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It covers core features and role-specific use cases, needs only a Skilljar account, and ends with a free certificate of completion. The caveat is that it teaches one vendor's assistant, and Anthropic doesn't state how long it takes. 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The headline is the price: free under Springboard+ for a 60 ECTS postgraduate diploma, against €4,200 otherwise. The catch: the September 2026 intake has started and for now you can only register interest in the next round. 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The learning plan is free and covers AI, ML and generative AI concepts on AWS. The certificate is a separate paid exam: USD 100, 90 minutes, 65 questions. AWS suggests Cloud Practitioner Essentials or Technical Essentials first if you're new to AWS. 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The digital version costs nothing; a separate paid 1-day classroom version also exists. The caveat is how little AWS publishes here: no duration, prerequisites or certificate details are shown, so you can't judge the depth before signing up. If you want a funded Irish programme on AI strategy for managers, look at Leading AI Strategy from Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "aws", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible", "slug": "aws-introduction-to-generative-ai-art-of-the-possible", "provider": "AWS Skill Builder", "provider_slug": "aws", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://skillbuilder.aws/learn/ZEVZZ1D4AS/introduction-to-generative-ai--art-of-the-possible/Y7MTGJCW1U", "source_url": "https://aws.amazon.com/training/learn-about/ai/", "description": "AWS's introductory digital course for people new to AI on what generative AI can do and where it fits.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free AWS Skill Builder account", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "An entry point for people new to AI who want to see what generative AI can do and where it fits. It's free with an AWS Skill Builder account. We have little detail to go on: AWS doesn't publish the duration, prerequisites or whether there's a certificate, and the description is brief. Treat it as a quick orientation rather than full training. 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Registration closes 6 October 2026 at 3pm; login required." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-06", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For post-primary teachers curious about using Claude for class preparation, graphics, scheduling and idea generation. It's a short, free one-hour online session with illustrated notes, a practical way to see one tool in use. Caveats: it runs on set dates, registration closes before the session and needs a login, no certificate is mentioned, and it doesn't say whether a paid Claude plan is needed. For something you can do any time, try Claude 101 from Anthropic Academy.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "education-centres", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Working into the Future (Springboard+)", "slug": "cct-diploma-ai-working-into-the-future", "provider": "CCT College Dublin", "provider_slug": "cct", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.cct.ie/course/diploma-in-artificial-intelligence-ai-springboard-course/", "source_url": "https://www.cct.ie/course/diploma-in-artificial-intelligence-ai-springboard-course/", "description": "One-year part-time Level 7 special purpose award (60 ECTS) in Dublin 2, blended, two evenings a week plus some Saturdays. 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Classes are in Dublin 2 on two evenings a week plus some Saturdays, so you need to be within reach. Employed learners pay €497.50 under Springboard+, but the September 2026 intake has started and the next isn't announced. To start free while you wait, try Elements of AI: Introduction to AI (Ireland).", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "cct", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for You: An Introduction to AI and The EU AI Act", "slug": "ceadar-ai-for-you", "provider": "CeADAR", "provider_slug": "ceadar", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://ceadar.ie/edih/skills-and-training/", "source_url": "https://ceadar.ie/edih-news-blog/online-course-ai-for-you-introduction-to-ai-and-the-eu-ai-act/", "description": "A roughly two-hour self-paced course from Ireland's national AI centre covering what AI is, how it works, its impacts, and governance under the EU AI Act. 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It's free, fully funded through the EDIH for AI programme, and takes around 2 hours across five modules. The catch: certificate details aren't stated and there's no direct enrolment link on CeADAR's page, so you may need to contact them. If you want a free certificate, try Elements of AI: Introduction to AI (Ireland).", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "ceadar", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Prompt Engineering for You", "slug": "ceadar-prompt-engineering-for-you", "provider": "CeADAR", "provider_slug": "ceadar", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://ceadar.ie/edih/skills-and-training/", "source_url": "https://ceadar.ie/edih/skills-and-training/", "description": "Free self-paced course on prompt engineering fundamentals across text, image, audio and video tools, with a section on safe and responsible use. Five modules; no coding background needed.", "topics": [ "prompt-engineering", "generative-ai", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals", "small-business" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Fully funded via EDIH for AI", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Certificate of Completion from CeADAR's EDIH for AI programme", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "edih-ai", "detail": "EDIH for AI (fully funded)" } ], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "No technical or coding background required", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A practical, no-code start for anyone in an Irish business who wants to prompt text, image, audio and video tools well, including how to use them safely. It's fully funded through EDIH for AI and comes with a free certificate of completion, a strong combination. Time required isn't stated and there's no direct enrolment link on CeADAR's page. We'd call it beginner level. For another free-to-audit option, try AI Prompting for Everyone from DeepLearning.AI.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "ceadar", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for Business Success", "slug": "cork-chamber-ai-for-business-success", "provider": "Cork Chamber Skillnet", "provider_slug": "cork-chamber-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.corkchamber.ie/product/ai-for-business-success-online/", "source_url": "https://www.corkchamber.ie/product/ai-for-business-success-online/", "description": "Two online morning sessions for business professionals on bringing AI into daily work. Covers custom GPTs, scheduled tasks, marketing materials, connecting ChatGPT to business files, and what the EU AI Act means for businesses using AI. Trainer: Be Dynamic.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-for-business", "eu-ai-act" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "marketing", "small-business" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 5, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 100, "notes": "Members EUR 75, non-members EUR 100.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "skillnet", "detail": "Cork Chamber Skillnet, funded by Skillnet Ireland." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-29", "dates": [ "2026-10-29", "2026-11-05" ], "notes": "Thu 29 Oct and Thu 5 Nov 2026, 10am to 12:30pm, online. Bookable at verification." }, "expires_on": "2026-11-05", "prerequisites": "Page says participants should ideally have a Business ChatGPT account (EUR 34/month) beforehand.", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For business professionals already using ChatGPT who want to go further with custom GPTs, scheduled tasks and connecting it to business files. Covering the EU AI Act in the same course is a plus. It's €100 (€75 for members), and the provider says you should ideally have a paid ChatGPT Business account (€34 a month) beforehand. For a cheaper session on choosing AI and the EU AI Act, try The AI Journey: Find, Evaluate and Build the Right AI Solutions for Your Business from LEO Dublin City.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "cork-chamber-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Microsoft Copilot Essentials", "slug": "cork-chamber-microsoft-copilot-essentials", "provider": "Cork Chamber Skillnet", "provider_slug": "cork-chamber-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.corkchamber.ie/product/microsoft-copilot-essentials/", "source_url": "https://www.corkchamber.ie/product/microsoft-copilot-essentials/", "description": "Ninety-minute online introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot. Covers safe access, a repeatable prompting framework, the difference between free and licensed Copilot, and practical use in Edge, Outlook, Teams and Excel. CPD accredited.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "prompt-engineering", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "copilot" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "everyone" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 1.5, "duration_band": "under-2h", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 75, "notes": "Members EUR 50, non-members EUR 75.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "CPD accredited", "kind": "cpd", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "skillnet", "detail": "Cork Chamber Skillnet." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-20", "dates": [ "2026-10-20" ], "notes": "Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9:30am to 11am, online." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-20", "prerequisites": "Access to Microsoft 365 apps for hands-on work.", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A quick start for Microsoft 365 users who want to know what Copilot can do in Outlook, Teams, Excel and Edge. Explaining the difference between free and licensed Copilot is useful before your organisation pays for seats. It's CPD accredited, though the CPD body isn't named. At €75 (€50 for members) for one short session it isn't cheap, and you need access to Microsoft 365 apps. For a free alternative, try Empower your workforce with Microsoft Copilot from Microsoft Learn.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "cork-chamber-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI For Business Specialization", "slug": "coursera-ai-for-business-wharton", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "wharton", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-for-business-wharton", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-for-business-wharton", "description": "Four-course University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) series on AI fundamentals for non-data-scientists, AI in marketing and finance, AI in people management, and AI strategy and governance.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "ai-literacy", "responsible-ai", "machine-learning" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "managers-leaders", "marketing", "hr" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 44, "duration_band": "40h-plus", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Enrol for free; certificate paid; financial aid available", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "University of Pennsylvania shareable certificate via Coursera", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "No prior experience required", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Aimed at managers and business staff who don't build models but need to make decisions about AI. Covering marketing, finance, people management and governance in one series is the draw, and the Wharton name carries weight. Allow around 44 hours. You can enrol free, but the certificate is paid and its price isn't shown in euro. If you want a free, exam-backed certificate in Ireland, look at Artificial Intelligence (ICDL Certificate) on eCollege.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI For Everyone", "slug": "coursera-ai-for-everyone", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "deeplearning-ai", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone", "description": "Non-technical introduction from DeepLearning.AI and Andrew Ng covering what machine learning, deep learning and data science mean, how to spot AI opportunities in an organisation, and the ethical questions involved.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "ai-for-business", "machine-learning", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 7, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Free to enrol; shareable certificate requires purchase", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Coursera shareable certificate (paid)", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "No prior experience required", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A well-paced, non-technical introduction for managers and staff who want to understand machine learning, deep learning and data science well enough to spot AI opportunities in their organisation. Andrew Ng's teaching and the ethics coverage stand out. It takes about 7 hours and is free to enrol, but the shareable certificate costs extra and the price isn't shown. For an Irish, business-focused award, look at Professional Academy Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business from UCD Professional Academy.