AI in Plain English: a one-day AI course for complete beginners
Everyone is talking about AI, but most training is built for developers. In one live, friendly day you will go from curious to genuinely confident with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. No jargon and no technical background needed.
- £149 per person
- 1 day live on Zoom
- 6 sessions
- 7 CPD-aligned hours
- 20 places max
AI in Plain English at a glance
AI in Plain English is a live, one-day online course from Digital Ascendancy that teaches non-technical adults in the UK how to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini safely and confidently. It runs monthly on Zoom, costs £149 per person, covers six sessions and 7 CPD-aligned hours, and is limited to 20 participants.
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Watch: what the day is like
Who is this course for?
A great fit if you are
- Business owners and entrepreneurs who want to use AI in their day-to-day work without a technical background
- Professionals in health, education, HR, finance and law who need practical AI skills relevant to their role
- Teams and employees who feel left behind by the AI conversation and want to catch up confidently
- Lifelong learners and community members who are curious about AI and want a safe, friendly space to explore it
- Organisations and employers looking for CPD-aligned AI literacy training for their staff, with private sessions available
No prior technical knowledge needed. If you can use a smartphone, you can do this course.
Probably not the right fit if you are
- Developers or data professionals looking for coding, machine learning or technical AI training
- People who already use AI tools daily and want advanced automation or agent building
- Anyone who needs an independently accredited qualification rather than a CPD-aligned certificate
Not sure? Ask us and we will give you an honest answer.
What will you walk away with?
- Real confidence using ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini for everyday tasks
- The RCTF prompt formula, a simple way to ask AI for exactly what you need
- Critical thinking skills: what to trust, what to check and what to avoid
- A curated AI toolkit matched to your profession and personal goals
- A personalised 30-day AI learning plan
- A CPD-aligned certificate of participation (7 hours)
Six sessions in one full day
All times are UK time. The day includes regular breaks and a lunch break, and every session has time for questions.
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09:00
What is AI, really?
Clear definitions, myths versus reality, the main types of AI and how we got here.
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10:15
Talking to AI
The RCTF prompt formula, setting up your free account and a live hands-on exercise.
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11:30
AI for your life and work
Role-specific uses across healthcare, education, business and admin.
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13:45
Staying safe and thinking critically
Hallucinations, fact-checking, privacy, bias and AI misinformation.
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15:00
Image, voice and creative AI
Generate images, explore music and voice AI, and create something in a live activity.
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16:00
Your toolkit and what next
Your curated toolkit, 30-day plan, open Q&A and certificate presentation.
Who leads the day?
Anura Tennekoon
Director and AI Educator, Digital Ascendancy
AI in Plain English is led by Anura Tennekoon, Director and AI Educator at Digital Ascendancy. Anura has many years' experience delivering practical, employability-focused training, including digital marketing apprenticeships and skills bootcamps, and uses AI tools every day in his work with UK businesses. Sessions are small, friendly and hands-on, so there is always time for your questions.
Price and booking
£149 per person
One full day, live on Zoom, including your CPD-aligned certificate of participation. Sessions run monthly and are limited to 20 places.
- Six live, hands-on sessions
- Curated AI toolkit and personalised 30-day plan
- Certificate for 7 CPD-aligned hours
Booking for a team or organisation? Private sessions start from £1,750 for up to 15 people, online or in person. Contact us to arrange a date.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI in Plain English?
AI in Plain English is a live, one-day online course that introduces artificial intelligence to people with no technical background. Over six sessions you learn what AI is, how to write good prompts, how to use AI safely at work and at home, and which tools suit your role. It is run by Digital Ascendancy, a UK training and digital services business.
Who is the course for?
The course is for business owners, professionals in fields such as health, education, HR, finance and law, employees who feel left behind by AI, and curious lifelong learners. It is designed for complete beginners. If you can use a smartphone, you can do this course.
Do I need any technical knowledge?
No. Everything is explained in plain English with no jargon. You only need a computer with an internet connection and Zoom. We help you set up a free AI account during the day.
How much does AI in Plain English cost?
AI in Plain English costs £149 per person for the full day, including your CPD-aligned certificate of participation. Organisations can book a private session for their team from £1,750 for up to 15 people.
How is the course delivered?
The course runs as one full day, live on Zoom, from 09:00 UK time. Public sessions run monthly and each one is limited to 20 participants, so there is time for questions and hands-on practice. Organisations can also book a private session for up to 15 people, online or in person.
Do I get a certificate or CPD hours?
Yes. You receive a CPD-aligned certificate of participation for 7 hours of learning, which you can record in your professional development log or add to your LinkedIn profile. CPD-aligned means the course is structured to support professional development requirements. The hours are self-certified by Digital Ascendancy rather than independently accredited.
Which AI tools will I use?
You will practise with general AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, and try AI tools for images, voice and music. The focus is on skills that work across tools, such as the RCTF prompt formula, rather than on any single product.
What will I be able to do after the course?
You will be able to use AI tools for everyday tasks with confidence, write clear prompts that get useful answers, check AI output for errors, protect your privacy, and follow a personalised 30-day plan to keep building your skills.
How do I book a place?
Complete the short reservation form on this page. We will email you the date of the next available session and how to pay. Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
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