Milton Keynes charity offers free Google AI qualification to help residents boost career prospects

Milton Keynes residents are being offered the opportunity to gain valuable artificial intelligence skills through a fully funded Google AI Professional Certificate, thanks to a new initiative from local employment and training charity WorksForUs.

The charity has partnered with the Good Things Foundation to make the qualification available free of charge, helping local people develop digital skills, improve their employment prospects and gain confidence using AI technology.

With artificial intelligence playing an increasingly important role in workplaces, the course aims to give participants a practical understanding of AI and how it can be used effectively in both professional and everyday situations.

The Google AI Professional Certificate covers the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, including real-world applications and how to use AI tools responsibly and effectively across different working environments.

The course is delivered entirely online, allowing people across Milton Keynes to study from home and fit their learning around existing commitments.

Participants are expected to engage with the course each week and complete their studies within three months of enrolling.

No previous experience of AI is required, although applicants will need a basic level of digital skills to take part.

Helping Milton Keynes residents develop new skills

WorksForUs is a local charity providing free employability advice, guidance and training to people living in Milton Keynes.

Its services are designed to support residents at every stage of their employment journey, whether they are looking for their first job, returning to work, considering a career change or hoping to develop new skills.

The fully funded Google AI course is the latest opportunity being offered by the charity to help local people adapt to changing workplace demands and improve their career prospects.

How to apply

Milton Keynes residents interested in finding out more about the Google AI Professional Certificate or registering their interest can contact Stuart Jacobs by emailing stuart.jacobs@mkcab.org.uk.

WorksForUs also offers a range of other free practical courses and employability support services.

For more information about the charity and its services, visit www.worksforus.org.uk, email info@worksforus.org.uk or telephone 07852 963744.

As a charity, WorksForUs also welcomes donations to help support its work with local residents. Donations can be made through its JustGiving fundraising page.