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for Marketing Specialization", "slug": "coursera-ai-for-marketing-emory", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "emory", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/aiformarketing", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/aiformarketing", "description": "Emory University series (four courses plus capstone) on AI across the customer lifecycle: acquisition and retention, generative AI content, measuring AI-driven strategy, and the economic and ethical trade-offs.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "generative-ai", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "marketing", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 40, "duration_band": "10-40h", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Free to enrol; certificate may require payment; financial aid available", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Emory University shareable certificate via Coursera", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Foundational knowledge of marketing concepts recommended", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A good fit for marketers with some grounding in the basics who want a structured view of AI across the customer lifecycle. The capstone and the course on economic and ethical trade-offs set it apart from tool-only training. Expect about 40 hours. Enrolment is free but the certificate may need payment, and no euro price is shown. For a short, low-cost Irish session, see How to Use AI Tools for Digital Marketing from Local Enterprise Office Tipperary.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "No-Code AI for Business Professionals Specialization", "slug": "coursera-board-infinity-no-code-ai-for-business-professionals", "provider": "Board Infinity", "provider_slug": "board-infinity", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/no-code-ai-for-business-professionals", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/no-code-ai-for-business-professionals", "description": "Three-course Coursera series for business professionals on building AI solutions with no-code tools, no programming required. Covers AI concepts and use cases, prototyping with Notion AI, automation with Zapier, and designing AI agents for multi-step business tasks. About 49 hours.", "topics": [ "ai-agents", "ai-for-business", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "small-business" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 49, "duration_band": "40h-plus", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": null, "notes": "Coursera subscription; FAQ says it cannot be taken for free; financial aid available; price not captured", "currency_shown": null, "billing": "subscription", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Coursera specialization certificate", "kind": "completion", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "None; beginner level", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Worth considering for small business owners and business staff who want to build practical automations with Notion AI and Zapier, no programming required. Running from AI concepts to designing agents for multi-step tasks, it's one of the longer no-code options at about 49 hours. Caveats: it's a Coursera subscription with the price not captured, and the page doesn't say whether you need paid Notion or Zapier plans. For a shorter Irish option, try Build Your Own AI Assistant from Local Enterprise Office Louth.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Generative AI for Everyone", "slug": "coursera-generative-ai-for-everyone", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "deeplearning-ai", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone", "description": "Andrew Ng explains how generative AI works, what it can and cannot do, the lifecycle of a generative AI project, prompting basics, and the risks and opportunities for people and businesses.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-literacy", "prompt-engineering", "ai-for-business", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 6, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Free to enrol; shareable certificate requires purchase", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Coursera shareable certificate (paid)", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "No prior AI or coding knowledge required", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For anyone, technical or not, who wants a clear view of how generative AI works, what it can and can't do, and how a generative AI project runs. Andrew Ng covers prompting basics plus the risks and opportunities for people and businesses, in about 6 hours. Enrolment is free, but the shareable certificate requires purchase and no price is shown. If you'd rather learn in a room with others, try Fundamentals of AI & ChatGPT: Full Day Workshop from County Wexford Chamber Skillnet.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals Specialization", "slug": "coursera-generative-ai-for-hr-professionals-ibm", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "ibm", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/generative-ai-for-human-resources", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/generative-ai-for-human-resources", "description": "Three-course IBM and SkillUp series applying generative AI to recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and workforce planning, with prompt engineering, ethics, and labs using ChatGPT, Gemini and watsonx.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "prompt-engineering", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt", "gemini" ], "roles": [ "hr" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 40, "duration_band": "10-40h", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Free to enrol; paid certificate; financial aid available", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "IBM shareable certificate via Coursera", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Fundamental knowledge of human resources; basic AI knowledge helpful", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For HR practitioners who know the job and want to apply generative AI to recruitment, onboarding, performance management and workforce planning. The hands-on labs with ChatGPT, Gemini and watsonx are the strongest part. It assumes HR knowledge, and while enrolment is free, the certificate is paid and the fee isn't shown. Budget about 40 hours. For a shorter, free starting point, try Empower your workforce with Microsoft Copilot from Microsoft.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Generative AI for Marketers Specialization", "slug": "coursera-generative-ai-for-marketers-microsoft", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "microsoft", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/microsoft-copilotformarketing", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/microsoft-copilotformarketing", "description": "Microsoft's three-course series on using Copilot for marketing research and strategy, customer personas and segmentation, and planning and producing content at scale.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "copilot" ], "roles": [ "marketing", "small-business" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Free to enrol; a Microsoft Copilot licence is required for coursework", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Microsoft shareable career certificate via Coursera", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Basic knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, GenAI and Microsoft 365 apps; Copilot licence required", "licence_needed": true, "our_take": "Built for marketers whose organisation already runs Microsoft 365 Copilot. Using Copilot for research, personas and content planning in one series makes it very practical for that setup. The main caveat: you need a Copilot licence to do the coursework, the certificate cost isn't stated, and the provider's time estimates conflict. Without Copilot, a low-cost local route is ChatGPT for Marketing Content, Social Media and PR from Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny, at €10.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Google Prompting Essentials Specialization", "slug": "coursera-google-prompting-essentials", "provider": "Coursera", "provider_slug": "google", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google", "description": "Google's four-part course teaching a five-step prompting framework, with practice on everyday work tasks, data analysis and presentations, multimodal prompts, prompt chaining and building a reusable prompt library.", "topics": [ "prompt-engineering", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [ "gemini" ], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals", "small-business" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": null, "notes": "USD 49/month (US/Canada) after 7-day free trial; financial aid available", "currency_shown": "USD", "billing": "subscription", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Google certificate via Coursera", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "None", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A solid pick for anyone who uses AI at work and wants a repeatable way to write prompts. Google's five-step framework and the reusable prompt library are the practical takeaways. The catch: it costs USD 49 a month in the US and Canada after a 7-day free trial (financial aid is available), and the provider's time estimates conflict, so plan your own pace. 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Labs use Python, NumPy, scikit-learn and TensorFlow. It's a big commitment: about 95 hours (2 months at 10 hours a week) on a USD 49 a month subscription, and it can't be audited free to earn certificates. Financial aid is available. 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In about six hours it covers how agents work, designing reliable ones and separating real value from hype, and you build basic agents with custom GPTs. Caveats: materials and certificate need the paid certificate experience or Coursera Plus (price not captured), and it's unclear whether ChatGPT Plus is needed. 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In about 2 hours you get 16 videos and 49 exercises, including how to build AI-driven organisations, and 2.8 CPE credits are available via a qualified assessment. It's free to start, but full access needs a DataCamp subscription and no euro price is shown. 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Its focus on fairness, transparency and explainability alongside deep and reinforcement learning sets it apart. Caveats: €824 as shown with the subsidised fee still TBC, and applications close in December 2026. We've set the advanced level ourselves. 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Caveats: the EU fee is €7,900 full-time, part-time fees aren't shown, and DCU's pages conflict on whether the AI major runs part-time. January applications close 12 December 2026 or when full. 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The caveat: the page says Meta's Llama API is in free limited preview for US-based developers, though lessons also use Llama 4 hosted on Together.ai. For a broader free option, try Hugging Face's LLM Course.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "deeplearning-ai", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers", "slug": "deeplearning-ai-chatgpt-prompt-engineering-for-developers", "provider": "DeepLearning.AI", "provider_slug": "deeplearning-ai", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses/chatgpt-prompt-eng", "source_url": "https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses/chatgpt-prompt-eng", "description": "Short course by Isa Fulford (OpenAI) and Andrew Ng on using the OpenAI API in notebooks to summarise, classify, translate and generate text, plus two core prompting principles and a simple chatbot.", "topics": [ "prompt-engineering", "llms", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt" ], "roles": [ "developers" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 1.67, "duration_band": "under-2h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": null, "notes": "Free during DeepLearning.AI platform beta; certificate needs Pro membership", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": true }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Accomplishment with DeepLearning.AI Pro", "kind": "completion", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Basic Python", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Written for developers with basic Python who want to call the OpenAI API rather than use a chat window. At under two hours, it's a quick, hands-on way to summarise, classify, translate and build a simple chatbot in notebooks. Note that free access is only for a limited time during the platform beta, and the certificate needs Pro membership. To practise the same skills with Claude, try the Prompt Engineering Interactive Tutorial from Anthropic.