Introduction to Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

Unlock the future of your career with the transformative power of AI and intelligent systems—sign up now to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge in the digital age!

Intelligent Systems are transforming industries by enhancing efficiency, quality, and decision-making across sectors such as healthcare, transportation, education, and defence. This course equips you with essential AI knowledge, helping your business reduce costs, boost productivity, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Upskilling employees in AI ensures your company remains competitive and future-ready.

This course is ideal for business leaders and decision-makers looking to integrate AI into their strategy, employees in both technical and non-technical roles interested in AI adoption, and professionals across various industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. The course is tailored for business needs, offering practical insights to improve efficiency and innovation. Participants will learn from industry-recognized AI professionals with hands-on experience, ensuring they can leverage AI to drive business growth and transformation.

Businesses and professionals in Tameside, Greater Manchester can particularly benefit from this course, as the region continues to embrace digital transformation and AI-driven innovation in various sectors.

This is a part time study programme delivered 11/09/25 – 22/1/26 on a Tuesday Evening from 17:00 – 21:00 hours.

By the end of the course you will achieve unit 14 ‘Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Systems’ which is part of the Level 4 HN Qualification for Sustainable Business Management for England.

This engaging and practical course introduces the science behind AI and Intelligent Systems, focusing on real-world applications and business benefits. Participants will gain a solid foundation in AI principles, explore industry use cases, and develop the ability to evaluate AI solutions for their workplace.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, your employees will gain the skills to:

Turn Data into Business Insights – Understand AI fundamentals, including data gathering, validation, and processing, to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Demystify AI Technologies – Learn the key differences between Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and their real-world impact.

Boost Efficiency with Intelligent Systems – Discover how AI enhances decision-making, streamlines workflows, and optimizes operations across industries.

Explore Cutting-Edge Machine Learning Techniques – Get hands-on with AI concepts and understand powerful ML algorithms like SVM, Naïve Bayes, Random Forest, and KNN.

Navigate AI Ethics & Business Challenges – Assess the ethical considerations and strategic risks of AI adoption to ensure responsible and profitable implementation.

Identify AI-Driven Growth Opportunities – Evaluate real-world AI applications and explore how Intelligent Systems can be seamlessly integrated into your business to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Prepare for an exciting learning journey, filled with tasks inspired by the latest industry practices. You'll develop essential vocational skills—critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, communication, and risk management—that will set you apart in today’s competitive job market. By engaging in hands-on experiences, you’ll refine the practical skills that employers are actively seeking.

Interactive & Engaging – No dry lectures! The course includes real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises.

Flexible Learning – Available as a live virtual workshop or an in-person training session at your workplace.

Hands-On Experience – Participants will work with AI tools and datasets to apply their learning in a practical setting.

Business-Focused – Designed to provide immediate value, with insights tailored to your industry and business challenges.
64 UCAS points or relevant industry experience—if you’ve been in the field, we value that too!
You’ll be assessed through a mix of practical tasks, discussions, case studies, presentations, and even the occasional written work—ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of your knowledge and abilities.
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be primed for further growth with advanced options like HTQ in Computing courses—perfect for diving deeper into the tech world. Or a brand-new offering sustainable business practice.

Enrol now and prepare for a future in AI that is as innovative as it is essential. Your next career step is just around the corner.
Fees:
£750
Financial support could be available through Student Finance England.
Course Code:
FF0092MQ/1
Category:
Computing & IT
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
11/09/2025
Duration:
15 weeks
Times:
(Tue 5:00pm-9:00pm)

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