2026: Generative AI inside and out

2026: Generative AI inside and out

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Schedule Description: Build practical, hands-on understanding of how AI works – and how to apply it intelligently in professional workflows.
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Develop the insight and practical skills to understand how AI really works - and apply it effectively and responsibly within professional workflows.

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Generative AI inside and out
Build practical, hands-on understanding of how AI works – and how to apply it intelligently in professional workflows.

*New for 2026*

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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how professionals analyse data, manage workflows, and make decisions. But to use AI effectively, it’s essential to understand how it actually functions — from how it stores and processes information to how it can be embedded into day-to-day tasks. This course gives finance and business professionals the insight and confidence to move beyond surface-level use and start building integrated, automated workflows that save time and enhance quality.

When you sign up, you will receive free access to relevant e-learning units from our GenAI Accelerator programme, which you can complete at your own pace. We recommend completing these ahead of the live virtual classrooms, which are designed to deepen your learning and support practical application. You will be able to access the e-learning units for 12 months from registering for the course.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand how AI represents, stores, and retrieves information.
• Recognise the statistical and probabilistic nature of AI responses and their implications.
• Identify appropriate and inappropriate use cases for AI.
• Break down complex jobs into AI-suitable tasks and select the right tools.
• Integrate multiple AI tools into cohesive workflows and develop basic autonomous agents.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
For finance, business, and professional services practitioners who want to move beyond basic AI use to develop practical, strategic skills for integrating AI into real-world work. No prior technical background required.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 6hrs of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

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A 6-hour live online programme delivered over two half days combining guided demonstrations, expert input, and practical examples. Adjust for in person

How AI stores information
• Explore how AI systems represent and store information in multi-dimensional space.
• Learn about vector embeddings, semantic similarity, and context.
• Apply concepts to searching, document comparison, and semantic search tasks.

How AI processes information
• Understand AI’s statistical foundations and probabilistic nature.
• Learn to manage variability, identify suitable use cases, and avoid misapplication.
• Practical applications: scenario planning, translation, ideation, and risk management.

AI as a precise tool
• Move from single-tool use to integrated workflows.
• Survey key AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Gamma, N8N).
• Build and test simple AI agents for automation and workflow enhancement.

Rate Cost - Virtual Early Bird Pricing Cost - In-person
ICAEW Member £425 + VAT £361.25 + VAT £625 + VAT
Non-member £625 + VAT £531.25 + VAT £825 + VAT

Early Bird Pricing for Virtual Classroom
15% discount automatically applied on bookings made up until 6 weeks before the virtual classroom course date. There is no early bird discount for the in-person classroom.

 

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged. In-person courses are held at Chartered Accountants' Hall, Moorgate, London.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

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"The course gave a great insight into how GenAI works, the consequential risks and therefore how to use it to get the most valuable results."
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