Professional Diploma in Applied AI & Digital Skills
Build Job-Ready AI & Digital Skills in Just 2-3 Months
The Professional Diploma in Applied AI & Digital Skills is a career-focused, industry-relevant programme designed to equip learners with practical Artificial Intelligence expertise and essential digital skills for today’s fast-evolving workplace.
AI is having a major impact on the world of work
By 2030, 170 million new jobs will be created, with a net gain of 78 million roles, according to the World Economic Forum. But progress comes with challenges: worker displacement and rising inequality.
If you ignore AI now, you risk becoming one of the millions already being left behind—watching helplessly as automation takes your job, just like so many others who thought it wouldn’t happen to them.
📌 Key Information International Student
2- November
3- January
4- May
🌟 Course Overview
This Professional Diploma is designed to prepare learners for immediate employment, freelancing, or further academic progression. You will gain hands-on experience using 30+ leading AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI, along with a wide range of industry-relevant digital platforms.
The programme focuses on real-world applications such as:
By the end of the course, learners will have built a strong portfolio of AI-driven projects and developed the confidence to apply AI tools across multiple industries.
🧩 Course Modules & AI Tools Covered
Learners will gain hands-on experience with industry-leading AI tools and platforms:
ChatGPT
Claude
Google Gemini
Perplexity AI
Microsoft Copilot
Grok
ElevenLabs
Midjourney
DALL•E 3
Stable Diffusion
Runway ML
Pictory.ai
Adobe Firefly
Jasper AI
Canva
Zoom AI Companion
Google Meet (Gemini)
Google Sites
Stripe
GoCardless
Surfer SEO
HubSpot AI
AdCreative.ai
HumanizeAI
DeepSeek
Lovable
Manus
NanoBanana
Leonardo AI
Meta AI
Assembly AI
Veo 3
Sora 2
Kimi
Kling
Synthesia
Notion AI
Fathom
Fireflies.ai
What you will learn in this programme
The Oxford College of Education Professional Diploma in Applied AI & Digital Skills Programme will enable you to:
Simple Assessment Plan
1. During the Course (Formative)
Teacher checks your practical skills live in class:
- 🔹Watching you use AI tools
- 🔹Asking quick questions
- 🔹Giving feedback on the spot
2. End of Each Module (Summative)
You give a short presentation showing what you built with AI.
3. End of Course Final Test (Summative)
A simple practical test with:
- 📝Writing task – e.g., create content using AI
- ✔️Multiple choice questions – to check knowledge
Make sure you don’t just attend — you actually learn and are ready for the real world.
Who can join this course
This course is for everyone who wants to:
- ✔️
Improve their AI skills ✔️
Get a better job ✔️
Become self-employed ✔️
Grow their business - ✔️
Automate tasks for work, study, or business
💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue various dynamic roles including:
🌍 Why Choose This Diploma?
- Fully practical, job-focused learning
- Industry-recognised AI tools training
- Portfolio-building approach
- Career and freelancing readiness
- Flexible study options (Online, Blended, On Campus)
- Designed for beginners and career changers
🎓 Progression Routes
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners may progress to:
- Qualifi Level 4 Qualification in AI
- Direct entry into employment in AI-related or digital roles
Program leader : Professor Chris Imafidon
Professor Chris Imafidon
Executive Board advisor on AI & Tech-driven productivity | Non-Executive Director | Chair, HM Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee’s STEM Programme | Keynote & TEDx Speaker | Multi-Guinness world record cert holder
Professor Isaac Udotong
Infrastructure Consultant for Governments and Fortune 500 | Founder, ISATONG | Former Consultant at NASA
Dr Asim Bhatti
Over 15 years of experience across leading
UK higher education institutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Artificial
Intelligence and Machine Learning
University of Wales, UK
Dr. Md Sadeque Imam Shaikh
He is a senior academic, researcher, and
industry professional with over 25 years of
teaching experience across UK and
international universities. His expertise spans
Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, digital
marketing, and data science.
🎓 Entry Requirements
📘 Academic Requirements
UK GCSEs or an equivalent international qualification.
🗣️ English Language
Applicants must meet one of the following:
• GCSE English Language (Grade 4 or above), or
• IELTS (minimum 4.0 in each section), or
• Functional Skills English Level 2
💻 Digital Skills
Basic computer literacy and confidence using digital devices (e.g., browsing the internet, using email, and working with online platforms).
Enrolment Process for International Student
Step 1: Submit Your Documents
Please provide:
- Latest CV
- Academic certificates
- Passport
- Cover letter explaining your motivation and career goals
- Bank statement proving you can cover course fees and living costs for your 6-month stay in the UK
Step 2: Admissions Interview
- After reviewing your documents, we will schedule a formal Zoom interview.
- Applications are processed only if our admissions team is satisfied.
- If successful, we will fast-track your formal admission offer and visa letter processing.
🎯 Start Your AI Career Today
Step into the future of work with confidence. Gain real-world AI skills, build your portfolio, and unlock career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
UK Residents
Don’t Get Replaced—Get Ahead.
Your job won’t disappear. But you might be replaced by someone who knows AI.
Ready to change that?
The future belongs to those who master AI.
This 90% practical, 6–8 week course makes you career-ready.
We are offering a tailor-made, intensive Professional Diploma in Applied AI & Digital Skills—exclusively for residents of Buckinghamshire.
👥 Who is this for?
This course is for anyone who wants to:
- ✅Improve their AI skills
- ✅Get a better job
- ✅Become self-employed
- ✅Grow their business
- ✅Automate tasks for work, study or business
Whether you're a student, professional, entrepreneur, job seeker, or freelancer—this course is for you.
📌 Course Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Start Date: | Monday, 15th June 2026 |
| ⏳ Duration: | 6–8 weeks |
| 📆 Class Day: | Monday or Saturday |
| ⏰ Time: | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| 💻 Learning Style: | 90% practical / 10% research |
| 🔥 Study Method: | Online or on-campus face-to-face |
| 👨🏫 Lead Instructor: | Professor Chris Imafidon (AI Advisor, Chair of Queen's STEM Programme) |
| ✅ Entry Requirements: | Good English + basic computer knowledge |
📋 How to Enrol
Step 1 – Submit documents:
- Latest CV
- Academic certificates
- Cover letter (motivation & goals)
Step 2 – Admissions interview:
Zoom or face-to-face on campus
Applications are processed only when the admissions team is satisfied.
