AI for HR: fundamentals

About this course

Topics covered

• navigating AI & GenAI with confidence
• the impact of AI & GenAI on the people profession
• responsible use of AI and GenAI
• the mindset & culture for AI 

What to expect from this ‘AI for HR: fundamentals’ course

This facilitator led half-day course introduces people professionals to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its growing role in HR, giving you the conceptual grounding to engage confidently with AI before applying it in practice.

You'll get familiar with the core building blocks of AI, including machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and generative AI, so you can speak confidently with your team and stakeholders. You'll explore how AI is already being applied across the employee lifecycle, and work through real world scenarios AI is already creating in HR, such as handling AI generated CVs or navigating grievances submitted with the help of AI.

In parallel, the course builds your understanding of the ethical considerations that come with using AI at work, including how to design an AI policy for your own organisation. You'll learn how to identify the opportunities and risks of using AI tools within HR, and gain the grounding you need to make responsible, informed decisions as you progress to more practical, applied AI training.

What you’ll need to do on this CIPD ‘AI for HR: fundamentals’ course

This is a half-day virtual live course. You’ll learn through facilitated online lessons, activities and real world scenarios covering issues AI is already creating in the people profession. There is no preparation required prior to joining the sessions but you will need to have access to the internet and a laptop (or any equivalent device).

What you’ll get on this course

At the end of this AI for HR: fundamentals course, you’ll receive a certificate.

You’ll receive a resource pack before the course begins. This will include additional reading.

Taking part in this course gives you access to the CIPD Learning Hub for 12 months. Here, you can access your course content together with other valuable resources and tools. When you finish your course, you can enjoy an additional 12 months of access to other resources on the Learning Hub.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this ‘AI for HR: fundamentals’ course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain what AI and Generative AI are, and how concepts like machine learning, automation and Natural Language Processing relate to the people profession work.
• Identify opportunities and risks of using AI tools within HR and the wider organisation.
• Describe principles of responsible and ethical AI use.
• Identify the next steps for building your AI skills and knowledge further, including prompt engineering.

Team bookings

Interested in booking this course for your team? We offer group bookings solutions for teams of four or more people.

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