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "deeplearning-ai", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Claude Code: A Highly Agentic Coding Assistant", "slug": "deeplearning-ai-claude-code-a-highly-agentic-coding-assistant", "provider": "DeepLearning.AI", "provider_slug": "deeplearning-ai", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses/claude-code-a-highly-agentic-coding-assistant", "source_url": "https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses/claude-code-a-highly-agentic-coding-assistant", "description": "Anthropic's Elie Schoppik shows how to use Claude Code to explore, build, test and refactor codebases, connect MCP servers, and manage context, through three projects including a RAG chatbot.", "topics": [ "ai-agents", "llms", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [ "claude" ], "roles": [ "developers" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 2, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": null, "notes": "Free during platform beta; certificate with Pro", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": true }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Accomplishment with DeepLearning.AI Pro", "kind": "completion", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Familiarity with Python and Git recommended", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Aimed at developers comfortable with Python and Git who want to use an agentic coding assistant on real codebases. Three projects, including a RAG chatbot, plus MCP servers and context management, make it practical in about 2 hours. Free access is tied to the platform beta and may end, and the certificate needs Pro. 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Small groups and a named lead, Barry O'Reilly, are the appeal. But €950 is the subsidised fee for 3 hours of sessions, the full fee isn't shown, and you must work for a private company registered in the Republic. A cheaper option for leaders is Digital and AI for Boards: Mastering the Essentials from the Institute of Directors Ireland.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "digital-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Leading AI Strategy", "slug": "digital-skillnet-leading-ai-strategy", "provider": "Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet", "provider_slug": "digital-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://digitalskillnet.ie/courses/leading-ai-strategy", "source_url": "https://digitalskillnet.ie/courses/leading-ai-strategy", "description": "Programme for senior technical leaders, delivered with Trinity College Dublin. Covers leading teams through AI-driven change and the data protection, privacy and governance risks of AI. Two in-person days on the TCD campus plus a virtual onboarding and a virtual follow-up session, 15 hours in total.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "managers-leaders" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "editor", "format": "blended", "duration_hours": 15, "duration_band": "10-40h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 1300, "notes": "Subsidised fee EUR 1,300 for eligible participants; full cost EUR 2,400", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "blended", "cities": [ "dublin" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "skillnet", "detail": "Subsidised by Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet; participant must be resident in the Republic of Ireland and employed by a private company registered there" } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-19", "dates": [ "2026-10-19", "2026-10-22", "2026-10-23" ], "notes": "Virtual onboarding 19 Oct 2026; on-campus workshops 22-23 Oct 2026, 9am-5pm; 30 places" }, "expires_on": "2026-10-23", "prerequisites": "Minimum 2.2 honours degree, a master's, or extensive professional experience in a technical field; no prior AI experience needed", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Built for senior technical leaders in software engineering, SRE, cybersecurity and product who have to lead teams through AI-driven change. Two days on the Trinity College Dublin campus, plus virtual onboarding and follow-up, is a strong format. The subsidised €1,300 fee (full cost €2,400) needs you to live in the Republic and work for a private company registered there, places are capped at 30, and no certificate is stated. For a less technical option, try Leading AI Strategy and Execution from IMI.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "digital-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Artificial Intelligence (ICDL Certificate) on eCollege", "slug": "ecollege-artificial-intelligence", "provider": "eCollege (SOLAS), delivered by Cenit College", "provider_slug": "solas", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.ecollege.ie/all-courses/artificial-intelligence", "source_url": "https://www.ecollege.ie/all-courses/artificial-intelligence", "description": "Four-week self-paced online course with tutor support covering AI concepts, organisational uses and workplace challenges, ending in the ICDL Artificial Intelligence exam (45 minutes, 75% pass). Continuous intake for Irish residents aged 18+.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free. eCollege About Us: 'free, part-time online programmes'; exam and certification cost included.", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "ICDL Certificate in Artificial Intelligence", "kind": "exam-certification", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "solas-ecollege", "detail": "SOLAS eCollege" } ], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "None; must be 18+ and resident in Republic of Ireland; Windows PC required (not macOS)", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For Irish residents aged 18+ who want a recognised certificate without paying. Four weeks of tutor-supported study ends in the ICDL Artificial Intelligence exam (45 minutes, 75% pass), and the exam cost is included. Check the practical limits: you need a Windows PC (not macOS), and weekly hours aren't stated. If you only want a quick taster first, try AIReady.ie national AI skills platform.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "solas-ecollege", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python", "slug": "edx-cs50-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-with-python", "provider": "edX", "provider_slug": "harvard", "platform_slug": "edx", "url": "https://www.edx.org/learn/artificial-intelligence/harvard-university-cs50-s-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-with-python", "source_url": "https://cs50.harvard.edu/ai/", "description": "HarvardX course over seven weeks covering search, knowledge, uncertainty, optimisation, learning, neural networks and language models, with Python projects.", "topics": [ "machine-learning", "deep-learning", "nlp", "llms" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "developers", "students" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "freemium", "eur": null, "notes": "Free via OpenCourseWare with free CS50 certificate; edX verified certificate is paid", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Free CS50 certificate; paid edX verified certificate; Harvard Extension credit options", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "CS50x or at least one year of Python experience", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Best for students and developers who've done CS50x or have a year of Python and want rigorous foundations, from search and uncertainty to neural networks and language models. You can take it free via OpenCourseWare with a free CS50 certificate, which is unusual at this depth. The edX verified certificate is paid, and hours aren't stated beyond seven weeks. 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The drag-and-drop exercises make it more hands-on than most free primers. The caveats: EIT Campus gives a range of 8 to 20 hours rather than a fixed length, and you need to log in. For an Irish-backed free option with an exam-based certificate, try Artificial Intelligence (ICDL Certificate) on eCollege.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "eit-campus", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Elements of AI: Building AI", "slug": "elements-of-ai-building-ai", "provider": "Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn)", "provider_slug": "elements-of-ai", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://buildingai.elementsofai.com/", "source_url": "https://www.elementsofai.com/ie/faq/how-long-will-the-courses-take", "description": "Follow-on to Introduction to AI that works through the algorithms behind AI methods, with exercises at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. 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For a more demanding free option with Python projects, try CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "elements-of-ai", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Ethics of AI", "slug": "elements-of-ai-ethics-of-ai", "provider": "Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn)", "provider_slug": "university-of-helsinki", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/", "source_url": "https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/", "description": "Free University of Helsinki course on AI ethics principles: non-maleficence, accountability, transparency and explainability, human rights, and fairness, with practical exercises.", "topics": [ "responsible-ai", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "public-sector", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Course certificate on passing (download from mooc.fi profile); 2 ECTS via Open University enrolment", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": 2 }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Good for anyone, including public servants and managers, who wants a grounded look at AI ethics: accountability, transparency, human rights and fairness, with practical exercises. It's free with a certificate on passing, and 2 ECTS are possible through Open University enrolment, though we haven't checked that cost. Time needed and prerequisites aren't stated; we'd treat it as beginner level. For the regulatory side, try Secure AI Adoption for SMEs: Cybersecurity and the EU AI Act from CyberSuite Academy.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "elements-of-ai", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Elements of AI: Introduction to AI (Ireland)", "slug": "elements-of-ai-introduction-to-ai", "provider": "Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn)", "provider_slug": "elements-of-ai", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.elementsofai.com/ie/", "source_url": "https://www.elementsofai.com/ie/", "description": "Free University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn course on what AI is, what it can and cannot do, and how it affects daily life, with no programming or complex maths. 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It explains what AI can and can't do in plain terms, it's hosted in Ireland by University College Cork, and both the course and certificate are free. The provider doesn't give a clear total time, so pace yourself. For an Irish course that adds the EU AI Act, try AI for You: An Introduction to AI and The EU AI Act from CeADAR.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "elements-of-ai", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Ethical and effective practices for AI and data in education", "slug": "eu-academy-ethical-effective-practices-ai-data-education", "provider": "EU Academy (European Commission)", "provider_slug": "eu-academy", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://academy.europa.eu/courses/ethical-and-effective-practices-for-ai-and-data-in-education", "source_url": "https://academy.europa.eu/courses/ethical-and-effective-practices-for-ai-and-data-in-education?lang=en", "description": "Self-paced course for primary, secondary and VET teachers on AI and data literacy, ethical considerations, and using data for personalised learning and assessment.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "educators" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free; enrolment required", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "certificate of completion", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "No prior knowledge required", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For primary, secondary and VET teachers who want to understand AI and data literacy, ethics, and how data can support personalised learning and assessment. It's free, needs no prior knowledge and comes with a certificate of completion. The caveats: at 15 to 20 hours by the provider's estimate it's a real time commitment, and the framing is European rather than Irish. Teachers here may prefer AI for Schools from Oide Technology in Education.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "eu-academy", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Public Service Interoperability", "slug": "eu-academy-intro-ai-public-service-interoperability", "provider": "EU Academy (European Commission)", "provider_slug": "eu-academy", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://academy.europa.eu/courses/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-public-service-interoperability", "source_url": "https://academy.europa.eu/courses/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-public-service-interoperability", "description": "Short Commission course for public administrations covering AI basics, the European Interoperability Framework, and the basics of the AI Act and Interoperable Europe Act as they apply to public services.