A Beginners Guide to AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a complex and fast-moving world, but there are plenty of resources designed to help beginners - whether you’re a charity leader, a small business owner, or simply curious about the potential of AI, there are some trusted learning hubs that provide clear guidance and tutorials.
Here are some AI beginner-friendly resources from leading organisations
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Microsoft AI Hub
“Accelerate your AI learning with resources tailored for technical and business roles to support AI skill development for individuals and organizations. Find curated AI training for any level of AI fluency, like designing and customizing agents at scale with Azure AI Foundry, advancing your expertise in managing AI workloads with Microsoft 365 Copilot, unleashing your creativity and productivity with Microsoft Copilot, and more.”
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Google AI
“We're building AI skills programs, trainings, and tools to address the specific needs of workers everywhere. Discover Google's courses and resources designed to help you succeed in an AI-driven world.”
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Small Business Britain
Small Business Britain is delighted to present the AI for Small Business programme, supported by BT Group, designed to help small business owners unlock the potential of AI to improve their businesses and simplify their lives.
Whether it’s enhancing communication, automating tasks, or supercharging marketing efforts, the 6-week course has everything you need!
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FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)
“From streamlining daily tasks to unlocking fresh ideas, these stories show AI not as a replacement, but as a powerful partner in growth. Watch how real businesses are putting AI into action.”
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IBM AI Learning Resources
Practical guides and courses covering the basics for larger corporations.
“IBM industry solutions are powered by generative AI, secured and fine-tuned for operational efficiency. They provide deeper insights, advanced workflows and customized technology solutions that let businesses drive greater value, sustainability and decision-making capabilities. Help teams in HR and talent, engineering, operations, marketing and technology stay competitive, lower costs and deliver high-quality service all while maintaining compliance.”
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