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Hosted by UW Professional & Continuing Education

Master the tools and techniques transforming modern business with this comprehensive 7-week online course from UW Professional & Continuing Education. Generative AI for Business equips professionals with hands-on experience using ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and build business solutions without writing a single line of code. What You'll Learn This intermediate-level course covers the full spectrum of generative AI applications in business settings. You'll master prompt engineering techniques to craft effective instructions for AI tools, learning how to generate everything from logo designs to newsletter content. The curriculum explores AI's impact across marketing, communications, human resources, and legal contexts, while addressing critical ethical considerations and risk mitigation strategies. The course goes beyond content creation to teach practical application development. You'll learn vibe-coding—using simple prompts to build functional apps and tools—and create AI-driven automated workflows using Lovable, n8n, and Zapier. By the end, you'll have developed a portfolio of real AI projects demonstrating your skills. Course Format & Commitment Meet with your instructor and classmates for live Zoom sessions on Monday evenings (6–9 PM Pacific) over seven weeks. Plan for 6–8 hours of weekly commitment including class time and coursework. No previous AI experience required—this introductory programme welcomes anyone looking to leverage generative AI in their professional work. Hands-On Projects You'll gain practical experience building websites and apps with no-code tools, designing automated workflows, and developing comprehensive strategies for integrating generative AI into business processes. Projects include using AI to generate visual designs, create marketing content, and build functional business applications. Successfully complete the course to earn 2.4 CEUs and a digital badge to showcase on LinkedIn. Approved by the UW Foster School of Business, this course provides immediately applicable skills for professionals across industries. International students welcome—no visa required for this 100% online format. Register for this course

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Hosted by Sathpal S. / Green Software - Scotland

Compare local AI models with fast frontier systems in this practical Green AI talk, hosted online by Green Software – Scotland on 5 October 2026. Local AI or the frontier? Running a model locally can appear to be the greener option, while lightweight frontier models promise efficiency through speed and scale. But which approach actually has the lower energy use and carbon impact? This one-hour virtual session examines that question without relying on assumptions or vendor-led claims. Marcus Knight, founder of BeGreenAI, will put local models head to head with fast frontier options such as Claude Haiku and GPT-4.1 nano. He will explore where each approach wins, and why neither side offers an obvious universal answer. The session is designed to help attendees make better everyday AI choices. You can expect to learn: - How local and frontier models differ in their energy and carbon implications - When reaching for a local model may make sense - When a fast, lightweight frontier model may be the better choice - Why model efficiency should be judged through evidence rather than assumptions - How greener AI decisions can also improve workflows, productivity and results Speaker and format Marcus Knight is an AI trainer and sustainability consultant working at the intersection of AI adoption and environmental impact. Through workshops, talks and strategic support, he helps teams audit how they currently use AI, reduce digital waste, and adopt greener tools and systems. His approach focuses on practical, evidence-based sustainable innovation while helping organisations get more from the AI products they already use. Hosted by Sathpal S. and the Green Software – Scotland community, this autumn event takes place online from 5:00–6:00pm BST on Monday 5 October 2026. The virtual format makes it accessible to attendees beyond Edinburgh, with the event link becoming visible to registered participants. Meetup’s event chat also gives attendees a place to connect and continue the conversation.… Register for this event

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Sponsors: Green Software Foundation

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Hosted by Practical AI for Business & Professionals Network

Learn how online passive income models are structured in this beginner-friendly workshop on digital income streams, business tools and automation. Taking place online on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 8:00 PM, this structured session breaks down the process of creating a simple digital income stream into clear, practical steps. Rather than assuming technical knowledge or previous business experience, the workshop focuses on accessible approaches that participants can adapt to their own interests, experience and skills. What the workshop covers Hosted by Victoria for the Practical AI for Business & Professionals Network, the session will explore: - The basic structure behind an online passive income model - A step-by-step process for setting up a simple digital income stream - Common tools and systems used to automate parts of an online business - Examples of approaches that can be adjusted around your own skills and interests - Practical ideas to investigate and apply independently after the event The format is a guided educational workshop, with clear explanations of the key concepts and processes involved. Its related themes include artificial intelligence, online business, digital marketing, passive income and side hustles, although the emphasis is on understanding the underlying model and how automation can support digital business operations. Who is it for? This workshop is designed for beginners interested in learning how online income streams typically work. It may be useful for business professionals, aspiring online entrepreneurs and people exploring a side project who want a structured starting point without being overwhelmed by technical detail. No prior experience or technical background is required. The event is intended for learning and informational purposes, and the organiser notes that outcomes will depend on each participant’s effort, experience and implementation. It is therefore best approached as a practical introduction rather than a promise of guaranteed income.… Register for this event

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Hosted by The Curve and Homeslates

