IMPORTANT: This short course features two tailored streams—government and business—to provide you with a customised learning experience. When booking, please select the stream that suites your current employment:

Government Professionals will need to select one of the full day options
Businesses Owners, Employees & Private Sector will need to select either the evening options

Upgrade your skills with UC’s AI short course

The University of Canberra (UC), in partnership with Evolutioned and Cisco, proudly presents: The AI Advantage: Fundamentals for Government & Business. This hands-on, face-to-face short course is designed for professionals from all backgrounds to build practical AI skills they can use at work. Learn how to apply AI tools to boost productivity, support decision-making and drive innovation in your role.

Discover how powerful AI platforms can give you a professional edge. Our expertly-crafted learning experience features:

Interactive demonstrations that show AI in action in real workplace scenarios
Hands-on clinics to build your skills with guided support
An exclusive session with industry pioneers

Tailored for Your Success

This AI short course features two tailored streams in government and business, providing you with a customised learning experience.

For business professionals:
Learn how to use AI to work smarter by reducing time and costs, improving customer service and creating better business outcomes. You’ll also explore how AI can help you reach new markets by turning language barriers into growth opportunities.
For government employees:
Enhance your public service impact by speeding up routine tasks and reducing manual errors. Position yourself as an innovative, efficient leader while improving services and processes through strategic AI implementation.

Your journey to learn AI tools begins now

AI is already changing the way industries and governments work. UC’s AI short course is here to help you stay ahead by building practical skills you can use straight away. Secure your place in this career-defining learning experience and join the ranks of forward-thinking professionals who are already leveraging AI for extraordinary results.

You’ll receive a UC Certificate of Completion once you finish the course, in addition to a recognised Cisco digital badge to highlight your achievement.

Apply now to secure your spot and start building your AI skills!

*Early bird (EB) rate close as follows - 5th & 6th May EB closes 14th April 2025, 4th June EB closes 30th April 2025, 11th & 12th June EB closes 7th May 2025 and 21st July EB closes 16th June 2025.
(Unless sold out prior)
** Cisco Networking Academy course, Introduction to Modern AI. Pre learning for the short course is estimated to take 5 hours.

Course Schedule:

Government Professionals (One Full-Day, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM):

June 4th, or
July 21st

Business Owners & Employees (Evening Sessions over two days, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM):

May 5th & May 6th, or
June 11th & June 12th

Cost:
$1050 (excludes Humanitix Booking Fee and GST)
Early bird*: $945 (excludes Humanitix Booking Fee and GST)

Requirements:
7 hours face-to-face (either one full day or 2 evenings) + pre course material (5 hrs approx.)

Registrations close:
May 5th & 6th course: Reg close - April 28th 2025

June 4th course: Reg close – May 21st 2025

June 11th & 12th course: Reg close – May 28th 2025

July 21st course: Reg close – July 7th 2025
(Unless sold out prior)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Confidently apply AI tools to assist in a variety of workplace situations

Enhance preparation, visualisation and reflective practice with AI-powered insights

Develop an action plan for integrating AI into your practice

Additional Course Information:

Participants should be confident using basic computing and will be required to bring their devices to be connected to the wifi during the course. A laptop is preferred.

Prior to the course, participants will need to create accounts with an AI tool such as Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, or Microsoft’s Co-pilot. No technical support will be available through the workshop.

Participants will be provided with a curated list of links for further learning.

Proudly supported by Innovation Central Canberra, Evolutioned and Cisco

If you have any questions, please contact us via innovationcentral@canberra.edu.au