Friday, 12 June

IN-PERSON: Unlocking AI for Business

GreenTech HQ, Enniscorthy Technology Park, Co Wexford, Y21 A9K8

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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