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A huge range of 30+ free AI training courses for charities, and individuals of all levels and abilities provided by Microsoft, our Microsoft Partner Companies and ourselves. Accessible AI training for everyone, from trustees through to junior staff and volunteers, and from non IT people just wanting to understand the basics, through to those who are looking for more formal, specialist or in-depth AI training. You simply pick and choose the free AI training courses you want and how you wish to access it - webinars, on-demand video, and certified Microsoft e learning programmes, including Copilot.
To begin or continue your charity AI journey visit our AI Ready programme and, for all of our free AI services, guides, toolkits and training courses, visit our charity AI page. To access all of our services and resources, including funding directories, register now; everything is free.
We schedule these for anyone, with details in our weekly newsletter and social and make these available on our You Tube Channel AI Play List. To date (May 25), these have been watched more than 10,000 times.
We also deliver free AI training courses to networks, groups of charities and small infrastructure charities, such as CVSs. Get in contact - ian@charityexcellence.co.uk.
As part of a new initiative, we've significantly expanded and upgraded our AI training and will be piloting the new modules as outlined below. Anyone is welcome to attend. As with all of our work, these are free. There is no booking. Create a meeting in your online diary and copy the link into this, then click through to join us on the day. These webinars will not be recorded.
Exquitech UK are a global AI company with a London Office. They support UK charities and also built our first next generation AI bot pro bono. As part of their support for AI Ready, they will also be delivering security and compliance webinars. Here's their latest webinar.
Qlic IT have 20 years of experience in providing managed IT support and services to charities, including us. A one hour on-demand video.
AI Fluency. Foundational AI concepts, history, and real-world applications. Includes modules on generative AI, responsible AI, and Microsoft Copilot. Tailored for beginners and non-technical users
Explore AI Basics. Duration: 11 units. Discover the world of AI by exploring its foundational concepts and history. Learn how AI technology powers everyday items and transforms daily life.
Fundamentals of Generative AI. Duration: 1 hr 13 min (11 units). Explore how language models enable AI to generate original content based on natural language input. Learn how generative AI assists in creative tasks.
Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot. Duration about 27 minutes. Copilot’s purpose, functionality, and Microsoft’s commitment to responsible AI.
Get Started with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Duration - 1.5 hours (3 modules). A walk through how Copilot works across Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. No prior AI knowledge needed.
Summarise and Simplify Information with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learn how to use Copilot to draft proposals, summarise reports, and generate persuasive content. Includes prompt engineering tips for Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ideal for staff writing funding bids or impact reports.
Edit and Transform Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Duration: 31 min (8 units). Craft effective prompts to edit, transform, and rewrite information using Copilot in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ask Questions and Analyse Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Duration: 38 min (9 units). Prompt Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook to ask, analyse, and receive recommendations for fresh ideas and content.
Embrace Responsible AI Principles and Practices
Responsible AI: Ethical Policies and Practices
Describe the basic concepts of cybersecurity. A beginner-friendly module introducing online safety, threats, and best practices. Perfect for quick awareness training for staff and volunteers.
Security for Nonprofits. Offers free training and resources tailored to nonprofit organisations. Includes modules on phishing, malware, and data protection.
They also have a Cybersecurity skills hub.
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Explore cybersecurity skills - cyber security learning pathway.
Learn how to lead your organisation in the era of AI with insights and skills for managers and leaders.
Lead with confidence in the era of AI. Explore tools, best practices, and strategies to grow your AI capabilities and enhance your leadership skills.
Learn how to lead AI transformation
Learn about AI for people managers
Ground your organizational AI strategy in data and insights from the latest work. Find trends for workplace skills, sector changes, AI adoption rates, and more.
Get insights from Work Trend Index
Human skills in the age of AI
A 2.5-hour hands-on session for Copilot Beginners. Learn how to start using Copilot as your own AI assistant - how to summarise and draft emails, create PowerPoints within seconds, and explore the Copilot in Word. For the less numerically inclined, using Excel with the help of some natural language prompting. Plus the art of ‘Prompting’ for the best results, and hands-on demos of how to use Copilot.
Azure Skilling for Non Profits
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A registered charity ourselves, the CEF works for any non profit, not just charities.
Plus, 60+ policies, 8 online health checks and the huge resource base.
Quick, simple and very effective.
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