Skills Bootcamp – Fundamentals of AI

This skills bootcamp programme is aimed at individuals in self-employed consultative roles who want to support other businesses in setting direction, governance, oversight, and the safe implementation of AI within their organisation; and/or those individuals seeking their next leadership career, seeking employment who want to upskill in AI to make them more employable. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand AI capabilities and limitations, identify and evaluate opportunities, and lead the effective integration of AI into organisational processes and transformation initiatives.

Unit 1: AI Strategy and Opportunity – establishing the strategic foundations of AI leadership; assessing organisational readiness, identifying credible opportunities, and developing a defensible AI strategy.

• Plan It – Identify where AI adds value:
• Identify credible AI opportunities
• Assess viability, risk and oversight
• Develop a defensible AI strategy

Unit 2: AI Delivery and Organisational Transformation – delivering AI in live organisations: planning, change, piloting, ethics and evaluation for scale

• Make it happen – deliver and embed AI at scale:
• Plan delivery and manage change
• Pilot, iterate and engage stakeholders
• Evaluate outcomes and scale responsibly

Learners apply each week’s content directly to a real workplace context, focusing where possible on an AI initiative their organisation is planning, piloting, or has recently approved. Weekly sessions contribute to sequential milestones, with the same context and initiative maintained throughout the unit to support consistent, applied evidence.

Final deliverables for each unit are in the form of a 15 page (approx.) portfolio showing the research and practical application they have been working on.

The following entry criteria must be fulfilled:

• You are 19 years or over
• You live in Devon or Cornwall
• You have the right to work in the UK
• English skills including written/spoken required with Level 1 being the minimum
• You have not completed another Skills Bootcamp in this current financial year
• You need to be unemployed and self-employed professionals
• You are committed to participating in all delivery sessions

All applicants will be assessed at interview.

To support your success, all learners on the Fundamentals of AI Bootcamp are expected to achieve key milestones. These are tailored to your employment status but ensure measurable progress for everyone.

For Unemployed Learners or Career Changers

• Milestone 1: Attendance Maintain consistent attendance and engagement throughout the course
• Milestone 2: Job Interview Secure a job interview during the course, supported by our dedicated mentor and careers team
• Milestone 3: Employment Outcome Gain employment within 6 months of completing the course

For Self-Employed Learners

• Milestone 1: Attendance Commit to attending and actively participating in all sessions
• Milestone 2: Business Action Plan Develop a clear and structured business action plan aligned to your goals
• Milestone 3: Implementation and Growth Implement your plan and provide evidence of business growth within 6 months of completing the course

Our Commitment to You

• Dedicated mentor and career support throughout your learning journey
• Practical outcomes focused on real career progression or business growth
• Ongoing support to help you achieve your goals beyond the course