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AI training courses for public sector and regulated teams

Choose from awareness briefings, practical skills workshops, manager training, Microsoft Copilot readiness, policy and governance workshops, and council-wide readiness support.

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Course range

A full pathway from staff awareness and practical skills through to governance foundations and multi-team council readiness.

01AI Awareness Briefing02Practical AI Skills Workshop03Responsible AI for Managers04Microsoft Copilot Readiness05Full-Day Public Sector AI Training06AI Policy & Governance Workshop07Council AI Readiness Programme
Overview

Practical training with clear safe-use boundaries

AssureAI training is designed for non-technical staff, managers, service leads, digital teams and governance stakeholders who need practical AI skills with safe-use boundaries.

Course fee note: Course fees shown are typical maximum guide prices before any agreed tailoring, delivery format or multi-session package adjustments.

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New to AI90 minutes

AI Awareness Briefing

Best for
Staff, councillors and non-technical teams
Outcome
Understand what AI is, where it can help and how to avoid unsafe use.
Course fee
£1,500 + VAT
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Operational teamsHalf day

Practical AI Skills Workshop

Best for
Operational and admin-heavy teams
Outcome
Practise safe AI workflows for drafting, summarising, rewriting and planning.
Course fee
£3,000 + VAT
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Managers and service leadsHalf day

Responsible AI for Managers

Best for
Managers, team leaders, service leads and transformation teams
Outcome
Understand oversight, risk classification, human review and safe team adoption.
Course fee
£3,500 + VAT
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Microsoft 365 adoptionHalf day or full day

Microsoft Copilot Readiness

Best for
Teams preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Outcome
Prepare staff and managers for safe, useful Copilot adoption.
Course fee
Half day: £3,500 + VAT; full day: £6,000 + VAT
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Department rolloutFull day

Full-Day Public Sector AI Training

Best for
Departments and cross-functional teams
Outcome
Build practical skills, safe workflows and department-specific action plans.
Course fee
£7,500 + VAT
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Governance foundationsFull day

AI Policy & Governance Workshop

Best for
Digital, IG, legal, HR and leadership teams
Outcome
Shape acceptable-use rules, approval templates and governance foundations.
Course fee
£10,000 + VAT
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Multi-team readiness4 to 6 weeks

Council AI Readiness Programme

Best for
Leadership, managers, staff champions and operational teams
Outcome
Move from interest to controlled AI adoption across multiple teams.
Course fee
£25,000 + VAT
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Course details

Course summaries, modules and materials

Each course can be shaped around team context, audience size and delivery format. Fees are shown as typical maximum guide prices before any agreed tailoring, delivery format or multi-session package adjustments.

90 minutes

AI Awareness Briefing

A clear, accessible briefing for teams that need a safe shared understanding of AI before wider adoption.

Audience
Staff, councillors and non-technical teams
Audience size
10–100
Format
Remote or in-person briefing
Course fee
£1,500 + VAT

Outcome

Understand what AI is, where it can help and how to avoid unsafe use.

Public-sector fit: Useful as a low-risk starting point for broad staff awareness, member briefings and initial adoption conversations.

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Summary syllabus

  • What AI is and is not
  • Why public sector teams are looking at AI
  • Practical examples for everyday work
  • Risks and limits
  • Safe-use principles
  • Public-sector context
  • What good adoption looks like
  • Q&A

Deliverables

  • Slide deck
  • Safe AI use checklist
  • Do / Don’t quick reference guide
  • Attendance certificate if required
Half day

Practical AI Skills Workshop

A hands-on session for teams that want to use AI for everyday work while staying within clear safe-use boundaries.

Audience
Operational and admin-heavy teams
Audience size
10–25
Format
Remote or in-person workshop
Course fee
£3,000 + VAT

Outcome

Practise safe AI workflows for drafting, summarising, rewriting and planning.

Public-sector fit: Designed for teams that handle drafting, summarising, planning and resident-facing communication tasks.

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Summary syllabus

  • AI foundations recap
  • Prompting basics
  • Everyday productivity use cases
  • Public-sector writing tasks
  • Information handling
  • Accuracy checks
  • Bias and fairness
  • Team exercise
  • Personal action plan

Deliverables

  • Prompting guide
  • Safe prompt templates
  • Low-risk use-case library
  • Team action worksheet
Half day

Responsible AI for Managers

A practical manager session focused on oversight, proportionate controls and responsible team adoption.

Audience
Managers, team leaders, service leads and transformation teams
Audience size
8–20
Format
Remote or in-person workshop
Course fee
£3,500 + VAT

Outcome

Understand oversight, risk classification, human review and safe team adoption.

Public-sector fit: Best suited to service leaders who need to enable practical use while maintaining accountability and assurance.

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Summary syllabus

  • Manager responsibilities
  • Approved vs unapproved use
  • Information governance
  • Risk categories
  • Human oversight
  • Accuracy and assurance
  • Equality and bias
  • Team controls
  • Implementation checklist

Deliverables

  • Manager AI oversight checklist
  • Risk-rating matrix
  • Draft acceptable-use policy outline
  • AI use-case approval template
Half day or full day

Microsoft Copilot Readiness

A readiness session for organisations preparing staff, managers and departments for Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption.

Audience
Teams preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Audience size
10–25
Format
Remote or in-person workshop
Course fee
Half day: £3,500 + VAT; full day: £6,000 + VAT

Outcome

Prepare staff and managers for safe, useful Copilot adoption.

