Guide
An online AI course for people in the UK
If you have been searching for “AI classes near me”, it is worth knowing that a live online course can give you everything a local evening class would, without the commute, and at times that suit a UK working week.
Why look for a UK-based AI course?
There is no shortage of AI courses online. Many, though, are recorded in another time zone, assume a technical background, or are really adverts for a particular piece of software. People in the UK often tell us they want something more straightforward: a course that runs at sensible UK times, explains things in plain British English, uses examples that make sense here, and treats them as a capable adult rather than a future software engineer.
There are also some UK-specific things worth covering properly. If you run a business or handle other people’s information at work, using AI responsibly means thinking about UK GDPR and what you are allowed to put into these tools. Examples about council letters, HMRC, the NHS app or British spelling are small touches, but they make learning feel relevant.
“AI classes near me” vs live online classes
Local, in-person AI classes do exist, but they are still fairly thin on the ground outside the big cities, and they tend to run at fixed times. A live online class is different from a recorded course: you join a video call at a set time with a teacher and a small group, you see the teacher’s screen, you can try things on your own device, and you can ask questions out loud or in the chat.
For learning AI in particular, online has a real advantage: you are learning on the same laptop or tablet you will actually use afterwards, with your own accounts set up, rather than on a classroom computer you will never see again.
When the classes run
Group courses are scheduled in UK time (Europe/London), on weekday evenings at 7pm, so they fit around a UK working day. British Summer Time is handled automatically, and if you are outside the UK this site shows every date and time in your own time zone as well. You can see the current dates, and how many seats are left, in the upcoming free classes list.
All lessons are taught live, in English. And this is not a webinar: it is a fully interactive course in a small group, where everyone is welcome to ask questions at any time.
What the courses cover
There are two group courses, each made up of seven live sessions:
- AI Foundations (Beginner): for people who are new to AI or have only dabbled. It covers what AI and large language models (LLMs) are, getting started with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Copilot, writing better prompts, everyday uses, writing and email, research and fact-checking, images and files, a first look at AI agents, staying safe, and what AGI really means.
- Practical AI Workflows (Intermediate): for people who already use AI and want to do more with it, particularly at work or in a business. It covers prompt engineering and custom assistants, marketing and content, customer service, spreadsheets and data, comparing many models through OpenRouter, AI agents such as OpenClaw and Grok Bot, automation, and responsible use of customer data.
If you would rather learn one-to-one, or you need help with something specific, there are also private sessions.
How the free first class works
Session 1 of each group course is free. You create an account, choose a date, and join the live class. There is no card to enter and no obligation to continue. If you enjoy it and want to carry on, your account then shows the price for sessions 2 to 7 and lets you choose your dates. You can see all prices on the pricing page.
Who the courses are for
The people who get most from these courses tend to fall into four groups: complete beginners who have heard the term AI but not much more; people who already use AI in their daily lives and want to get more out of it; business owners who want practical, time-saving uses; and budding entrepreneurs who want to use AI to research, plan and launch an idea. You can read more about each on the homepage.
What you need
- A laptop or desktop computer is best; a tablet works for most things.
- A reasonably reliable internet connection and a web browser.
- Free accounts for the AI tools we use. We set these up together, and paid plans are not required.
- No technical knowledge. If you can use email, you can do this.
Learning AI in the UK: a sensible next step
AI tools are quickly becoming part of ordinary work and life in the UK, from drafting emails to summarising documents to helping small businesses keep on top of admin. Learning to use them well is less about keeping up with every new release and more about building a few solid habits. A short, live course with a teacher you can ask is one of the quickest ways to get there.