AI Learning Hub - Microsoft and Charity AI Webinars & Training Courses
Our AI Learning Hub is a collaboration between ourselves, Microsoft and our technology partners to deliver free AI training courses to charities and individuals of all levels and abilities. It provides access to a wide range of accessible training for everyone, from trustees through to junior staff and volunteers, and from non IT people just wanting to understand the basics, through to those who are looking for more formal, specialist or in-depth AI training. You simply pick and choose the training you want and how you wish to access it - webinars, on-demand video, ‘meet the expert’ online events and certified Microsoft e learning programmes.
To begin or continue your charity AI journey visit our AI Ready programme and, for all of our free AI services, guides, toolkits and training courses, visit our charity AI page. To access all of our services and resources, including funding directories, register now; everything is free.
The AI Learning Hub is still being built, so we only have a few courses so far. Join us for our AI Ready launch webinar. on Tuesday 11 February, 1pm to 2pm, to find out more, including meeting our new free charity AI fundraising bot.
AI Ready Webinar
Join us for our AI Ready programme launch webinar, on 11 February, 1pm to 2pm. We'll show you the most common types of charity AI, and you'll be the first to meet our new multi-lingual, funding finding AI bunny, plus the future of charity AI in 2025 and the new free AI support, resources and training we'll be making available. We'll also be announcing the results of our grant makers survey, including the People's Choice Grant Maker 2025. Absolutely nothing to do with AI, I grant you, but why not?
Book your free ticket now.
More than a thousand people have now booked for our AI Ready launch webinar, so it will be repeated on Wed 12 Feb, 1pm to 2pm. There is no booking for the 2nd webinar, just create an appointment in your diary for 12 Feb and click this link at 1pm.
After the launch, we'll follow this with a Help Finder AI webinar on how to get the most out of our new corporate funding finding AI bunny, which will also be able to help you with advice and drafting key documents you'll need. It'll be held on 13 Feb, at 1pm (see below).
Charity Excellence AI Webinars
There is no booking. You simply create an appointment in your calendar and join us for the webinar by clicking this virtual meeting room link. We also deliver free bespoke webinars to networks, groups of charities and small infrastructure charities, such as CVSs. Get in contact - ian@charityexcellence.co.uk.
- An Introduction to AI – What the new generative AI is, the key risks, how to manage these and also how to exploit the opportunities, and what AI can and cannot do. You don’t need to know anything about AI or tech. It's also available as a video (35 mins) on our You Tube Channel AI Playlist.
- How Anyone Can Use AI - You don’t need to know anything about AI or tech but by the end of the webinar you’ll be able to start using it immediately and, if you already are, top tips on how to get more out of it. It's available as a video (29 Mins) on our You Tube Channel.
- Is Your Charity Ready for AI and How to Choose the Best for Your Charity - the best free AI for charities, plus AI discounts/grants, and how to choose the best AI for your charity. The current state of charity AI readiness, what needs to be done, and the results of our latest strategic thinking - emerging key issues for the sector. It's also available as a 14 min video.
- AI and the Future of the Charity Sector. What that might look like, including the changing world of work, new jobs, and the skills needed, as well as digital moats, AI roadkill, holistic impact & digital super exclusion. It's available as a video (39 mins) on our You Tube Channel.
- 13 Feb 25 @ 10am (30 mins). How to use AI to Find Funding. AI can be great for finding funding but it's not the best for everything. Find out what AI can and cannot do and when and what to use it for. And here's Kate's really simple AI Grant Finder toolkit. Click the link for her You Tube video (5 Mins).
- 13 Feb 25 @ 1pm. How to Get the Most from Our AI. Our AI supports 1000s of people each month. From finding funders, writing bids and providing fundraising support to downloading policies, answering 20k non profit questions, and supporting individuals. Learn how to make the most of our AI services, with tips and tricks and a behind the scenes view of what our AI does and how it does it.
- 20 Feb at 10am. AI Imagery - Ethical Use. The advent of AI has raised new issues for charities regarding the safe and ethical use of imagery but the manipulation and faking of imagery has existed at least since the advent of photography. How to think through these new and existing risks to ensure your use of imagery is legal, ethical and respectful of your beneficiaries.
- 27 Feb @ 10am. AI Deepfakes. AI deepfake imagery and video is rapidly proliferating and represents a significant risk to charities. Preventing AI deepfakes is very difficult but this webinar will explain what you need to know and do to mitigate this risk, including simple steps to take to manage that risk.