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "responsible-ai", "eu-ai-act" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "public-sector" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free; EU Login account required", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "certificate of completion", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Public servants wanting a quick orientation on AI in public services, including the European Interoperability Framework and the basics of the AI Act and Interoperable Europe Act, should start here. It's short (the page says less than an hour) and free with a certificate of completion. The caveat: it's a starting point, not in-depth training, and you need an EU Login account. For a free Irish introduction to AI and the AI Act, try AI for You: An Introduction to AI and The EU AI Act from CeADAR.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "eu-academy", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Practical Deep Learning for Coders", "slug": "fast-ai-practical-deep-learning-for-coders", "provider": "fast.ai", "provider_slug": "fast-ai", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://course.fast.ai/", "source_url": "https://course.fast.ai/", "description": "Free, example-first deep learning course using PyTorch, fastai and Hugging Face, covering vision, NLP, tabular data, collaborative filtering, random forests and deployment. Part 1 has 9 lessons of about 90 minutes.", "topics": [ "deep-learning", "machine-learning", "computer-vision", "nlp" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "developers", "data-scientists" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "editor", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 13.5, "duration_band": "10-40h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "About a year of coding experience, preferably Python; high-school maths", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Made for coders with about a year of experience, ideally in Python, who learn best by building first. Part 1 alone is 9 lessons of about 90 minutes across vision, NLP, tabular data and deployment, and it's free. No certificate is mentioned, so don't expect a credential. We'd rate it intermediate given the coding prerequisite. Once you're through, the LLM Course from Hugging Face is a free next step.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "fast-ai", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Google AI Essentials", "slug": "google-ai-essentials", "provider": "Google", "provider_slug": "google", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://grow.google/ai-essentials/", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-essentials-google", "description": "Google's five-course beginner programme on Coursera covering AI basics, productivity with AI tools, prompting, responsible use and keeping up with AI, with hands-on Gemini activities.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "prompt-engineering", "responsible-ai", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [ "gemini" ], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 8, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": null, "notes": "USD 49/month after 7-day free trial (US/Canada pricing; varies by country); financial aid available", "currency_shown": "USD", "billing": "subscription", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Google AI Essentials certificate", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "None", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Suits beginners who want a widely shared certificate and hands-on practice with Gemini. Five courses cover AI basics, productivity, prompting, responsible use and keeping up with AI. Coursera's module times add up to 8 hours, though Google's own page says under 5. The main caveat is cost: USD 49 a month after a 7-day free trial (US/Canada pricing, varies by country), with financial aid available. For a free Irish option on prompting, try Prompt Engineering for You from CeADAR.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "coursera", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Google AI Professional Certificate", "slug": "google-ai-professional-certificate", "provider": "Google", "provider_slug": "google", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://grow.google/ai-professional/", "source_url": "https://grow.google/ai-professional/", "description": "Eight one-hour courses on using Gemini and Google tools for brainstorming, research, writing, content creation, data analysis and building and deploying simple apps, with 20+ workplace activities.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "prompt-engineering", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "gemini" ], "roles": [ "everyone", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 8, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": null, "notes": "USD 49/month (US/Canada); includes 3 months of Google AI Pro", "currency_shown": "USD", "billing": "subscription", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Google AI Professional Certificate", "kind": "professional-certificate", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "None", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For people who want to use Gemini and Google tools across everyday work: research, writing, content, data analysis and building simple apps. Eight one-hour courses and 20+ workplace activities keep it practical. The price is USD 49 a month (US/Canada), which includes 3 months of Google AI Pro; no euro price is shown. It makes most sense if your workplace runs on Google tools. For an Irish provider, look at Professional Academy Diploma in AI Productivity with ChatGPT from UCD Professional Academy.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "google", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization", "slug": "google-gen-ai-agents-transform-your-organization", "provider": "Google Cloud", "provider_slug": "google", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.skills.google/paths/1951/course_templates/1267", "source_url": "https://www.skills.google/paths/1951/course_templates/1267", "description": "Introductory Google Skills course on how organisations can use custom generative AI agents for specific business challenges, covering models, reasoning loops and tools, with hands-on practice building a basic agent. Final course in Google's Generative AI Leader path for non-technical learners.", "topics": [ "ai-agents", "generative-ai", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "gemini" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 2.25, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Generative AI Leader path listed by Google as 'no credits required'", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Google Skills badge", "kind": "badge", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A short, free introduction for managers and business staff who want to understand how custom AI agents could help their organisation. At 2.25 hours, it still includes hands-on practice building a basic agent, which is unusual for a non-technical course. Caveats: it's the final course in Google's Generative AI Leader path, so you may get more from it after the earlier courses, and prerequisites aren't stated. For a broader free start on AI at work, try Work smarter with AI from Microsoft Learn.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "google", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Generative AI for Educators with Gemini", "slug": "google-generative-ai-for-educators-with-gemini", "provider": "Google", "provider_slug": "google", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://grow.google/ai-for-educators/", "source_url": "https://grow.google/ai-for-educators/", "description": "A free two-hour course showing middle and high school teachers how to use Gemini and Gemini Notebook to save time on admin, personalise instruction and enrich lessons.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [ "gemini" ], "roles": [ "educators" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 2, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "certificate of completion (US PD credit depends on district)", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "None", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Useful for teachers who want to save time on admin, personalise instruction and enrich lessons using Gemini and Gemini Notebook. It's free, takes about 2 hours and ends with a certificate of completion. The framing is American: it's written for middle and high school teachers, and the PD credit depends on US school districts, so ignore those parts. For an Irish option, try AI Fluency for Educators (OpenCourses.ie).", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "google", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Introduction to Generative AI", "slug": "google-introduction-to-generative-ai", "provider": "Google", "provider_slug": "google", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.skills.google/course_templates/536", "source_url": "https://www.skills.google/course_templates/536", "description": "A 45-minute microlearning module explaining what generative AI is, how it differs from traditional machine learning and which Google tools support building with it. Completion earns a badge.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "machine-learning", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "everyone", "developers" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 0.75, "duration_band": "under-2h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "badge", "kind": "badge", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A quick primer for anyone who wants to know what generative AI is and how it differs from traditional machine learning. At 45 minutes, free, with a badge on completion, it's an easy first step. The caveat: it's short and points you towards Google's own tools for building, so it won't go deep. For a longer, vendor-neutral foundation with an Irish edition, try Elements of AI: Introduction to AI (Ireland).", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "google", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI Agents Course", "slug": "hugging-face-ai-agents-course", "provider": "Hugging Face Learn", "provider_slug": "hugging-face", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://huggingface.co/learn/agents-course", "source_url": "https://huggingface.co/learn/agents-course/unit0/introduction", "description": "Free self-paced course on understanding, building and deploying AI agents, covering agent fundamentals, frameworks (smolagents, LangGraph, LlamaIndex), use cases and a final challenge, with two free certificate tiers.", "topics": [ "ai-agents", "llms", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "developers" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "free fundamentals certificate (Unit 1) and certificate of completion (assignment plus final challenge)", "kind": "completion", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Basic Python; basic knowledge of LLMs", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A free, practical route into AI agents for developers with basic Python and some LLM knowledge. It covers agent fundamentals, frameworks such as smolagents, LangGraph and LlamaIndex, use cases and a final challenge. Two free certificate tiers are a plus. The caveat is time: the page suggests about 3 to 4 hours a week, one week per chapter, with no total given. For a paid course with a fixed scope, try Building RAG Agents With LLMs from NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "hugging-face", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "LLM Course", "slug": "hugging-face-llm-course", "provider": "Hugging Face Learn", "provider_slug": "hugging-face", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://huggingface.co/learn/llm-course", "source_url": "https://huggingface.co/learn/llm-course/chapter1/1", "description": "Free 12-chapter course on large language models and NLP using Hugging Face libraries, from transformers and tokenizers through fine-tuning and reasoning models.", "topics": [ "llms", "nlp", "deep-learning", "machine-learning" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "developers", "data-scientists" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free and ad-free", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": false, "type": "not yet available (in development per page)", "kind": "none", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Good Python knowledge; an introductory deep learning course recommended", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For developers and data scientists with good Python who want to work with large language models using Hugging Face libraries. Twelve chapters run from transformers and tokenizers to fine-tuning and reasoning models, and it's free and ad-free. Plan on 6 to 8 hours a week, one week per chapter. There's no certificate yet, and an introductory deep learning course is recommended first. If you need the fundamentals, try CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python from edX.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "hugging-face", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Certificate in Foundations of Artificial Intelligence", "slug": "ict-skillnet-certificate-foundations-of-ai", "provider": "Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet (Krisolis with TU Dublin)", "provider_slug": "ict-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://ictskillnet.ie/courses/certificate-in-foundations-of-artificial-intelligence/", "source_url": "https://ictskillnet.ie/courses/certificate-in-foundations-of-artificial-intelligence/", "description": "12-week part-time online Level 8 (10 ECTS) award with live Zoom classes two evenings a week, covering AI foundations, maths, Python, ethics, AI tools and a capstone. 