Workshops & Training

Practical, CPD-aligned one-day workshops for UK business owners, entrepreneurs, and teams — available in-person and virtually

Learn It Today. Use It Tomorrow.

Every workshop is built around one principle: you leave with something real. Not just notes and good intentions — actual outputs, tools, and a clear plan you can act on the very next day. All workshops are CPD aligned, available in-person or virtually, and designed for people without a technical background.

📱 Digital Marketing & AI for Business

The essential full-day workshop for business owners who want real results — not just theory

Full Day • CPD Aligned
📅 Format: Full day (6 hours inc. breaks & lunch)
📍 Delivery: In-person or virtual
🎓 CPD: Aligned
👥 Group size: Small groups for personalised attention

Master digital marketing essentials and hands-on AI tools in a single day. Combining practical techniques with strategic understanding, you'll work through real exercises and leave with a personalised 90-day action plan built specifically for your business.

Module 1: Digital Marketing Essentials

  • The digital marketing landscape for small businesses
  • Core channels: SEO, PPC, email & content strategy
  • Social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & X
  • Customer journey & conversion optimisation
  • Practical: Digital presence audit & quick wins

Module 2: AI Tools for Business

  • AI fundamentals explained in plain English
  • Hands-on with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
  • Prompt engineering fundamentals & the CRAFT framework
  • AI for content, customer service & research
  • Practical: Build your AI prompt library

Module 3: Strategy & Your 90-Day Action Plan

  • Creating your integrated digital + AI strategy
  • Budget allocation and ROI measurement
  • Individual consultations & personalised guidance
  • Practical: Build your personalised 90-day plan

📦 What You Take Away

  • Digital Presence Audit Scorecard
  • Channel Priority Matrix
  • 30-day social media content calendar
  • Personal AI Prompt Library (15+ prompts)
  • Marketing budget draft with tracking system
  • Complete personalised 90-Day Action Plan

💻 Also available as an 8-week online CPD course — 40 lessons, 17 CPD hours, self-paced on Moodle. First week free. From £29/month.

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🔒 Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business

Protect your business before it costs you everything — without needing a technical background

Full Day • 5 CPD Hours
📅 Format: Full day (6 hours inc. breaks)
📍 Delivery: In-person or virtual
🎓 CPD: 5 CPD hours
💰 Context: Cybercrime costs UK SMEs an average of £4,200 per incident

A plain-English cybersecurity workshop for UK small business owners — not IT professionals. Learn how to protect your accounts, customer data, and business reputation without a big budget. GDPR compliance is woven throughout, not bolted on.

Topic 1: Understanding Cyber Risk

  • Why small businesses are the #1 target
  • The threat landscape: phishing, ransomware, social engineering
  • NCSC Cyber Essentials overview
  • Practical: Your business cyber risk checklist

Topic 2: Passwords, Access & Accounts

  • Strong passwords and passphrases
  • Two-factor authentication — step-by-step setup
  • Managing who has access to what
  • Practical: Access audit worksheet

Topic 3: Phishing & Safe Online Behaviour

  • How phishing works (email, SMS, voice)
  • Business email compromise & invoice fraud
  • AI-generated phishing awareness
  • Practical: Spot the phishing email exercise

Topic 4: GDPR & Incident Response

  • GDPR essentials for small businesses
  • What to do when something goes wrong
  • ICO reporting obligations (72-hour rule)
  • Practical: One-page incident response plan

📦 What You Take Away

  • Business cyber risk checklist
  • Access audit worksheet (fix top 3 vulnerabilities)
  • Phishing identification reference guide
  • One-page incident response plan

💻 Also available as a self-paced online course — 4 topics, 16 lessons, 5 CPD hours. £19/month or flat-rate licence for chambers and trade associations.

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🔍 Be the Answer: AI Search Optimisation for UK SMEs

Stop being invisible to AI — learn how to get your business cited by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity

Half or Full Day • 5 CPD Hours
📅 Format: Half-day or full-day options
📍 Delivery: In-person or virtual
🎓 CPD: 5 CPD hours
💰 Pricing: £150–£395 per delegate depending on format

As AI-generated answers replace traditional search results, being ranked on Google is no longer enough — you need to be cited by AI. This workshop teaches UK business owners Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) with no technical background required.

Module 1 & 2: Visibility & Content

  • The new search landscape — AI Overviews, ChatGPT Search, Perplexity
  • Why ranking is no longer enough
  • The Answer-Ready Content Framework
  • Practical: AI Visibility Snapshot of your business
  • Practical: Rewrite one page using Answer-Ready Framework

Module 3, 4 & 5: Authority, Technical & Action Plan

  • Building third-party authority and trust signals
  • Schema markup and llms.txt (no coding needed)
  • Measuring AI search visibility
  • Practical: Off-Site Authority Action Plan
  • Practical: Full AI Search Audit + 90-Day GEO Plan

📦 What You Take Away

  • AI Visibility Snapshot (current baseline)
  • Answer-Ready content rewrite (one page)
  • Off-Site Authority Action Plan (60-day)
  • SME Technical Essentials Checklist
  • AI Search Audit report
  • Personalised 90-Day GEO Action Plan

💻 Also available as a self-paced online course — 5 modules, 20 lessons, 5 CPD hours. £79 per learner.

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£150–£395 per delegate — group & corporate pricing available
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💬 AI in Plain English: A Practical One-Day Introduction

A jargon-free introduction to AI for anyone who wants to understand it and use it confidently

Full Day • CPD Aligned
📅 Format: Full day (6 hours inc. breaks)
📍 Delivery: In-person or virtual
🎓 CPD: Aligned
👥 Who for: Anyone — no technical background needed

Perfect for individuals, teams, and community groups who feel left behind by the AI conversation. This workshop creates a safe, friendly space to ask questions, try AI tools hands-on, and leave with genuine confidence — not more confusion.

Morning: Understanding AI

  • What AI actually is (and isn't) — in plain English
  • How ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini work
  • AI risks, limitations, and responsible use
  • Separating hype from reality

Afternoon: Using AI

  • Hands-on practice with real AI tools
  • Practical uses for work and everyday life
  • Writing good prompts — simple techniques
  • Your questions answered in a safe environment

📦 What You Take Away

  • Confidence to use AI tools independently
  • Plain-English AI reference guide
  • Starter prompt templates for everyday tasks
  • CPD Certificate of Completion

💻 Available as bespoke delivery for teams and organisations — we come to you, in-person or virtually. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Why Choose Digital Ascendancy Workshops?

Real Outputs, Not Just Notes

Every workshop includes hands-on practicals so you leave with actual deliverables — audits, plans, prompt libraries — ready to use in your business the very next day.

No Jargon, Ever

All workshops are designed for people without a technical background. We explain everything from first principles in plain English, at a pace that works for everyone in the room.

CPD Aligned

All workshops carry CPD hours you can record in your professional development log, use in performance reviews, or add to your LinkedIn profile.

In-Person or Virtual

All workshops are available online or in-person, in small group settings that allow for individual attention and genuine interaction.

Bespoke Delivery Available

All workshops can be tailored and delivered for your organisation, team, or community group. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and we'll build something that fits.

Online Versions Available

Can't make a live date? All workshops are also available as self-paced online courses on our Moodle learning portal at learn.digital-ascendancy.co.uk.

Ready to Book a Workshop?

Whether you're booking for yourself, your team, or your organisation — get in touch and we'll find the right option for you. All enquiries receive a response within one business day.

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