Free Microsoft and Charity AI Webinars, Training & Courses

Free Microsoft and charity AI webinars and on demand training courses for charities who want to learn about AI.  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.

The AI Learning Hub is still being built, so we only have a few courses so far. 

The completed hub will launch on 11 Feb (1pm to 2pm) at our AI Ready launch webinar.

AI Ready Webinar

Join us for our AI Ready programme launch webinar, on 11 February, 1pm to 2pm.  We'll show you the most common types of charity AI, and you'll be the first to meet our new multi-lingual, funding finding AI bunny, plus the future of charity AI in 2025 and the new free AI support, resources and training we'll be making available.  We'll also be announcing the results of our grant makers survey, including the People's Choice Grant Maker 2025.  Absolutely nothing to do with AI, I grant you, but why not?

Book your free ticket now. 

We will follow this with a Help Finder AI webinar on how to get the most out of our new corporate funding finding AI bunny, which will also be able to help you with advice and drafting key documents you'll need.  Date and time TBN in Feb 25.

Charity Excellence AI Webinars

There is no booking.  You simply create an appointment in your calendar and join us for the webinar by clicking this virtual meeting room link.

• An Introduction to AI – What the new generative AI is, the key risks, how to manage these and also how to exploit the opportunities, and what AI can and cannot do.  You don’t need to know anything about AI or tech.  It's also available as a video (35 mins) on our You Tube Channel.
• How Anyone Can Use AI - You don’t need to know anything about AI or tech but by the end of the webinar you’ll be able to start using it immediately and, if you already are, top tips on how to get more out of it.  It's available as a video (29 Mins) on our You Tube Channel.
• 23 Jan 25 @ 10am: The Best AI for Charities and AI Benchmarking - the best free AI for charities, plus AI discounts/grants, and how to choose the best AI for your charity.  The current state of charity AI readiness, what needs to be done, and the results of our latest strategic thinking - emerging key issues for the sector.
• 6 Feb 25 @ 10am.  AI and the Future of the Charity Sector.  What that might look like, including the changing world of work, new jobs, and the skills needed, as well as digital moats, AI roadkill, holistic impact & digital super exclusion. It's available as a video (39 mins) on our You Tube Channel.
• 13 Feb 25 @ 10am. How to use AI to Find Funding.  How to find funders using Kate's really simple AI Grant Finder toolkit.  Click the link for her You Tube video (5 Mins).

Coming soon:

Cyber Security.  Cyber security for charities in an AI enabled world.  Existing risks are becoming much worse and new ones appearing. Learn what you need to know and do to keep your charity safe.

Misinformation. Public trust in charities is fundamental to our work and fundraising and our beneficiaries are often vulnerable.  Learn how to spot misinformation and what to do to keep your charity safe from this growing threat.

AI Deepfakes. AI deepfake imagery and video is rapidly proliferating and represents a significant risk to charities. Preventing AI deepfakes is very difficult but this webinar will explain what you need to know and do to mitigate this risk, including simple steps to take to manage that risk.

AI Imagery - Ethical Use. The advent of AI has raised new issues for charities regarding the safe and ethical use of imagery but the manipulation and faking of imagery has existed at least since the advent of photography.  How to think through these new and existing risks to ensure your use of imagery is legal, ethical and respectful of your beneficiaries.

AI Slop.  What AI slop is, how to spot it, why it matters and simple steps to protect your charity from this growing AI risk.

Exquitech UK

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.  Date and time TBN.

Future-Proof Your Charity: Secure, Consolidate, and Get AI Ready. 20 Feb from 12 pm - 1 pm.  Designed specifically for charities, learn how to maximise the value of your Microsoft 365 Charity Licensing by exploring commonly used features, uncovering missed opportunities in security and productivity tools, and understanding how the Microsoft Business Premium license can help you consolidate services. Additionally, discover how the license provides robust cybersecurity measures when adopting AI.  This webinar is for those responsible or accountable for IT, compliance or data protection.

Qlic IT

Qlic IT specialise in providing managed IT support and services to charities, including us.

Wed 12 Feb, 9am-1pm,  for an AI Workshop: Unlock AI’s Potential for Nonprofits at Microsoft London HQ. AI is transforming organisations' operations, and this workshop is your opportunity to explore its possibilities. Here’s what to expect: Inspiring Use Cases, AI Demonstrations, Interactive Discussions, Hands-On Session (bring your laptops) and, I'm Scottish, I like this bit - a free lunch and refreshments.  Note that there are only 17 spaces available at the workshop.

Microsoft AI Learning Hub

Microsoft offers a comprehensive AI Learning Hub that's entirely free. You can create your own account to track and record your progress, and explore learning pathways and specialist modules. For those who aren't AI experts yet but want to learn more, here are some selected modules to get you started:

Explore AI Basics

• Duration: 11 units
• Description: Discover the world of artificial intelligence 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)
• Description: Explore how language models enable AI applications to generate original content based on natural language input. Learn how generative AI assists in creative tasks.
• Link: Fundamentals of Generative AI

Embrace Responsible AI Principles and Practices

• Duration: 51 min (9 units)
• Description: Adopt responsible AI practices with an overview of Microsoft's principles, governance system, and procedures. Develop your own AI strategy.
• Link: Embrace Responsible AI Principles and Practices

Summarize and Simplify Information with Microsoft 365 Copilot

• Duration: 34 min (10 units)
• Description: Craft effective prompts to save time and effort using Microsoft 365 Copilot to summarize, simplify, and visualize complex information in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Link: Summarize and Simplify Information with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Create and Draft with Microsoft 365 Copilot

• Duration: 27 min (8 units)
• Description: Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to create, draft, and brainstorm new ideas and materials in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Link: Create and Draft with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Edit and Transform Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot

• Duration: 31 min (8 units)
• Description: Craft effective prompts to edit, transform, and rewrite information using Copilot in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Link: Edit and Transform Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Ask Questions and Analyze Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot

• Duration: 38 min (9 units)
• Description: Prompt Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook to ask, analyse, and receive recommendations for fresh ideas and content.
• Link: Ask Questions and Analyse Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Azure AI Fundamentals

• Duration: Self-paced
• Description: Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform and service.  Demonstrate fundamental AI concepts related to the development of software and services on Microsoft Azure to create AI solutions.

Find the Funding and Free Help Your Charity Needs

A registered charity ourselves, the CEF works for any non profit, not just charities.

• Funding Finder - with categories for Core Cost Funding and Small Charities & Community Groups.
• Help Finder – find anything for free, including companies that make financial donations and raffle prizes.
• Data Finder – for fundraising bids & research, impact reporting, planning and campaigning.

Plus, 100+downloadable funder lists, 40+ policies, 8 online health checks and the huge resource base.

Quick, simple and very effective.

Find Funding, Free Help & Resources - Everything Is Free.

Register Now!