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Live Zoom classes two evenings a week over 12 weeks give it real structure. The catch: the April 2026 class is full, the next intake is by enquiry for 2027, and 2027 fees aren't set (the 2026 subsidised fee was €999). Public sector staff and unemployed people can't get the subsidy. Also consider Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Professionals from University of Galway.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "ict-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "MSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)", "slug": "ict-skillnet-msc-computer-science-artificial-intelligence", "provider": "Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet / University of Galway", "provider_slug": "ict-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://ictskillnet.ie/courses/msc-in-computer-science-artificial-intelligence/", "source_url": "https://ictskillnet.ie/courses/msc-in-computer-science-artificial-intelligence/", "description": "Two-year part-time online MSc from the University of Galway School of Computer Science, subsidised through Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet. 90 ECTS: core modules, optional advanced modules and a capstone project, with end-of-semester exams on campus. 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The Skillnet subsidy is significant: the 2026 reference fee was €3,505 a year against a full €5,000, for a 90 ECTS part-time online MSc over two years. The caveats: applications for 2026 are closed, the next start is September 2027 with no deadline yet, 2027 fees aren't confirmed, and exams are on campus. To compare, look at the National MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Limerick.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "ict-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "National MSc in Artificial Intelligence", "slug": "ict-skillnet-national-msc-artificial-intelligence", "provider": "University of Limerick with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet", "provider_slug": "university-of-limerick", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://ictskillnet.ie/courses/national-msc-in-artificial-intelligence/", "source_url": "https://ictskillnet.ie/courses/national-msc-in-artificial-intelligence/", "description": "Two-year part-time online Level 9 master's covering ML foundations, data analytics and ethics, then a specialism in modern ML, NLP or computer vision plus a dissertation. 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A part-time online Level 9 MSc with a specialism in modern ML, NLP or computer vision, subsidised to €3,895 a year, is good value. Add €1,950 in Year 1 for the required Certificate in AI, and 2027 fees are TBC. Applications for September 2027 aren't open yet. For a shorter commitment, try Machine Learning and AI (Micro-credential) from University College Dublin.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "ict-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI Build", "slug": "imi-ai-build", "provider": "Irish Management Institute (IMI)", "provider_slug": "imi", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/ai-build/", "source_url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/ai-build/", "description": "Two-day in-person programme in Dublin where managers identify a business problem, redesign the workflow and build and test a working no-code AI solution, with responsible AI principles.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "ai-agents", "generative-ai", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "managers-leaders", "business-professionals", "hr" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "provider", "format": "live", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 1995, "notes": "", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "E-certificate with learning hours (CPD)", "kind": "cpd", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "in-person", "cities": [ "dublin" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-19", "dates": [ "2026-10-19", "2026-10-20", "2026-12-07", "2026-12-08" ], "notes": "19-20 Oct 2026 and 7-8 Dec 2026" }, "expires_on": "2026-12-08", "prerequisites": "Practical AI fluency or IMI AI Fluency", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For managers who already have practical AI fluency and want to leave with something built, not just a plan. Over two days in Dublin you pick a real business problem, redesign the workflow and build and test a no-code AI solution. The caveats: €1,995 is a big spend for two days, it's in person only, and IMI doesn't state the hours. To explore agents for free first, try Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization from Google Cloud.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "imi", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for Finance", "slug": "imi-ai-for-finance", "provider": "Irish Management Institute (IMI)", "provider_slug": "imi", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/ai-for-finance/", "source_url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/ai-for-finance/", "description": "One-day in-person workshop for finance teams on automating reporting, AI-driven insight, risk and compliance, building a finance prompt library and an AI strategy for the function.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "prompt-engineering", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "finance", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 1095, "notes": "", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "E-certificate with learning hours (CPD)", "kind": "cpd", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "in-person", "cities": [ "dublin" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-12-09", "dates": [ "2026-12-09" ], "notes": "9 Dec 2026" }, "expires_on": "2026-12-09", "prerequisites": "None specified", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Made for finance teams who want to apply AI to reporting, insight, risk and compliance in a single day. We like that you leave with a finance prompt library and an AI strategy for the function, which is more concrete than most general courses. The caveats: €1,095 for one in-person day in Dublin, and the hours aren't stated. No prerequisites are listed. For a free, finance-friendly taster, try AI in Excel (itag AI Skills Week) from itag Skillnet.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "imi", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Lead in AI", "slug": "imi-lead-in-ai", "provider": "Irish Management Institute (IMI)", "provider_slug": "imi", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/lead-in-ai/", "source_url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/lead-in-ai/", "description": "Four-day in-person executive programme on AI strategy, operating model redesign, adoption and change, investment cases and governance; participants leave with a strategy and roadmap.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "managers-leaders", "business-professionals", "hr", "public-sector" ], "level": "advanced", "level_source": "provider", "format": "live", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 4775, "notes": "", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "E-certificate with learning hours (CPD)", "kind": "cpd", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "in-person", "cities": [ "dublin" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-11-05", "dates": [ "2026-11-05", "2026-11-06", "2026-12-01", "2026-12-02" ], "notes": "5-6 Nov 2026 and 1-2 Dec 2026" }, "expires_on": "2026-12-02", "prerequisites": "Practical AI fluency; AI Build recommended", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Aimed at senior leaders who need to own an AI strategy, not just understand one. Four in-person days cover operating model redesign, adoption, investment cases and governance, and you leave with a strategy and roadmap. The caveats: €4,775 is a significant spend, IMI recommends doing AI Build first, and the hours aren't stated. If that's more than you need, IMI's Leading AI Strategy and Execution covers strategy and governance for €1,495.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "imi", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Leading AI Strategy and Execution", "slug": "imi-leading-ai-strategy-execution", "provider": "Irish Management Institute (IMI)", "provider_slug": "imi", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/leading-ai-strategy-and-execution/", "source_url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/leading-ai-strategy-and-execution/", "description": "Two-day in-person programme for senior leaders on generative AI, data-driven decisions, EU AI Act and governance, and building an AI implementation plan for their unit.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "responsible-ai", "generative-ai", "eu-ai-act" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "managers-leaders", "business-professionals" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "provider", "format": "live", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 1495, "notes": "", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "E-certificate with learning hours", "kind": "completion", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "in-person", "cities": [ "dublin" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-12-03", "dates": [ "2026-12-03", "2026-12-04" ], "notes": "3-4 Dec 2026" }, "expires_on": "2026-12-04", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Senior leaders who want two focused days on turning generative AI into an implementation plan for their own unit should look here. The EU AI Act and governance content is a plus for Irish organisations planning adoption. The caveats: €1,495 for an in-person Dublin course, hours and prerequisites aren't stated, and you get an e-certificate of learning hours rather than an award. For a funded alternative, see Leading AI Strategy from Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "imi", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Reclaim 10 Hours a Week: AI Tools for Busy Professionals", "slug": "imi-reclaim-10-hours-ai-tools", "provider": "Irish Management Institute (IMI)", "provider_slug": "imi", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/reclaim-10-hours-a-week/", "source_url": "https://www.imi.ie/programme/reclaim-10-hours-a-week/", "description": "One-day in-person practical session on prompting, building custom GPT assistants, AI productivity workflows and risk, ending with a 30-60-90 day plan. 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The 30-60-90 day plan at the end is a useful way to make new habits stick. The caveats: €1,095 for one in-person day in Dublin, the hours aren't stated, and the time saving in the title is a promise we can't verify. For a much cheaper in-person day, see Fundamentals of AI & ChatGPT: Full Day Workshop from County Wexford Chamber Skillnet.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "imi", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Digital and AI for Boards: Mastering the Essentials", "slug": "iod-ireland-digital-ai-for-boards", "provider": "Institute of Directors Ireland", "provider_slug": "iod-ireland", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.iodireland.ie/workshops/digital-ai-autumn-2026", "source_url": "https://www.iodireland.ie/workshops/digital-ai-autumn-2026", "description": "Half-day live online workshop for directors and senior teams on overseeing digital and AI risk, aligning initiatives with strategy and the questions boards should ask.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "managers-leaders", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3.5, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 480, "notes": "Members EUR 385, non-members EUR 480", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "3.5 CPD hours", "kind": "cpd", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-13", "dates": [ "2026-10-13" ], "notes": "Single session 13 Oct 2026" }, "expires_on": "2026-10-13", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Directors and senior teams who oversee AI risk will get the most from this. It's a short session: a half-day live online workshop on the questions boards should ask, worth 3.5 CPD hours. The caveats: €480 for non-members (€385 for members) is steep for a half day, and IoD runs it on set dates, so check when the next one is. For a free primer before or instead, try Generative AI for Executives from AWS Skill Builder.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "iod-ireland", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "IPM AI Project Professional Certification", "slug": "ipm-ai-project-professional", "provider": "Institute of Project Management (IPM)", "provider_slug": "ipm", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://projectmanagement.ie/courses/ipm-ai-project-professional/", "source_url": "https://projectmanagement.ie/courses/ipm-ai-project-professional/", "description": "16-hour certification course on using AI across the project lifecycle: fundamentals, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure, ethics and emerging trends. For project managers, project leaders and PMO staff. Live online over two days or four evenings, or on demand. Scenario-based exam; 14 PDUs and 12 months IPM membership.