AI Essentials for Business
AI is already shaping business tools, workflows and decision-making. Yet many professionals lack the knowledge and confidence to use it effectively. Without a clear understanding of how AI works, its risks and its value, individuals risk falling behind and organisations miss opportunities for innovation, productivity and smarter decisions.
AI Essentials for Business is a foundational one-day short course that provides you with the knowledge, skills and tools to confidently harness AI in the workplace. You will explore core concepts, practical applications, ethical considerations and how AI is impacting businesses, while learning to distinguish between Generative and Agentic AI. Through experiential learning, you will discover how to integrate AI into daily workflows, use prompting strategies for impactful outcomes and build confidence in adapting to new tools.
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for managers, team leaders and professionals who are beginning to encounter AI in their tools and workflows. It suits people in roles across operations, marketing, HR, finance and customer service professionals who want to talk about AI with confidence, evaluate its
impact and apply it responsibly.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define what AI is and is not, bust common myths and use key terms with confidence in daily conversations
- Distinguish between Generative AI and Agentic AI and apply their uses in business contexts
- Identify and compare leading Generative AI models and features to select the right tool for different tasks
- Apply Generative AI to spark ideas, streamline workflows and strengthen collaboration
- Recognise Agentic AI systems and demonstrate how they operate in real-world scenarios
- Make informed choices about AI by identifying ethical risks such as bias, confidentiality and alignment
Upcoming Courses
Upcoming Virtual Courses
Team Training
The AI Essentials for Business Short Course can be delivered as a Closed Cohort to ensure consistency, alignment, and immediate application in your workplace.
Bring your team together for a shared learning experience that delivers stronger engagement and a cost-effective, scalable solution for upskilling your workforce.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus Workshop – 1-day face-to-face workshops
The benefits of studying in a classroom setting include being able to share first-hand experiences, ideas and questions with peers and our expert facilitators. You’ll study alongside like-minded people and strengthen your network.
Unless otherwise noted, AIM's On-Campus Short Courses begin promptly at 9:00 AM and finish no later than 5:00 PM (Local Time).
Virtual Classroom - 1-day virtual session
Utilising highly accessible digital capabilities, virtual classrooms provide the benefits of live learning — working with peers, asking questions with immediate answers from facilitators, and stimulating deeper discussions — with the flexibility of online learning.
AIM's Virtual Short Courses begin at 9:00 AM and finish no later than 5:00 PM (AEDT/AEST). In some instances, we schedule our Virtual Short Courses between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM to accommodate customers who may live on the West Coast of Australia or who prefer a later start time. Specific session times are shown throughout the booking process.
Contextualising training engagements for your industry or organisation maximises relevance and increases the transfer of learning into the workplace. Develop team cohesion and achieve your specific business objectives through a shared, in-house learning solution.
AIM’s experienced learning designers develop both accredited and unaccredited learning engagements to build the critical competencies you need for success. Join over 500 organisations creating compelling and engaging AIM tailored learning solutions for industries including Government, Health, Financial Services, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction and more.
Learn it. Earn it.
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By completing AIM’s AI Essentials for Business course, you will receive a certificate to recognise the high standard of learning and skill development you have attained. Print your industry-recognised certificate of attainment or share electronically to demonstrate your ever-growing value to employers and peers.
Course Video Overview
This overview video provides a clear introduction to AI Essentials for Business, outlining the key learning outcomes, structure, and practical benefits.
It’s designed to help you understand how the program will support your professional development and contribute to your success.
Other Information
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
- Purchase Order
- Payment Plan - zipMoney
All students receive:
- Comprehensive course notes
On-campus students receive:
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Internet access
- Please advise AIM when booking if you have any dietary or accessibility requests.
Requirements:
- A laptop and a power supply
- Access to ChatGPT
Virtual students will require the following:
- Computer or mobile device
- Access to ChatGPT
- An internet connection (broadband/4G+ recommended)
- Speakers and a microphone
- A webcam
Our Facilitators
AIM facilitators are experienced practitioners with a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. We believe the education of the future managers of Australia to be a highly important task.
Who is better placed to teach the art and science of management than those with current, daily real-world experience?
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