AI
Generative AI: a short introduction
A beginner introduction to generative AI covering its uses, basic workings, prompting, practical tools and ethical considerations.
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15 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 Sept 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | KateScott | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | Book now |
27 Sept 2026 Sunday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | VinaTheodorakopoulou | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
3 Oct 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | KateScott | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
15 Oct 2026 Thursday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | VinaTheodorakopoulou | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
7 Nov 2026 Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | VinaTheodorakopoulou | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
21 Nov 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | KateScott | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
5 Dec 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | KateScott | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
16 Dec 2026 Wednesday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | JuneLim | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
9 Jan 2027 Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | KateScott | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 | |
21 Jan 2027 Thursday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | VinaTheodorakopoulou | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £149.00 |
Sun 27 Sep, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySun 10:30£149VinaTheodorakopoulouKeeley StreetSat 3 Oct, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£149KateScottKeeley StreetThu 15 Oct, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 dayThu 10:30£149VinaTheodorakopoulouKeeley StreetSat 7 Nov, 11:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySat 11:00£149VinaTheodorakopoulouKeeley StreetSat 21 Nov, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£149KateScottKeeley StreetSat 5 Dec, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£149KateScottKeeley StreetWed 16 Dec, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 dayWed 10:30£149JuneLimKeeley StreetSat 9 Jan, 11:00 - 17:00
1 day1 daySat 11:00£149KateScottKeeley StreetThu 21 Jan, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 dayThu 10:30£149VinaTheodorakopoulouKeeley Street
About this course
The course introduces generative AI models in accessible terms, with examples from everyday life, business, education, art and creative work. It considers how these systems support content creation, storytelling, personalisation and recommendations, alongside risks such as bias, privacy and security concerns. Teaching combines presentations, demonstrations and practical exercises. Participants are introduced to user-friendly tools and practise writing prompts for applications such as ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly, while reviewing real-world examples and generated text or media.
What you'll learn
- Explain what generative AI is, how it works in simple terms and where it can be used
- Write prompts for generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly
- Identify features of an effective prompt
- Recognise potential risks, biases, privacy issues and ethical considerations associated with generative AI
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners and introduces generative AI step by step. No particular skills or previous experience are required. Participation includes demonstrations and practical exercises using generative AI tools.
- Suitable for learners with no previous generative AI experience
- Includes practical exercises rather than presentation-only teaching
Before you go
- An email account is needed to register for free ChatGPT, Gemini and Firefly accounts.
- Participants may bring their own laptop if they prefer.
- There is no homework.
- The course advises against entering sensitive, confidential or personal information into third-party AI tools, and recommends reviewing their privacy policies and terms of use.