Professional Diploma in Applied AI & Digital Skills
Build Job-Ready AI & Digital Skills in Just 6 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
The accelerating advance of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies is fundamentally reshaping societies and economies, creating both opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, AI brings a promise of enhanced productivity, new business models and growth. But on the other hand, challenges exist around worker displacement and an exacerbation of existing socio-economic disparities.
"The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, predicts that - mainly due to technological changes - this decade will see the creation of 170 million new jobs, offset by the displacement of 92 million positions, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs."
Through the World Economic Forum’s Communications & Technology Industry Community, 25 leading technology companies have pledged to collectively support more than 120 million workers by 2030, focusing on providing access to digital technologies, skills development, and clear pathways to future jobs, with particular attention to those without formal technical backgrounds. Additionally, strategy executives of the Communications & Technology companies are sharing key insights and best practices to guide leaders in adapting to rapid technological change.
📌 Key Course Information
🌟 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
🧠 Assessment Structure
📊 Formative Assessment (Assessment for Learning)
Continuous and designed to support learning progress.
- Purpose: Improve learning, identify gaps, and guide instruction in real time
- Timing: Ongoing throughout the course
- Stakes: Low-stakes (often ungraded or lightly weighted)
- Examples: Quick quizzes, live polls, exit tickets, observation during group work, draft feedback, and peer reviews.
🎓 Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)
Evaluates overall learning against defined standards.
- Purpose: Measure achievement at the end of learning units
- Timing: End of modules or course stages
- Stakes: High-stakes and graded
- Examples: Final exams, standardised assessments, final projects or presentations, and professional portfolios.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
💼 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
🎓 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).
🎯 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.
