Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet AI courses: which to take (2026)
For most office workers, the Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet course to take is AI in Excel Using ChatGPT and Copilot, a half-day virtual course at €230 per participant. We list 3 Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet courses, all Skillnet-subsidised, with fees shown from €230 to €945. The caveats: AI Critical Thinking is in person in Cork, and the ISTQB course requires ISTQB Foundation Level.
All Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet courses we list
| Course | Cost | Hours | Level | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI in Excel Using ChatGPT and CopilotTech Industry Alliance Skillnet | Funded€230 funded | Not stated | Beginner | Certificate not stated |
| ISTQB Certified Tester: Testing with Generative AITech Industry Alliance Skillnet | Funded€945 funded (full fee €1,350) | Not stated | Intermediate | Exam certification |
| AI Critical Thinking for Smarter AI EngagementTech Industry Alliance Skillnet | Funded€625 funded (full fee €975) | 7 | Beginner | Certificate not stated |
Which Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet course should I start with?
Start with the beginner AI in Excel Using ChatGPT and Copilot (€230) or AI Critical Thinking for Smarter AI Engagement (€625 subsidised; full fee €975). Testers, developers and quality managers with ISTQB Foundation Level can take the intermediate ISTQB Certified Tester: Testing with Generative AI (subsidised fee €945; full fee €1,350).
Certificates and exams
| Course | Cost | Certificate | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISTQB Certified Tester: Testing with Generative AITech Industry Alliance Skillnet | Funded€945 funded (full fee €1,350) | Exam certification | Intermediate |
Other providers
Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Coursera, DeepLearning.AI, or all providers. For certifications across providers, see our AI certifications guide.
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