AI for HR: fundamentals
Build the confidence to understand AI and GenAI, exploring its impact on HR and the responsible use of these tools at work.
Perfect for:
You’ll learn how to:
- Explain what AI and Generative AI are, and how concepts like machine learning, robotics or automation relate to HR work
- Identify opportunities and risks of using AI tools within the people profession and the wider organisation
- Understand the role people professionals play in successful adoption of AI tools in organisations.
About this course
Course length: half-day (morning)
Delivery: Online classes
Suitable for: HR administrators and early-career HR professionals looking to build a grounding in AI, as well as people managers curious about its impact on their work.
Topics covered
- Navigating AI & GenAI with confidence
- The impact of AI & GenAI on HR
What to expect from this ‘AI for HR: fundamentals’ course
This half-day facilitator led course builds the fundamentals people professionals need to understand, evaluate, and engage confidently with AI at work and understand its potential and risks involved in it.
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 members. From there, you'll explore how AI is already being applied across the employee lifecycle, and you'll examine the risks and opportunities that come with using AI at work and learn how to design an AI policy for your own organisation.
Throughout, you'll work through the real-world scenarios AI is already creating in HR, such as handling AI-generated CVs or employee communication.
By the end, you'll have the conceptual grounding to navigate the challenges AI raises in the people profession, and step into the practical course with confidence.
What you’ll need to do on this CIPD ‘AI for HR: fundamentals’ course
This half-day online course includes three hours of live online learning. We recommend you support your online learning with self-directed learning before and after the course – this should take around six hours.
Before attending the course, we recommend familiarising yourself with your organisation’s AI policy and any guidance on the use of AI tools. This will help you take part in the practical activities confidently and ensure that your use of AI during the course is in line with your organisation’s requirements.
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:
- Describe what AI and generative AI are and how they’re changing the people profession.
- Assess opportunities and risks of using AI tools in an HR context.
- Confidently approach certain AI-related challenges in a variety of HR scenarios.
Interested in booking this course for your team? We offer group bookings solutions for teams of four or more people.
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