AI Skills & Training

We are dedicated to empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK with the skills needed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to meet the specific needs of your business and workforce, ensuring you stay competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Our Training Programs

Our AI training programs are meticulously crafted to address the diverse needs of SMEs. We offer a range of training options, including:

• Off-the-shelf Courses
• Classroom Learning
• Online or Distance Learning
• Certification Programs
• Bespoke Training Solutions

Aims and Objectives

We ensure that all our training programs have clear aims and learning outcomes. Our training is designed to:

• Enhance your workforce’s technical skills and understanding of AI.
• Equip your employees with the ability to develop, deploy, or use AI in their roles.
• Align with your business objectives through tailored training solutions.

Understanding Your Needs

We recognise the unique needs of your workforce. Our approach includes:

• Training Needs Analysis: Collaborating with you to identify specific training requirements.
• Customised Delivery: Adapting our training to fit your business challenges and objectives, including using your organisation as a case study.

Curriculum Design

Our curriculum is aligned with the AI Skills for Business Competency Framework, ensuring it meets the needs of various personas within your organisation. We also focus on how our training can contribute to professional recognition and further training opportunities for your employees.

Design and Delivery

Our learning activities are clearly described and mapped to the learning outcomes. We ensure:

• Scalability: Ability to deliver training to the target number of learners.
• Achievability: Training hours are proportionate to the scope and manageable alongside other demands.
• Flexibility: Adapting the pace to meet learner needs and being responsive to feedback.
• Accessibility: Meeting all accessibility requirements, including appropriate training locations and accessible digital materials.

Quality Assurance

We are committed to delivering high-quality training. Our programs:

• Address specific technical skills from the AI Skills for Business Competency Framework.
• Are accredited where available and/or recognised for quality.
• Include clear methods for recognising and recording learner progress and achievement.
• Are delivered by trainers with relevant and up-to-date knowledge and experience.
• Follow clear processes to ensure training remains current, accurate, and of high quality.

Evaluation and Feedback

We have robust processes in place to evaluate the effectiveness of our training:

• Learning Objectives: Identifying whether learning objectives have been met.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Well-documented processes for collecting and acting on feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Using feedback to continually enhance our training programs.

Funding Opportunities

If training costs are a current challenge but you see the benefits of investing in AI training then take advantage of the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot, which subsidises up to 50% of the cost of AI skills training for eligible SMEs. This funding can be used for various AI skills & training activities, including our bespoke and off-the-shelf courses. Contact us to discuss the details and how you can access the funding.

Get Started

Empower your business with AI skills today. Contact our AI training division directly at AI@theepitome.co.uk or call +44 (0) 207 665 0783 to learn more about our training programs and how we can help your business thrive in the digital age.