A focused virtual webinar for senior leaders moving an AI-built prototype into production, covering security, data handling, scale, ownership and trust. AI has made it dramatically easier to create working software, but a convincing demo is not the same as a system an organisation can safely rely on. Running from 11:00am to 11:30am on 13 October 2026, this session examines the work that emerges once a vibe-coded tool leaves the experimental stage, starts handling real data or becomes part of a customer journey. From working prototype to trusted system James Ridgway, CTO at The Curve, will be joined by Tom Gothard, Managing Director at Homeslates. Together, they will explore what changes when an AI-built application moves from “it works” to “we depend on it”. You can also view James Ridgway’s profile for more on his background. The discussion will address questions that are easy to postpone during rapid prototyping: Who owns the tool? Where does its data sit? What happens when it breaks? Can it operate securely and reliably at scale? The speakers will unpack the confidence gap between seeing a demo function and knowing that the underlying system is safe to implement. Topics include: - Why easier software creation does not automatically make software easier to trust - What a working demo cannot reveal about security, data handling and scalability - The implications of using a tool with real organisational or customer data - How to decide whether to review, harden or rebuild an existing application - Why platforms such as Lovable and Claude Code can help build software but cannot independently provide credible assurance that it is safe Who should attend? This webinar is designed for senior leaders across all industries who already have something built with AI and need to determine what happens next. It is not an introduction to vibe coding, and no technical background is required. Instead, expect a concise, practical conversation about evaluating an existing system and understanding what production readiness really involves.… Register for this event

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Sponsors: CGI

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Hosted by AI Strategy Lab - Manchester

Build a Personal AI DNA file in this 45-minute online workshop and make ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini produce writing that sounds like you. Hosted by Emery Layton for AI Strategy Lab – Manchester, this practical session takes place on Thursday 22 October 2026. It tackles a familiar problem for business owners and independent professionals: AI can produce polished copy, but the result often feels generic, anonymous and time-consuming to edit. Rather than treating this as a prompting failure, Emery frames it as an onboarding problem. During the workshop, you will create a Personal AI DNA file: a single page of plain text that gives an AI essential context about who you are, who you serve, how you communicate and what you would never say. What you’ll cover The session combines accessible AI strategy with a live, hands-on build. Topics include: - What AI is in plain language, and what it cannot do - Three current news developments that matter to business owners - Where AI tools are heading and what remains constant as they change - Why AI-generated writing often feels generic - The six components of a Personal AI DNA file, illustrated with examples - A four-minute method for capturing your writing voice - A live build in which Emery writes his file while you create yours - A side-by-side test using the same request with and without your DNA file You can use a free account for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini. No paid plan or specialist software is required; a laptop and a basic notepad are enough. Who it’s for This workshop is designed for business owners, coaches, consultants and freelancers who write frequently and want to reduce the time spent rewriting generic AI output. Complete beginners are welcome, while regular AI users should find particular value in the build and testing portion. Emery Layton is a licensed Professional Engineer with 25 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Working in a field where errors carry real liability shaped his approach to AI: accuracy, consistency and reliability take priority over novelty or showmanship.… Register for this event

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⌖ Glasgow · Learning & Teaching Building (floor 3, room 324)

Hosted by NeuraSearch Laboratory

A two-hour interactive workshop in Glasgow for adults navigating how children use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 6pm to 8pm, Growing up with AI creates space for parents, guardians and educators to examine what AI could mean for children’s learning, relationships and development. Generative AI is already becoming part of everyday life for many children and young people. They may turn to it for homework support, creative projects or answers to everyday questions, but its growing presence also raises important questions. Does AI strengthen children’s thinking, or can it begin to do too much of the work for them? How might regular interaction with AI affect emotional habits and friendships? Where do its benefits end and its risks begin? What the workshop will explore Rather than presenting a one-way lecture, this in-person, interactive session invites attendees to discuss these questions together, compare experiences and contribute their own perspectives. The conversation will cover: - What parents and teachers notice about children’s emotional habits when AI becomes part of daily life - How children’s friendships may be affected by their use of AI tools - Whether AI supports independent thinking or starts replacing parts of the learning process - The wider benefits, risks and unresolved questions surrounding AI in children’s lives There will be opportunities to ask questions and hear from other parents, guardians and education professionals. Experiences shared during the workshop will also contribute to research intended to improve understanding of children’s AI use, making this more than an introductory discussion: it is an opportunity to help shape the emerging evidence around a fast-changing issue. Who should attend? The workshop is open to parents, guardians and educators, whether they feel curious about AI, concerned by it or somewhere in between. No previous knowledge of AI or technical experience is required, so the session is suitable for complete beginners as well as adults who have already encountered these tools at home or in educational settings.… Register for this event

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