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For professionals

Self-paced e-learning courses

Gain practical skills that improve confidence and reduce risk 

Flexible learning delivered through our e-learning platform, offering over 10 hours of deep-dive content to improve data and AI practices in the workplace.  

Our courses are delivered online, combining self-paced e-learning with the option of facilitated online delivery.  

Participants will learn through:  

  • Short, structured e-learning modules designed for flexible, self-paced progression 
  • Practical examples based on real workplace scenarios  
  • Clear, accessible explanations with minimal technical language 
  • Interactive activities to reinforce understanding  
  • Guided reflection to help learners apply concepts to their own context 
  • Facilitated online sessions (where applicable) to support discussion and shared learning 
  • Practical tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately in the workplace 

Practical skills for working with data

Develop the skills to work confidently with data in your day-to-day role. This course introduces the core practices for effective data management – from assessing data quality to protecting sensitive information and recognising ethical risks. It is designed for professionals who regularly work with data but do not have a formal data-focused role.  

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Strategic leadership in data and AI

This course supports non-technical leaders to move from strategy to action in data and AI. It focuses on identifying meaningful opportunities, guiding change across teams, and making responsible, inclusive, and sustainable decisions over time. 

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