Driving Value from AI

Description

Driving Value from AI course pulls together thought leadership, experienced practitioners and engaging activities that you need to work responsibly and ethically with AI.

You will leave this course with the confidence and credibility to make a real impact with AI for your organisation, customers, employees and stakeholders.

What will you learn?

You will finish the course knowing how to be credible when you talk about AI, and understand how to use it in practice.

• Communicate confidently about different AI techniques, technology, and business opportunities
• Understand how AI can drive value in your business
• Create an AI vision that unites and inspires your team towards a common goal
• Start your AI strategy journey and create an AI plan to achieve your goals, with the flexibility to adapt in an ever-changing world.

Who is it for?

This course is for you if you are ready to harness the power of AI in your organisation.

• Leaders and team members who are accountable for driving AI within their organisation or who are ready to use AI to benefit their organisation
• Leaders or managers who need to understand the value of AI

The course is not industry-specific and applies to learners across all sectors from anywhere in the world. The Data Lab’s online courses are completely self-paced.

Delivery format

The Data Lab courses are not technical and can be done at your own pace. They are guaranteed to have an impact on the way that your organisation uses data. These courses have been created specifically for those working in businesses or organisations – which differ from the traditional personal upskilling journey of other courses in this realm.

Completion requirements

In order to earn your badge, there is an expectation to complete all modules and reflect on the course workbook.

Module 1: Introduction

• An overview of AI
• Understanding how AI actually works
• AI terminology and definitions
• Communicating about AI in simple terms

Module 2: Foundation

• Business opportunities presented by AI
• Value of AI and why you should invest in it
• Impact of AI on roles
• Practicalities of ethical AI

Module 3: Leadership

• Understanding what a successful AI leader looks like
• Getting the right culture to embrace AI
• Understanding the challenges of implementing AI, and how to overcome them
• AI guiding principles

Module 4: Future

• Leadership tips for success
• Characteristics of a successful AI leader
• What is the future of work in an AI-powered world
• Attracting AI talent

Fees and funding

The programme is fully funded.

Additional information

To complete the course, around 20 hours of learning will be required.  This course is online and self-directed and you can complete it in your own time. 

The course is open for enrolment from 10 October 2025 to 31 December 2025. All learning must be completed by 31 March 2026.

These are limited, funded places for individuals working in Scottish public sector organisations.

Learners are expected to complete the course within the specific timescale. Regular reminders will be sent to ensure timely progress.

Learners are required to complete the course evaluation once they finish the course.

Failure to engage with the course may result in a fee of £100 being recovered to cover costs and allow places to be offered to other learners

Once you register (see top of page), you will receive an email with joining instructions.

Important: Your place on the course is not confirmed until you accept the invitation to join from The Data Lab. If you do not accept the invitation, your place may be reallocated to another learner.