Finance & Accounting

Use AI to automate processes, improve accuracy, and support financial analysis.

Topics Covered:
  • Automated reporting & reconciliation
  • Cash-flow forecasting & financial modelling
  • Budgeting support with AI tools
  • Compliance & audit automation
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Supply Chain & Operations

Enhance operational performance using AI-driven insights and automation.

Topics Covered:
  • Demand forecasting & inventory optimisation
  • Workflow automation in operations
  • Supplier & logistics analytics
  • Operational efficiency improvements
Elective Modules

Choose One

AI for Human Resources & Talent Management

Apply AI to improve hiring, performance management, and employee development.

Topics Covered:
  • AI-supported recruitment & screening
  • Talent insights & performance analysis
  • Learning & development automation
  • HR workflows & data-driven decisions

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. This certificate is designed for complete beginners as well as professionals who want a clear introduction to how AI works in real life. You will learn the essentials step by step using simple language and practical examples.

The certificate is fully self paced. Most learners complete the 6 modules in short sessions over six weeks, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule. You stay in full control of your progress.

You will explore how AI systems work, how to use AI responsibly, how to evaluate AI outputs and how AI fits into tasks across different jobs. The aim is to help you feel confident using AI tools safely and effectively in your daily life and workplace.

Yes. The certificate is intentionally designed for non technical learners. Everything is explained clearly, without complex formulas or specialist jargon. You will feel comfortable even if this is your first time studying AI.

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 specialist certificate carries 12 ECTS points.

Research across multiple industries shows increasing demand for professionals who can use AI responsibly and make sense of AI generated information. This certificate gives you a strong foundation so you can participate confidently in workplace discussions and understand how AI is used in your field.

You can pause and return at any time. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can continue when life and work allow. There is no penalty for taking breaks.

Yes. Many learners begin with this certificate and then move on to micro credentials or diplomas once they feel more confident. The certificate gives you a solid grounding that prepares you for deeper study if you choose to continue.

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