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "generative-ai", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "project-managers", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "editor", "format": "multiple", "duration_hours": 16, "duration_band": "10-40h", "cost": { "type": "paid", "eur": 895, "notes": "Live online EUR 895; on demand EUR 795 (reduced from EUR 895); includes 12 months IPM membership", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "IPM AI Project Professional certification (14 PDUs)", "kind": "exam-certification", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-12", "dates": [ "2026-10-12", "2026-11-24", "2026-12-14", "2027-01-05", "2027-01-07", "2027-02-04", "2027-02-15" ], "notes": "Live online intensives: 12-13 Oct, 24-25 Nov, 14-15 Dec 2026, 5-6 Jan, 15-16 Feb 2027. 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Explains what AI is and how ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude work, with practical examples, simple prompting and guidance on responsible use for research, writing and planning. 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If you miss it, try AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations from Anthropic Academy, which is also free.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "itag-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI in Excel (itag AI Skills Week)", "slug": "itag-skillnet-ai-in-excel", "provider": "itag Skillnet", "provider_slug": "itag-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://itag.ie/events/ai-skills-week-ai-in-excel/", "source_url": "https://itag.ie/events/ai-skills-week-ai-in-excel/", "description": "Free full-day online workshop in itag Skillnet's AI Skills Week, led by Claire Commins, on using AI with Microsoft Excel. 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A free full day with a named trainer, Claire Commins, is generous. The big caveat: the page gives no outline of topics or outcomes and doesn't say which AI tools are used, so you're booking on trust. 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Works through prompts and workflows for social posts, product descriptions, email templates and admin documents while keeping a consistent brand voice.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "prompt-engineering", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt" ], "roles": [ "small-business", "marketing" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 20, "notes": "EUR 20 non-refundable administration fee.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "leo", "detail": "Local Enterprise Office Dublin City subsidised workshop." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-12", "dates": [ "2026-10-12" ], "notes": "Mon 12 Oct 2026, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, online via Zoom." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-12", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Small business owners who want ChatGPT to help with social posts, product descriptions, email templates and admin documents are the audience here. We like the focus on keeping a consistent brand voice across that content. It's a short evening session on Zoom, three hours, for a €20 non-refundable administration fee, and no certificate is mentioned. 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The stand-out is the practical output: you leave with a draft 30-day pilot plan, plus a look at EU AI Act and GDPR risks. It's a short morning session on Zoom with a €20 non-refundable admin fee, and no certificate is mentioned. For a free grounding in the EU AI Act, try AI for You: An Introduction to AI and The EU AI Act from CeADAR.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "ChatGPT Work: The New Way to Use ChatGPT for Business (6LEO17)", "slug": "leo-kerry-chatgpt-work-business", "provider": "Local Enterprise Office Kerry", "provider_slug": "leo", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/online-bookings/chatgpt-work-the-new-way-to-use-chatgpt-for-business-6leo17-.html", "source_url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/online-bookings/chatgpt-work-the-new-way-to-use-chatgpt-for-business-6leo17-.html", "description": "Three-hour live Zoom workshop for existing ChatGPT users in business. Explains Chat and Work modes, building Skills to automate repeated tasks, connecting tools through Plugins, and using the desktop app for business and marketing work.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-for-business", "prompt-engineering" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt" ], "roles": [ "small-business", "marketing", "business-professionals" ], "level": "intermediate", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 20, "notes": "EUR 20 per LEO Kerry booking page.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "leo", "detail": "Local Enterprise Office Kerry subsidised workshop." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-20", "dates": [ "2026-10-20" ], "notes": "Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm, live via Zoom. 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Its focus on one tool and one job is the strength, and it costs €10. The caveats: it's a short half-day session on Zoom, and the trainer isn't named on the page. Once you're comfortable, ChatGPT Work: The New Way to Use ChatGPT for Marketing and Business from LEO Limerick is a sensible next step.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for Operations, Admin and Decision Making (T2649)", "slug": "leo-laois-ai-for-operations-admin-decision-making", "provider": "Local Enterprise Office Laois", "provider_slug": "leo", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/laois/training-events/online-bookings/t2649-ai-for-operations-admin-decision-making.html", "source_url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/laois/training-events/online-bookings/t2649-ai-for-operations-admin-decision-making.html", "description": "Morning Zoom workshop for non-technical business owners and managers on using AI to streamline routine operational and admin tasks, automate repeated processes and support decisions, with attention to risks and good practice.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "small-business", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 5, "notes": "EUR 5 per LEO Laois booking page.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "leo", "detail": "Local Enterprise Office Laois subsidised workshop." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-27", "dates": [ "2026-10-27" ], "notes": "Tue 27 Oct 2026, 10am to 1pm, online via Zoom." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-27", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For non-technical owners and managers buried in admin who want to see what AI can take off their plate. The focus on routine operations and decision support, with attention to risk, is more practical than a general intro, and the €5 fee is about as low as it gets. The trainer isn't named, and LEO Monaghan runs a similarly titled workshop that may overlap. 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Trainer: Evan Mangan, The Marketing Crowd." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-15", "prerequisites": "Not a beginners course: for people who already use ChatGPT. Most features shown are on paid ChatGPT plans; free users welcome.", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For business owners and marketing staff who already use ChatGPT and want to get more from it. It's a short session: three hours live on Zoom covering Work mode, Skills, Plugins and the desktop app, for €20 through LEO Limerick. The caveat: most features shown are on paid ChatGPT plans, though free users are welcome. LEO Kerry runs the same course on a different date. For a related low-cost LEO session, try Build Your Own AI Assistant from Local Enterprise Office Louth.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Build Your Own AI Assistant", "slug": "leo-louth-build-your-own-ai-assistant", "provider": "Local Enterprise Office Louth", "provider_slug": "leo", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/louth/training-events/online-bookings/build-your-own-ai-assistant-nov-2026.html", "source_url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/louth/training-events/online-bookings/build-your-own-ai-assistant-nov-2026.html", "description": "Hands-on online afternoon workshop where business owners and staff build a customised AI assistant that knows their business, products and way of working. 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The hands-on build, adding your products and way of working, is the useful part, and €10 is a low price for a 3-hour afternoon. The catch: the page doesn't name the trainer or the platform used, so you won't know the tool in advance. To sharpen your prompting first, for free, try Prompt Engineering for You from CeADAR.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Building an App for Business with AI", "slug": "leo-mayo-building-an-app-with-ai", "provider": "Local Enterprise Office Mayo", "provider_slug": "leo", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/mayo/training-events/online-bookings/building-an-app-for-business-with-ai-21-oct.html", "source_url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/mayo/training-events/online-bookings/building-an-app-for-business-with-ai-21-oct.html", "description": "Live online morning workshop for business owners with no coding experience. Uses no-code platforms to spot app opportunities, plan app structure, build a prototype and add AI features such as text summarisation and data classification.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "small-business" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 10, "notes": "EUR 10 per LEO Mayo booking page.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "leo", "detail": "Local Enterprise Office Mayo subsidised workshop." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-21", "dates": [ "2026-10-21" ], "notes": "Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10am to 1pm, live online." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-21", "prerequisites": "No coding experience required.", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A good fit if you run a business, have an app idea and no coding experience. Going from spotting the opportunity to a prototype with AI features in one morning is the draw, for €10. The page doesn't name the trainer or the no-code platforms, so you can't check the tools beforehand, and a 3-hour session only gets you to a prototype. For a similar hands-on build focused on a business assistant, try Build Your Own AI Assistant from LEO Louth.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for Operations, Administration and Decision-Making", "slug": "leo-monaghan-ai-for-operations-administration", "provider": "Local Enterprise Office Monaghan", "provider_slug": "leo", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/monaghan/training-events/online-bookings/ai-for-operations-administration-and-decision-making.html", "source_url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/monaghan/training-events/online-bookings/ai-for-operations-administration-and-decision-making.html", "description": "Evening online workshop for small business owners and staff on applying AI to routine work such as email, document preparation, meeting summaries and data analysis, while keeping human oversight and data protection in place.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "small-business", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 10, "notes": "EUR 10 per LEO Monaghan booking page.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "leo", "detail": "Local Enterprise Office Monaghan subsidised workshop." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-21", "dates": [ "2026-10-21" ], "notes": "Wed 21 Oct 2026, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, online. Trainer: Content Plan." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-21", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Useful for small business owners and staff who want to hand off everyday tasks like email, documents and meeting summaries. We like that it keeps human oversight and data protection in view rather than treating AI as hands-off. It's a short evening session online for €10, delivered by Content Plan, and LEO Laois runs a similarly titled workshop. If you'd rather learn on your own schedule for free, try Work smarter with AI from Microsoft Learn.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "How to Use AI Tools for Digital Marketing", "slug": "leo-tipperary-ai-tools-digital-marketing", "provider": "Local Enterprise Office Tipperary", "provider_slug": "leo", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary/training-events/online-bookings/how-to-use-ai-tools-for-digital-marketing.html", "source_url": "https://www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary/training-events/online-bookings/how-to-use-ai-tools-for-digital-marketing.html", "description": "Two live online afternoon sessions for business owners and marketing managers. Session one uses ChatGPT and Google Gemini for marketing copy, social posts and emails; session two covers AI image and video tools such as Midjourney, OpenArt.ai and Canva.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt", "gemini" ], "roles": [ "small-business", "marketing" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 6, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 10, "notes": "EUR 10 per LEO Tipperary booking page.", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "leo", "detail": "Local Enterprise Office Tipperary subsidised workshop." } ], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-12", "dates": [ "2026-10-12", "2026-10-19" ], "notes": "Mon 12 and Mon 19 Oct 2026, 1:30pm to 4:30pm, virtual. Trainer: Evan Mangan, The Marketing Crowd. Not aimed at digital marketing professionals or web designers." