AI: Skills for small businesses
AI: Skills for small businesses

AI for
Small
Businesses

Discover how to leverage AI effectively to boost innovation and competitive advantage.

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Bringing AI to the other 99%

Al is quickly becoming a key part of businesses of all sizes. Small businesses represent 99.2% of all companies, adopting AI is essential for driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth.

78%

of SMB workers across the world are already using Al tools.

80%

of SMB users are bringing their own AI tools to work.

79%

SMB employees see AI skills as key to more job opportunities

This data is based on survey results from the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report.

Unlock AI’s Potential in Just a few Hours

The course demonstrates how AI can improve workflows and decision making, providing practical guidance on using AI tools for day-to-day operations, marketing, financial planning plus more.

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Course Overview

  • Foundations of AI: History and Strategic Insights

  • Hands-on: Getting Started with Al 
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  • Al-Powered Business Transformation

  • Cultivating an Innovation Culture

  • AI and Cybersecurity: Balancing Opportunity and Risk

  • Advanced Al Capabilities: Explore AI Agents and automation.

  • Responsible AI: Ethics and Accountability

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Sharon Schoenborn

Corporate Vice President - EMEA SME&C

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Optional Final Challenge: Applying AI to Real-World Business

Engage in a collaborative exercise to design and implement AI-driven solutions for business challenges. This interactive session reinforces key concepts, builds confidence, and fosters innovation among participants.

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Your AI journey starts now

Join this exclusive AI leadership program and drive innovation with confidence—Don’t miss your chance!

Duration

3 Hours

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100% Online

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Meet your instructors

  • Smiling woman with short blonde hair in black jacket in bright glass office

    Sharon Schoenborn

    Corporate Vice President - EMEA SME&C at Microsoft

  • Nina, red-haired woman in teal blazer, smiling with arms crossed in office

    Nina Rapp

    Regional Copilot Business Lead

  • Anna Cejudo, Founderz co-CEO, smiling with arms crossed in an orange sweatshirt

    Anna Cejudo

    Co-founder and Co-CEO at Founderz

  • Bearded man in glasses and dark shirt, arms crossed, office setting

    Stuart Ridout

    Global Customer Success Technical Strategy Leader at Microsoft UK

  • Sarah Bain seated with arms crossed, smiling in a grey sweater in a workshop

    Sarah Bain

    Copilot Business Lead for SMB at Microsoft UK

  • Sara Wicks smiling with arms crossed in a modern office

    Sara Wicks

    Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft UK

  • Sammy Rasha smiling with arms crossed in a light blue shirt among office plants

    Sammy Rasha

    Copilot & AI Lead at Microsoft UK

  • Gabriela Gradden smiling with arms crossed in a plant-filled office

    Gabriela Gradden

    EMEA Security Sales Director | SMB

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AI for Small Businesses

Discover how to leverage AI effectively to boost innovation and competitive advantage.

  • 100% Free Program

    Learn at no cost, fully funded and supported.
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    Official Microsoft Credential

    Earn a recognized credential upon course completion.
  • Open Enrollment

    Join anytime and learn at your own pace.
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