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The AI Academy

at the University of Wolverhampton

Practical AI skills for real businesses

The AI Academy at the University of Wolverhampton is a new training centre helping businesses build the AI skills their people need to work smarter, safer and with more confidence - wherever you're based. Every course is short, practical and designed to be brought straight back into your workplace.

  • A programme of courses covering AI and cyber security
  • Delivered online, on campus, hybrid, or at your own workplace.
  • Courses for every level, from frontline teams to the boardroom.
  • Funded training routes available for eligible West Midlands organisations.

Training Areas

Our programme is being built around four broad areas, so there's a route in for every business and every level.

All staff - no prior knowledge needed.

  • AI Literacy for Everyone: Understanding Artificial Intelligence at Work

  • Introduction to AI Tools: ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini & Claude in Practice

  • Prompt Engineering Essentials: Getting Better Results from AI

HR, marketing, finance, sales, operations and more.

  • AI Ethics, Bias & Responsible Use: What Every Employee Needs to Know

  • Data Privacy & GDPR When Using AI Systems

  • Generative AI: Opportunities, Risks & What Your Organisation Needs to Know

  • AI-Powered Marketing: Content Creation, SEO, Campaigns & Creative Automation

Team leaders, directors and senior decision-makers.

  • Building an AI-Ready Culture: Change Management & People Strategy for AI

  • AI for Operations & Supply Chain: Efficiency, Forecasting & Automation

IT, data and software professionals.

  • AI for Career Starters: Breaking into the AI Job Market

Upskill your team in AI

AI is already reshaping how businesses communicate, analyse data and make decisions. The real risk isn't AI itself - it's a workforce that hasn't been shown how to use it well. Here's what you gain by up-skilling your team with us:

  • Faster, more confident use of everyday AI tools across your teams.
  • Reduced risk from data protection, bias and misuse of AI systems.
  • A more competitive workforce, ready for an AI-enabled economy.
  • Skills applied the same day and brought straight back into your business.

Industry training

Every industry uses AI differently, so we also build bespoke training around your sector - including business and marketing, HR, education, legal, and project management. Register your interest and tell us what your team needs.

West Midlands organisations - funding training routes available

If you're a West Midlands-based organisation, you may be eligible for funded training places. Register your interest below and we'll confirm your eligibility.