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-19", "prerequisites": "Device with speakers or headphones; larger screen recommended.", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Made for business owners and marketing managers who do their own promotion, not for marketing professionals or web designers. The second session sets it apart: it covers image and video tools such as Midjourney, OpenArt.ai and Canva, not just text. You need to attend both afternoon sessions, and it's €10 in total. If you only want the copywriting side, try ChatGPT for Marketing Content, Social Media and PR from LEO Kilkenny.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "leo", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Experience AI (teacher training)", "slug": "limerick-education-centre-experience-ai", "provider": "Limerick Education Centre (with Kinia and the Raspberry Pi Foundation)", "provider_slug": "limerick-education-centre", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.lec.ie/courses-limerick-education-centre/post-primary-courses/3071-experience-ai.html", "source_url": "https://www.lec.ie/courses-limerick-education-centre/post-primary-courses/3071-experience-ai.html", "description": "Free three-hour in-person session in Limerick for educators of young people aged 11 and over. Introduces the Experience AI programme with lesson plans, slides, worksheets and videos, covering AI terminology, bias and ethics, and using machine learning tools to train models in class.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "machine-learning", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "educators" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 3, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free.", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "in-person", "cities": [ "limerick" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-06", "dates": [ "2026-10-06" ], "notes": "6 October 2026, 4pm to 7pm at Limerick Education Support Centre, Dooradoyle. Register via Kinia form." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-06", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For teachers of young people aged 11 and over who want ready-made AI lessons. This short, free three-hour in-person session in Limerick introduces the Experience AI programme, with lesson plans, slides, worksheets and videos on terminology, bias, ethics and training machine learning models in class. Caveats: you need to get to Dooradoyle, it runs on set dates, and no certificate is mentioned. For an online option you can start any time, try AI for Schools from Oide.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "education-centres", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Staying Human in an AI World", "slug": "limerick-education-centre-staying-human-in-an-ai-world", "provider": "Limerick Education Centre", "provider_slug": "limerick-education-centre", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.lec.ie/courses-limerick-education-centre/post-primary-courses/3017-staying-human-in-an-ai-world.html", "source_url": "https://www.lec.ie/courses-limerick-education-centre/post-primary-courses/3017-staying-human-in-an-ai-world.html", "description": "Free one-hour online session for primary, post-primary and SNA educators on how AI is changing education. Participants reflect on the teacher's role, the relational side of teaching, and practical strategies for handling AI's downsides for themselves and their students.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "educators" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 1, "duration_band": "under-2h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free.", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "scheduled", "next_start": "2026-10-21", "dates": [ "2026-10-21" ], "notes": "21 October 2026, 4pm to 5pm via Zoom." }, "expires_on": "2026-10-21", "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For primary, post-primary and SNA educators who want to think about the human side of teaching as AI changes education. It's a short, free one-hour online session built around reflection, the relational side of teaching and practical strategies for AI's downsides, rather than tool skills. Caveats: it runs on set dates and no certificate is mentioned. For a self-paced EU option, see Ethical and effective practices for AI and data in education.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "education-centres", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Build foundational generative AI skills", "slug": "microsoft-build-foundational-generative-ai-skills", "provider": "Microsoft Learn", "provider_slug": "microsoft", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/explore-microsoft-365-copilot-business-chat/", "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/explore-microsoft-365-copilot-business-chat/", "description": "Four-module path for business users covering generative AI and responsible AI basics, how Microsoft Copilot Chat works, writing effective prompts and using Copilot Chat day to day.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "prompt-engineering", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [ "copilot" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "everyone" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion)", "kind": "badge", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Familiarity with Microsoft 365", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For business users new to Microsoft Copilot Chat who want generative AI basics, responsible AI and prompt writing in one place. It's four free modules, with a Microsoft Learn trophy for finishing the path. It assumes familiarity with Microsoft 365, focuses on Microsoft's own tool, and the duration isn't stated. If you'd like an Irish provider covering the same tool, look at Microsoft Copilot Essentials from Cork Chamber Skillnet.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "microsoft-learn", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Empower your workforce with Microsoft Copilot", "slug": "microsoft-empower-your-workforce-with-microsoft-copilot", "provider": "Microsoft Learn", "provider_slug": "microsoft", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/empower-workforce-copilot-use-cases/", "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/empower-workforce-copilot-use-cases/", "description": "Role-by-role exercises for using Microsoft 365 Copilot in executive, sales, IT, marketing, finance, HR, operations, communications, customer service and legal scenarios.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [ "copilot" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "managers-leaders", "marketing", "hr" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Training free; exercises need a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion)", "kind": "badge", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Basic Microsoft 365 experience, general IT understanding, Microsoft 365 Copilot licence, OneDrive access, basic understanding of Copilot", "licence_needed": true, "our_take": "Made for teams that already have Microsoft 365 Copilot and want role-by-role exercises for sales, HR, finance, marketing, legal and more. We like that it is organised by job rather than by feature. The training is free, but the exercises need a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence, plus OneDrive access and basic Microsoft 365 experience. Duration isn't stated. For a structured Irish course on Copilot prompting, try Professional Academy Diploma in AI Prompt Engineering with Microsoft 365 Copilot from UCD Professional Academy.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "microsoft-learn", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Introduction to AI in Azure (AI-901T00)", "slug": "microsoft-learn-introduction-to-ai-in-azure-ai-901t00", "provider": "Microsoft Learn", "provider_slug": "microsoft", "platform_slug": "microsoft-learn", "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/ai-901t00", "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/catalog/?type=learningPaths,courses&locale=en-us", "description": "Microsoft's preparation course for exam AI-901 (Azure AI Fundamentals), which replaced AI-900. Two free self-paced learning paths cover AI concepts, generative AI and agents, NLP, speech, computer vision, information extraction and RAG, then building with Microsoft Foundry. Also offered instructor-led via partners.", "topics": [ "ai-literacy", "generative-ai", "ai-agents", "machine-learning", "nlp", "computer-vision" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "developers", "students" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "multiple", "duration_hours": 9.5, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Self-paced learning paths on Microsoft Learn are free. Instructor-led delivery via training partners is paid (price not captured). Exam is separate and paid.", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": false, "type": null, "kind": "none", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "Self-paced learning paths available any time." }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Some Python syntax knowledge; core cloud concepts recommended.", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A sensible free start for developers and students heading for the Azure AI Fundamentals exam. Two self-paced learning paths, about 9.5 hours, cover generative AI, agents, NLP, vision and RAG, then building in Microsoft Foundry. Caveats: there's no certificate, the exam is separate and paid, and you'll want some Python and cloud basics. It's also unclear whether the exercises need an Azure subscription. For a free non-Microsoft option, try Introduction to Generative AI from Google.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "microsoft-learn", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Transform Your Everyday Business Processes with Agents (MS-4019)", "slug": "microsoft-transform-business-processes-with-agents", "provider": "Microsoft", "provider_slug": "microsoft", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/implement-no-code-copilot-agents-microsoft-365-sharepoint/", "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/implement-no-code-copilot-agents-microsoft-365-sharepoint/", "description": "Microsoft Learn path showing business users how to create and use agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint without coding. Four modules: getting started with agents, prebuilt Copilot agents, building and managing an agent, and sharing and using agents.", "topics": [ "ai-agents", "generative-ai" ], "tools": [ "copilot" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "everyone" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "Free on Microsoft Learn", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Microsoft Learn trophy and module badges", "kind": "badge", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services; understanding of general IT practices", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "For Microsoft 365 users in business roles who want to build and share simple agents in Copilot and SharePoint without code. It's free on Microsoft Learn and very practical, moving from prebuilt agents to building and managing your own. The catch: building agents may need a Copilot or Microsoft 365 licence, which the page doesn't confirm, and no duration is shown. If you're not on Microsoft 365, try Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization from Google Cloud.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "microsoft-learn", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Work smarter with AI", "slug": "microsoft-work-smarter-with-ai", "provider": "Microsoft Learn", "provider_slug": "microsoft", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/work-smarter-with-ai/", "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/work-smarter-with-ai/", "description": "A single-module introduction to using Microsoft Copilot at work: generative AI basics, grounding, when agents help and responsible use.", "topics": [ "generative-ai", "ai-agents", "responsible-ai", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [ "copilot" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "everyone" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": 0.7, "duration_band": "under-2h", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": true, "type": "Microsoft Learn trophy (path completion)", "kind": "badge", "free": true, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A short, free introduction for office workers who use Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and want to see where Copilot fits. In about 42 minutes it covers generative AI basics, grounding, when agents help and responsible use, with a Microsoft Learn trophy at the end. It's a single module, so treat it as a taster, and it's framed around Microsoft's tools. 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It's free, aligned to the National Professional Development Framework, built with DCU, UL and Trinity College Dublin, and earns a verified digital badge. The caveat is time: at 25 hours it's a real commitment next to shorter options. 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Eight hours, self-paced, with an NVIDIA DLI certificate. You'll want intermediate Python and some deep learning (PyTorch, transfer learning) first; the intermediate level is our assessment, not NVIDIA's. Price is unclear: one NVIDIA page says USD 90 while its self-paced catalogue lists it as free, so check before you pay. 