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Click Start by the University of Leeds - How to Get Into AI

Kickstart your AI career by mastering essential technical skills. This free course can grow your professional opportunities. The course is open to all ages!

"A great introduction to AI, giving you a thirst to learn more and at a level that holds your interest"- John
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Free
Short Course
Provider:
University of Leeds
Course length:
6-8 hours per course
Delivery method:
Online
Price:
Free
Subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skills
Age range: Open to all ages

Master the Fundamentals of AI
This flexible and free two-week course from the University of Leeds explores the core concepts and real-world applications of artificial intelligence.

Explore AI’s Evolution and Applications
Trace AI’s history, from early developments to language models like ChatGPT, and see how it’s transforming industries like healthcare and finance.

Understand AI Ethics
Learn about bias, privacy, and regulatory challenges to ensure responsible AI use.

Gain Practical Skills
Develop key workplace skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making.

Learn from Leading Experts
Combining academic insight with hands-on experience, this course equips you for a future in AI.

This free course is part of Click Start, a nationwide training programme developed by the Institute of Coding (IoC), a national collaboration of universities, employers and charities and funded by Nominet – the public benefit company and guardians of the .UK namespace.

The programme, which launched in 2023, helps to tackle the UK’s digital skills gap by offering skills and training to more than 26,500 learners across the country who may not have previously had opportunities.

If you sign up to a Click Start programme, you’ll also get access to GetMyFirstDigitalJob, an online platform designed to help you find and land a digital job. It’s your new hub for jobs, support, and guidance for your digital career.

You’ll get access to job opportunities from employers looking for fresh talent, and a dedicated careers coach who’ll give you one-on-one support to guide you through your job search journey. There’s also learning modules to boost your employability skills in the areas you need them most, and exclusive live events where you can get your questions answered by experts from across the digital industry.

There’s never been a better reason to join a Click Start programme!

GetMyFirstDigitalJob was built by BCS and The Talent People to support the Click Start programme.

The Click Start by University of Leeds programme covers digital skills, as well as personal and professional development, designed to help you apply for a new job or access new opportunities with better pay.

This free course takes 6-8 hours to complete, and you can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, from the comfort of your home. All learning is self-guided, so you might do the course in less time!

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What will I learn?

Welcome to How to Get Into AI

Discover AI’s impact on careers and the skills needed for AI roles. This activity explores AI fundamentals, its workplace applications, and advanced AI professions.

What is AI, and how is it used?

Explore AI’s evolution from the 1940s till date. This activity covers AI history, modern applications, and Large Language Models that have revolutionised workplaces. Learn effective prompt-writing for optimal use of the tool.

The ethics of AI

Using AI like ChatGPT for code or work presentations As AI evolves, it raises ethical questions about ownership and creation. In this activity, you’ll be thinking about the ethics of using AI.

Working with artificial intelligence

Learn how AI enhances workplace productivity and uniformity. Featuring case studies on diverse roles: from AI-assisted copywriting to software development, and automated factory operations.

Skills needed for a career with artificial Intelligence

Unlock AI career skills: importance, application, mastery secrets, and showcasing tips for landing your dream AI job. Start with key transferable skills for AI success.

Course summary and test

Reflect on AI’s basics, its role in various sectors, and its future influence on your career. As a next step, take the end of course assignment.

University of Leeds are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

  • Unlimited access to this course
  • Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
  • Tests to validate your learning
  • A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible
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FAQS

Anyone can do this programme. However, Click Start is designed to support under-represented groups. The aim is to give you the digital skills you need to find new opportunities. Or get better pay. Or simply do what you want to do in life.

To start this free course now simply click here to join

All you need is an open mind. You don’t need experience. You don’t need to have been to university. All you need is curiosity and be ready to learn new things. Maybe you want a new direction? Maybe you want to upskill? Maybe you want a raise or promotion in your current role? Click Start gives you the head start you need.

It’s completely free. And no, there’s no catch. This programme has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Coding (IoC) and has been funded by Nominet to help reduce the UK’s digital skills gap.

This course is run by the University of Leeds, and the courses are hosted on the Future Learn platform. The Click Start programme was developed by the Institute of Coding and is funded by Nominet.

Free
Short Course
Provider:
University of Leeds
Course length:
6-8 hours per course
Delivery method:
Online
Price:
Free
Subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skills
Age range: Open to all ages