Elements of AI

 

Explore the foundations of AI to drive smarter decision-making, foster innovation, and create real-world impact.

Are you an SEI Alumni ready to harness the power of AI? Unlock new possibilities for innovation, impact, and smarter decision-making with Elements of AI for Business.

Overview

Elements of AI for Business is a cutting-edge training programme designed to help businesses and social enterprises harness the power of artificial intelligence. Delivered by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland in partnership with MinnaLearn, supported by Google.org/INCO funding initiative, we are proud to be the only organisation in Ireland offering this programme.

Through this training, participants will gain a practical understanding of AI, exploring its real-world applications and ethical considerations, empowering them to drive innovation and impact in their organisations.

Programme Timeline

Embark on a four-week learning journey with Elements of AI for Business, combining theory, practice, and hands-on experimentation. This programme includes select chapters and exercises from MinnaLearn’s award-winning Elements of AI course, along with three interactive 2.5-hour workshops designed to deepen understanding and application. Participants will also identify real-world challenges and experiment with AI tools in their own work environments.
The estimated total learning time is 21 hours, broken down into 8 hours of independent study, 8.5 hours of workshops and kick-off sessions, and 4 hours dedicated to practical experimentation at work.

Supported by:

Google.org

Who is it for?

SEI Alumni looking to harness AI for smarter decision-making, innovation, and impact.

What we offer

A shared understanding of the foundations of AI
Experience and results from practical experiments
A recognized certificate that you can share proudly

Programme Schedule 2026

Cohort 5

10th February to 19th March 2026

Cohort 6

21st April to 28th May 2026

Cohort 7

11th August to 17th September 2026

Cohort 8

18th September to 22nd October 2026

Ready to Unlock AI to foster innovation?

Register Your Interest
The course is primarily open to SEI Alumni, but a limited number of places will be available for social entrepreneurs outside this group.