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The caveats: you need a Scoilnet account, and the course is open until 25 June 2027. For more hands-on classroom use, try Generative AI for Educators with Gemini.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "oide", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers", "slug": "openai-academy-chatgpt-foundations-for-teachers", "provider": "OpenAI Academy", "provider_slug": "openai", "platform_slug": "coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/chatgpt-foundations-for-teachers", "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/chatgpt-foundations-for-teachers", "description": "OpenAI's introductory course for primary and secondary teachers covering how ChatGPT works, prompting, classroom use cases such as lesson planning, and responsible use. 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It is free, self-paced and takes about 5 hours across seven modules, ending in a recap assessment. The caveat: the Coursera page says no certificate is awarded, and everything is built around one vendor's tool. 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It shows how people in marketing, sales, finance and engineering can apply it. Bear in mind it is a short written guide rather than a structured course, with no certificate, and the provider doesn't state how long it takes. For an Irish course that also covers the EU AI Act, try AI for You: An Introduction to AI and The EU AI Act from CeADAR.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "openai-academy", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Responsible use of ChatGPT at work", "slug": "openai-academy-responsible-use-of-chatgpt-at-work", "provider": "OpenAI Academy", "provider_slug": "openai", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://academy.openai.com/public/resources/responsible-use-of-chatgpt-at-work-2025-09-08", "source_url": "https://academy.openai.com/public/resources/responsible-use-of-chatgpt-at-work-2025-09-08", "description": "A guide for staff in organisations rolling out ChatGPT Business or Enterprise on following company AI policy, checking facts, spotting bias, getting expert review and disclosing AI use.", "topics": [ "responsible-ai", "ai-for-business" ], "tools": [ "chatgpt" ], "roles": [ "business-professionals", "everyone" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "provider", "format": "self-paced", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "free", "eur": 0, "notes": "", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": false, "type": null, "kind": "none", "free": false, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "global" ], "funding": [], "intake": { "status": "anytime", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": null, "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Aimed at staff whose organisation is rolling out ChatGPT Business or Enterprise. 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Four competencies (delegation, description, discernment, diligence) give it a clear structure in 4 hours, and the digital badge is free. It's the same content as Anthropic's own AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations, so take one, not both. Prerequisites aren't stated. 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It's free for members and non-members alike. The caveats: PMI lists it as 1 hour yet awards 5 PDUs, so check what you'll be credited, and you need a PMI account. 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It stands out on value: free with a PMI account, hands-on across eight project areas, and it earns 5 PDUs if you keep a PMI certification. The caveat: prerequisites aren't stated, and the intermediate level is our assessment, not PMI's. If you'd prefer live Irish delivery and an exam, look at IPM AI Project Professional Certification.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "pmi", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers", "slug": "pmi-talking-to-ai-prompt-engineering-for-project-managers", "provider": "Project Management Institute (PMI)", "provider_slug": "pmi", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.pmi.org/shop/p-/elearning/talking-to-ai-prompt-engineering-for-project-managers/el128", "source_url": "https://www.pmi.org/shop/p-/elearning/talking-to-ai-prompt-engineering-for-project-managers/el128", "description": "Self-paced PMI e-learning on prompting large language models such as ChatGPT. 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The extras stand out: 14 use-case videos from project managers, an 85-page workbook and 3 PDUs. You'll need a PMI account, and PMI's own estimate of 1 hour sits oddly beside the 3 PDUs, so budget more time. Once you're comfortable, move on to Practical Application of Generative AI for Project Managers, also free from PMI.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "pmi", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI Essentials for Retailers (Level 1): Webinar Recording", "slug": "retail-ireland-skillnet-ai-essentials-for-retailers-level-1", "provider": "Retail Ireland Skillnet", "provider_slug": "retail-ireland-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://retailirelandskillnet.com/product/ai-essentials-for-retailers-level-1-free-webinar", "source_url": "https://retailirelandskillnet.com/product/ai-essentials-for-retailers-level-1-free-webinar", "description": "Recorded two-hour webinar for retail supervisors, managers and owner-operators. 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It's free and recorded, so you can watch the 2 hours whenever suits. The trade-off: a recording means no live questions, and the page doesn't mention a certificate. For a broader free course aimed at small firms, try AI Fluency for Small Businesses from Anthropic Academy.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "retail-ireland-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI Ready: Practical Tools for a Smarter Workday", "slug": "shannon-chamber-skillnet-ai-ready", "provider": "Shannon Chamber Skillnet", "provider_slug": "shannon-chamber-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://shannonchamberskillnet.com/events/ai-ready-2/", "source_url": "https://shannonchamberskillnet.com/events/ai-ready-2/", "description": "One-day online course for admin staff, managers and teams from beginners to occasional users. 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Covering ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot side by side helps you pick the right tool for each task, not just learn one. It runs online for one day at €75 (€70 for members), and the page doesn't mention a certificate. For a free start, try AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations from University College Cork on OpenCourses.ie.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "shannon-chamber-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI for Sustainability", "slug": "skillnet-climate-ready-academy-ai-for-sustainability", "provider": "Skillnet Climate Ready Academy", "provider_slug": "skillnet-climate-ready-academy", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.skillnetclimatereadyacademy.ie/programmes/ai-for-sustainability/", "source_url": "https://www.skillnetclimatereadyacademy.ie/programmes/ai-for-sustainability/", "description": "Fully funded eight-week online programme for owner-managers: four workshops on AI for sustainability, finding opportunities, readiness and risk, and implementation planning, with live mentoring and peer presentations.", "topics": [ "ai-for-business", "responsible-ai" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "small-business", "managers-leaders" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "cohort", "duration_hours": null, "duration_band": "unknown", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 0, "notes": "Fully funded for eligible Irish private-sector firms", "currency_shown": null, "billing": null, "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "online", "cities": [], "country": null }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "skillnet", "detail": "Skillnet Ireland (fully funded)" } ], "intake": { "status": "not-announced", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "Apply for next intake" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "Private-sector business based in Republic of Ireland", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "A strong fit for owner-managers of Irish private-sector firms who want to use AI to support sustainability goals. It's fully funded and runs over eight weeks online, with live mentoring and peer presentations, which is real support for a free course. The caveats: your business must be in the Republic of Ireland, intake dates aren't listed, and no certificate or hours are stated. For one low-cost session, see The AI Journey: Find, Evaluate and Build the Right AI Solutions for Your Business from LEO Dublin City.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "skillnet-climate-ready-academy", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AIReady.ie national AI skills platform", "slug": "solas-aiready", "provider": "SOLAS / Department of Further and Higher Education", "provider_slug": "solas", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://aiready.ie/landingpage/", "source_url": "https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science/press-releases/minister-lawless-launches-aireadyie-to-upskill-one-million-people-in-ai/", "description": "Government platform launched in 2026 with short (under 30 minute) online AI literacy courses usable on phone or laptop. 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Each course runs under 30 minutes and works on a phone or laptop, making it one of the easiest entry points we list. It's free and Government-backed, but certificate details aren't confirmed and we couldn't load the platform directly. If you want a recognised certificate next, try Artificial Intelligence (ICDL Certificate) on eCollege.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-03", "last_verified": "2026-10-03", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": false, "source_id": "aiready", "last_checked": "2026-10-03", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "AI Critical Thinking for Smarter AI Engagement", "slug": "techia-skillnet-ai-critical-thinking", "provider": "Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet", "provider_slug": "techia-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.techiaskillnet.ie/subsidised-training-courses/ai-critical-thinking-for-smarter-ai-engagement", "source_url": "https://www.techiaskillnet.ie/subsidised-training-courses/ai-critical-thinking-for-smarter-ai-engagement", "description": "One-day in-person workshop in Cork (max 10 people) on judging AI outputs: forecasting techniques, uncertainty, bias detection and prompting for reliability.", "topics": [ "responsible-ai", "prompt-engineering", "ai-literacy" ], "tools": [], "roles": [ "managers-leaders", "business-professionals" ], "level": "beginner", "level_source": "editor", "format": "live", "duration_hours": 7, "duration_band": "2-10h", "cost": { "type": "funded", "eur": 625, "notes": "EUR 625 after 30% Skillnet subsidy (full EUR 975)", "currency_shown": "EUR", "billing": "one-off", "free_time_limited": false }, "certificate": { "available": null, "type": null, "kind": "unknown", "free": null, "nfq_level": null, "ects": null }, "language": "en", "location": { "delivery": "in-person", "cities": [ "cork" ], "country": "IE" }, "markets": [ "IE" ], "funding": [ { "scheme": "skillnet", "detail": "Skillnet subsidised (Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet)" } ], "intake": { "status": "unknown", "next_start": null, "dates": [], "notes": "Start date TBC; outline may be stale" }, "expires_on": null, "prerequisites": "No technical expertise required", "licence_needed": false, "our_take": "Managers and professionals who rely on AI outputs and want to judge them better should consider this. The small group (max 10) and focus on bias detection, uncertainty and prompting for reliability set it apart from tool-focused courses. The caveats: it's €625 after Skillnet subsidy (full price €975), it's in person in Cork, the start date is TBC and no certificate is mentioned. 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The progression from basics through to automation in half a day is the strength. You'll need Excel 365, a Microsoft account and a free ChatGPT account, and at €230 it's unclear whether that's the subsidised or full fee. If cost is the issue, look out for AI in Excel (itag AI Skills Week) from itag Skillnet, which is free.", "same_content_as": null, "date_added": "2026-10-04", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "status": "active", "schema_version": 2, "one_off": true, "source_id": "techia-skillnet", "last_checked": "2026-10-04", "retired_on": null, "redirect_to": null }, { "title": "ISTQB Certified Tester: Testing with Generative AI", "slug": "techia-skillnet-istqb-testing-with-generative-ai", "provider": "Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet", "provider_slug": "techia-skillnet", "platform_slug": null, "url": "https://www.techiaskillnet.ie/subsidised-training-courses/istqb-r-certified-tester-testing-with-generative-ai", "source_url": "https://www.techiaskillnet.ie/subsidised-training-courses/istqb-r-certified-tester-testing-with-generative-ai", "description": "Two-day virtual course preparing for the ISTQB Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI) exam. 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The catch is eligibility: public sector staff, charities and non-profits can't take part, and registration closes ahead of the session. 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