- 13 Mar @ 10am. AI Slop. What AI slop is, how to spot it, why it matters and simple steps to protect your charity from this growing AI risk.
Coming soon:
- AI Risk - what the key risks are, for charities and wider society, including the less obvious but potentially most important one, in the short, medium and long term, ways in which to respond to these and how to assess if AI poses a risk or an opportunity to your charity.
- Cyber Security. Cyber security for charities in an AI enabled world. Existing risks are becoming much worse and new ones appearing. Learn what you need to know and do to keep your charity safe.
- Misinformation. Public trust in charities is fundamental to our work and fundraising and our beneficiaries are often vulnerable. Learn how to spot misinformation and what to do to keep your charity safe from this growing threat.
Exquitech UK
Exquitech UK are a global AI company with a London Office. They support UK charities and also built our first next generation AI bot pro bono. As part of their support for AI Ready, they will also be delivering security and compliance webinars. Date and time TBN.
Future-Proof Your Charity: Secure, Consolidate, and Get AI Ready. 20 Feb from 12 pm - 1 pm. Designed specifically for charities, learn how to maximise the value of your Microsoft 365 Charity Licensing by exploring commonly used features, uncovering missed opportunities in security and productivity tools, and understanding how the Microsoft Business Premium license can help you consolidate services. Additionally, discover how the license provides robust cybersecurity measures when adopting AI. This webinar is for those responsible or accountable for IT, compliance or data protection.
TES 365
TES 365 (Total Enterprise Solutions) specialises in providing Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions tailored for charities and nonprofits. We'll be uploading webinars and video links in the near future.
Qlic IT
Qlic IT have 20 years of experience in providing managed IT support and services to charities, including us.
Wed 12 Feb, 9am-1pm, for an AI Workshop: Unlock AI’s Potential for Nonprofits at Microsoft London HQ. AI is transforming organisations' operations, and this workshop is your opportunity to explore its possibilities. Here’s what to expect: Inspiring Use Cases, AI Demonstrations, Interactive Discussions, Hands-On Session (bring your laptops) and, I'm Scottish, I like this bit - a free lunch and refreshments. Note that there are only 17 spaces available at the workshop.
A one hour on-demand video.
Unlock the Power of AI: Exploring ChatGPT, Copilot & More. Learn about the latest AI platforms, including in-depth demos of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, and discover how they can revolutionise your organisation. Includes, the different types of AI platforms and their applications, demos of ChatGPT and Copilot, and key pricing insights to help you plan your AI strategy.
Microsoft Training Courses and AI Learning Hub
Microsoft offers a comprehensive AI Learning Hub that's entirely free. You can create your own account to track and record your progress, and explore learning pathways and specialist modules. For those who aren't AI experts yet but want to learn more, here are some selected modules to get you started:
Explore AI Basics
- Duration: 11 units
- Description: Discover the world of artificial intelligence by exploring its foundational concepts and history. Learn how AI technology powers everyday items and transforms daily life.
Fundamentals of Generative AI
- Duration: 1 hr 13 min (11 units)
- Description: Explore how language models enable AI applications to generate original content based on natural language input. Learn how generative AI assists in creative tasks.
- Link: Fundamentals of Generative AI
Embrace Responsible AI Principles and Practices
- Duration: 51 min (9 units)
- Description: Adopt responsible AI practices with an overview of Microsoft's principles, governance system, and procedures. Develop your own AI strategy.
- Link: Embrace Responsible AI Principles and Practices
Summarize and Simplify Information with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Duration: 34 min (10 units)
- Description: Craft effective prompts to save time and effort using Microsoft 365 Copilot to summarize, simplify, and visualize complex information in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Link: Summarize and Simplify Information with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Create and Draft with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Duration: 27 min (8 units)
- Description: Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to create, draft, and brainstorm new ideas and materials in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Link: Create and Draft with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Edit and Transform Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Duration: 31 min (8 units)
- Description: Craft effective prompts to edit, transform, and rewrite information using Copilot in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Link: Edit and Transform Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Ask Questions and Analyze Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Duration: 38 min (9 units)
- Description: Prompt Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook to ask, analyse, and receive recommendations for fresh ideas and content.
- Link: Ask Questions and Analyse Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Azure AI Fundamentals
- Duration: Self-paced
- Description: Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform and service. Demonstrate fundamental AI concepts related to the development of software and services on Microsoft Azure to create AI solutions.
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