Skills for Business: Introduction to AI with Cosmic

Skills for business: Introduction to AI with Cosmic
Join us on January 30, for an engaging workshop on the transformative power of AI for business! Dive into the essentials of artificial intelligence, discover practical tools like ChatGPT and explore how AI can streamline your operations, enhance customer interactions and boost your competitive edge. Benefit from hands-on exercises, strategic insights and discussions tailored to the unique needs of businesses.
This workshop offers practical skills and insights that you can apply directly to improve efficiency and innovation, making it a must-attend for business owners and managers looking to leverage technology for growth and competitive advantage.
Participants will learn about the basics of AI and its various applications across a range of industries. The workshop will equip attendees with a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in modern business and practical experience with AI technologies, helping you to seamlessly integrate AI into your business.

Key takeaways will include understanding how AI can enhance business efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. The workshop is designed to be interactive, encouraging participants to engage with the content actively and ask questions. This will help them grasp how AI can be practically applied to improve their business operations and stay competitive in rapidly evolving markets.

Topics will include:

• Introduction to AI – understanding the basics of artificial intelligence, its history, and current applications across various industries.
• AI in business – exploring how AI can transform different aspects of business operations including customer service, inventory management and marketing.
• Impact of AI across industries – discussing the transformative effects of AI in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture and logistics.
• Practical applications of AI – demonstrations of AI tools and technologies, focusing on generative AI, data analysis, and robotic automation.
• Challenges and ethical considerations – addressing potential challenges such as data privacy, ethical implications, and the social impact of automating jobs.
• Hands-on exercises with ChatGPT – interactive sessions where attendees use ChatGPT to execute tasks, enhancing their understanding of prompt engineering and AI interaction.
• Future of AI – insights into emerging AI trends and technologies, preparing businesses for future developments.

Key takeaways for attendees:

• Practical skills – ability to use AI tools like ChatGPT for enhancing business operations and decision-making
• Strategic insights – understanding of how to strategically implement AI technologies to drive business growth and efficiency
• Awareness of challenges – knowledge of the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with AI, and strategies to mitigate these
• Networking opportunities – interaction with other professionals and experts in the AI field, fostering connections that could lead to collaborative opportunities
• Inspiration for innovation – ideas and inspiration on how to leverage AI for new solutions in their specific business context

This workshop will be delivered by Matt Ballard, Training Manager at Cosmic. Matt Ballard, Training Manager at Cosmic.

Matt has successfully managed numerous funded digital skills training programmes for Cosmic over the past eight years. As Training Manager he is actively involved in the development and delivery of new training modules, including AI.
He has developed and delivered prompt engineering training to over 100 individuals from SMEs through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions.
He brings a deep understanding of AI technologies and practical applications, helping individuals and organisations to develop valuable skills to leverage AI effectively.

Bookings for this event will close 4pm on January 24, 2025

Somerset Chamber of Commerce is operating a cancellation policy in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here: https://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/terms-conditions/