AI Skills 4 SMBs: artificial intelligence skills for small and medium businesses

Learn AI for
Business Success

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

Bringing AI to the other 99%

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

61%

of SMB leaders say their company lacks a vision and plan to implement AI

71%

of SMBs struggle with the energy to get their day-to-day work done

79%

of SMB leaders say AI adoption is key to staying competitive

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

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  • Foundations of AI: History and Strategic Insights

  • Hands-on: Getting Started with Al 
Prompting

  • 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

Martin McTague

Chair of FSB

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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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Official Microsoft Credential
Upon completing the course, you will receive an Official Microsoft Credential, which can be shared on LinkedIn.
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Meet your instructors

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Sammy Rasha

Copilot & AI Lead

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Sarah Bain

Copilot Business Lead for SMB

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Stuart Ridout

Global Customer Success Technical Strategy Leader at Microsoft UK

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Ali Wright

SMB Director

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Gabriela Gradden

EMEA Security Sales Director | SMB

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Sara Wicks

Product Marketing Manager

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Mihaela Vorvoreanu

Principal Applied Scientist at Microsoft

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Anna Ogan

US AI Product Lead

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Ester de Nicolás

Strategic Missions and Technologies Director at Microsoft

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Anna Cejudo

Cofounder & Co-CEO

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Nina Rapp

Regional Copilot Business Lead

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