Local Enterprise Week: Practical AI Skills and Tools for SME's

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
05/03/2026
 
Note:
Thursday 5th March
 
Time:
9.30 am - 1.00 pm
 
Category:
Enterprise Week
 

This practical course introduces small and medium-sized businesses to everyday AI tools that can save time, reduce admin and support better decision-making. Participants will learn how AI can be used safely and realistically across areas such as content creation, customer communications, planning, research, and day-to-day operations without needing technical knowledge or large budgets. The focus is on practical use, confidence, and real business application, not theory.

Free
 
 

Topics Covered

  • What AI is (and isn’t) for small businesses
  • Where AI can save time in everyday business tasks
  • Using AI tools for content, emails, ideas and planning
  • AI for customer communications and support
  • AI for research, insights and decision support
  • Choosing the right tools for your business needs
  • Data privacy, accuracy and responsible use

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how AI can be applied practically in a small business
  • Use AI tools to support common tasks such as writing, research and planning
  • Identify areas in their business where AI could save time or improve efficiency
  • Apply AI responsibly, with awareness of data protection and limitations