AI Micro-Qualifications

Are you ready to enter the fast-changing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance your everyday and work-based skills? Under the Skills to Advance initiative, your local Education and Training Boards (ETBs) are delivering new Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications in AI.

Why enrol in an AI micro-qualification?

To thrive in a rapidly changing world, people and businesses need to continually develop their digital capabilities to remain future-focused and effectively apply these skills.

Enrolling in an AI course will boost your knowledge on the ever-evolving area of artificial intelligence to help you streamline and optimise task execution within your daily and professional life.

Do the programmes have accreditation?

Yes, the programmes are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and are offered at levels 4, 5 and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Benefits of doing an AI course

Employer Benefits

  • Strengthen your team’s skill set

  • Empower a future-focused workforce

  • Low-cost, tailored training

Employee Benefits

  • Adapt to the fast-changing world of AI

  • Master solving problems with smart solutions

  • Highly subsidised, flexible training

The AI micro-qualifications on offer

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Level 4)

This programme is designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge, skills and competencies in the rapidly evolving area of AI. Participants will gain an understanding of AI concepts, practical applications and ethical considerations, and have opportunities to enhance their problem-solving abilities.

What to expect upon completion

On successful completion of the programme, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the evolution of AI, including key concepts, terminology, ethical use, societal impact, and real-world applications.

  • Explore how data can be collected and used in AI applications.

  • Identify and use a variety of AI applications to tackle real-world problems.

For more information on the content covered within the programme, please download our ‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence’ brochure.

Enhancing Productivity with AI (Level 5)

This programme will demystify Generative AI (GenAI) and empower participants to confidently begin integrating tools and technologies into their professional environments. The programme seeks to bridge the gap between the theoretical knowledge of AI and its practical application, enabling participants to critically consider how to harness the potential of GenAI.

What to expect upon completion

On successful completion of the programme, you should be able to:

  • Explain the core principles of GenAI and its place within the broader context of Artificial Intelligence.

  • Demonstrate the ethical and legal use of GenAI tools to produce a range of content modes in a professional context.

  • Use prompt crafting skills to optimise the outputs of GenAI tools.

  • Evaluate suitable GenAI solutions in the context of their professional roles, reflecting on their use, impact, limitations, and ethical implications in various business contexts.

For more information on the content covered within the programme, please download our Enhancing Productivity with AI brochure.

Enhancing Productivity with AI

AI Strategic Planning and Legal Review (Level 6)

Coming early 2026!

This programme has two micro-qualifications:

  • AI Legal and Ethical Considerations

  • Strategic Planning for AI

These micro-qualifications are designed to equip employees with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools required to support the responsible and strategic adoption of AI and GenAI in workplace and organisational contexts.

What to expect upon completion

On successful completion of the programme, you should be able to:

  • Investigate the capabilities, opportunities and risks of AI adoption in organisational contexts.

  • Examine the legal and governance obligations and ethical considerations of AI deployment under current EU legislation and Ireland’s regulatory framework.

  • Apply frameworks and risk mitigation strategies to support the responsible integration of AI, addressing challenges such as bias, data protection, accountability, transparency and intellectual property.

  • Formulate a strategic action plan for AI deployment that aligns with organisational goals, managing risk and innovation, ensuring effective governance, legal and ethical compliance, operational efficiency and workforce engagement.

  • Consider emerging AI trends and preparedness to meet compliance obligations while examining business opportunities presented by AI.

More information regarding this course and for programme enrollment will be available in early 2026.

Where are these programmes delivered?

These programmes are delivered by ETBs in your region and can be facilitated in-person, online or via blended learning formats to meet the needs of participants and their employers.

Contact your local ETB for more information.