Public-sector fit: Supports staff readiness and governance discussions before or during Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout planning.

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Summary syllabus

  • What Copilot changes
  • Readiness questions
  • Practical Microsoft 365 use cases
  • Prompting in Microsoft 365
  • Data and permissions risk
  • Information governance
  • Manager controls
  • Adoption planning

Deliverables

  • Copilot readiness checklist
  • Microsoft 365 AI use-case guide
  • Department adoption worksheet
  • Pilot rollout plan template
Full day

Full-Day Public Sector AI Training

A deeper full-day workshop for departments that need practical AI skills, safe workflows and adoption planning.

Audience
Departments and cross-functional teams
Audience size
12–30
Format
In-person or remote full-day training
Course fee
£7,500 + VAT

Outcome

Build practical skills, safe workflows and department-specific action plans.

Public-sector fit: A strong option for departments that want a practical adoption plan alongside staff capability building.

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Summary syllabus

  • AI in public services
  • Responsible use foundations
  • Prompting fundamentals
  • Practical exercise: drafting, rewriting and summarising
  • Department-specific use cases
  • Practical exercise: safe AI workflows
  • Risk assessment
  • Implementation planning
  • Team action plan and Q&A

Deliverables

  • Full training deck
  • Prompt library
  • Public-sector use-case library
  • Risk assessment worksheet
  • Department action plan
  • Attendance certificate
Full day

AI Policy & Governance Workshop

A facilitated session for teams shaping AI acceptable-use rules, risk controls and governance foundations.

Audience
Digital, IG, legal, HR and leadership teams
Audience size
6–15
Format
Facilitated workshop
Course fee
£10,000 + VAT

Outcome

Shape acceptable-use rules, approval templates and governance foundations.

Public-sector fit: Designed for cross-functional teams working on policy, controls, procurement questions and implementation governance.

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Summary syllabus

  • Current-state review
  • Policy foundations
  • Use-case classification
  • Data protection and IG
  • Human oversight
  • Transparency and explainability
  • Procurement considerations
  • Governance model
  • Draft policy workshop

Deliverables

  • AI acceptable-use policy outline
  • AI use-case approval form
  • Risk and governance matrix
  • Supplier/procurement question set
  • 90-day implementation roadmap
4 to 6 weeks

Council AI Readiness Programme

A blended programme for councils and public-service organisations moving from early interest to controlled adoption.

Audience
Leadership, managers, staff champions and operational teams
Audience size
Multi-team programme
Format
Blended programme
Course fee
£25,000 + VAT

Outcome

Move from interest to controlled AI adoption across multiple teams.

Public-sector fit: Appropriate when multiple services need a shared adoption route, not just isolated training sessions.

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Summary syllabus

  • Discovery and readiness review
  • Leadership briefing
  • Staff AI awareness training
  • Practical team workshops
  • Policy and governance session
  • Use-case prioritisation

Deliverables

  • AI readiness assessment
  • Department use-case map
  • Staff training materials
  • Manager governance pack
  • Draft AI acceptable-use policy
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Optional senior leadership summary
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Course comparison

Use this summary to identify the most appropriate starting point before discussing scope and delivery format.

Comparison of AssureAI courses by duration, audience and outcome
CourseDurationBest forPrimary outcome
AI Awareness Briefing90 minutesStaff, councillors and non-technical teamsUnderstand what AI is, where it can help and how to avoid unsafe use.
Practical AI Skills WorkshopHalf dayOperational and admin-heavy teamsPractise safe AI workflows for drafting, summarising, rewriting and planning.
Responsible AI for ManagersHalf dayManagers, team leaders, service leads and transformation teamsUnderstand oversight, risk classification, human review and safe team adoption.
Microsoft Copilot ReadinessHalf day or full dayTeams preparing for Microsoft 365 CopilotPrepare staff and managers for safe, useful Copilot adoption.
Full-Day Public Sector AI TrainingFull dayDepartments and cross-functional teamsBuild practical skills, safe workflows and department-specific action plans.
AI Policy & Governance WorkshopFull dayDigital, IG, legal, HR and leadership teamsShape acceptable-use rules, approval templates and governance foundations.
Council AI Readiness Programme4 to 6 weeksLeadership, managers, staff champions and operational teamsMove from interest to controlled AI adoption across multiple teams.
Starting points

Suggested starting points

New to AI

AI Awareness Briefing

Managers and service leads

Responsible AI for Managers

Department rollout

Full-Day Public Sector AI Training

Governance foundations

AI Policy & Governance Workshop

Microsoft 365 adoption

Microsoft Copilot Readiness
FAQ

Course questions

Can courses be delivered remotely?

Yes. Most sessions can be delivered remotely or in person, depending on audience size, workshop format and the level of interaction required.

Can courses be tailored?

Yes. Courses can be adapted for councils, departments, service areas, governance teams or Microsoft 365 adoption contexts.

Do you provide materials?

Yes. Each course includes practical materials such as slides, checklists, templates or worksheets depending on the session.

Can this support Microsoft Copilot adoption?

Yes. The Microsoft Copilot Readiness course is designed for teams preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other sessions can support wider readiness.

Do you provide certificates?

Attendance certificates can be provided where required, especially for awareness briefings and full-day training.

Can this support policy and governance work?

Yes. Training can support internal policy development and governance foundations, but it does not replace legal, data protection or information governance advice.

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