Friday, 12 June
IN-PERSON: Unlocking AI for Business
Friday, 12 June | 9.30AM – 12.30PM
AI at Work: Four Sessions to Confident, Practical Use
A practical four-part workshop series for busy professionals who want to move beyond basic AI use and start applying artificial intelligence confidently in their day-to-day work.
If you have already experimented with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot or Perplexity, this series will help you understand which tools to use, when to use them, and how to get meaningful results while maintaining your own judgement and oversight.
Each session is hands-on, jargon-free and focused on real business applications.
Course Dates
Session 1: Friday, June 12
Session 2: Friday, June 19
Session 3: Friday, June 26
Session 4: Friday, July 3
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Delivery Method: In-person workshops in GreenTech HQ in Enniscorthy
Who Is This Course For
This programme is designed for:
Busy professionals who want to use AI more effectively at work
Business owners and managers
Administrative and operational staff
Marketing, sales and customer service professionals
Anyone with a basic understanding of AI tools
Participants should have:
Basic knowledge or prior experience using AI tools
An active account on at least one AI platform (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot or Perplexity)
Course Overview
This four-session series provides a practical introduction to the most widely used AI tools and demonstrates how they can be applied to improve productivity, decision-making and business workflows.
By the end of the programme, participants will have a clear understanding of:
Which AI tools are best suited to different tasks
How to use AI safely and effectively
How to streamline daily work
How to build useful AI-powered tools
How to work with AI agents for research and analysis
Session 1: The AI Landscape
Gain a practical overview of the most used AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.
Topics include:
Strengths and limitations of each platform
Choosing the right tool for the right task
Prompting techniques for better results
Developing a simple AI policy for your organisation
Managing risk and maintaining accountability
Session 2: Working Smarter with AI
Learn how AI can reduce time spent on repetitive tasks and help you manage information more effectively.
Topics include:
Email drafting and summarisation
Meeting notes and follow-up actions
Research and information capture
Using Notion as a personal knowledge hub
Simple automations that add real value
Session 3: Build It Live
Create a practical AI-powered tool or simple website using Lovable, without any coding.
Topics include:
Turning ideas into usable tools
Building internal productivity apps
Creating lightweight websites
Testing and refining your solution
Session 4: Working with AI Agents
Explore how to build and use structured AI agents with Claude to support research, preparation and synthesis.
Topics include:
Designing effective agent roles
Research and analytical workflows
Structured thinking and synthesis
Keeping humans in control
Fees
Individual Sessions
€90 per person per session
€69 Skillnet-supported fee per session
Full Series Bundle
Attend all four sessions for:
€245 per person
Save €31 compared with individual session rate (€276 total)
Why Attend?
This course is designed to provide a practical and sustainable approach to AI adoption.
Participants will leave with:
Confidence in selecting and using the right AI tools
Improved productivity and workflow systems
A working AI-powered project
Practical experience with AI agents
A clear framework for responsible AI use in business
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