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(note: last updated V1.5 6th May 2026 – see here for the update history.)

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Included in Jisc membership: Scheduled Live AI literacy training sessions

Included in Jisc membership: Short scheduled digital learning modules 

Chargeable: In-house AI training

Chargeable: Self-hosted AI literacy training modules

What we offer

We offer a range of AI training opportunities to support staff across Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) to develop the confidence, competence and critical awareness needed to use AI effectively and responsibly.

Our regular schedule of live training sessions and short scheduled digital learning modules are included in Jisc membership and also available to others for a small £50 charge.

We also offer in-house training, bespoke to your organisation – there is a charge for this for both members and non-members.  This available either to be delivered online or at your organisation.  Finally, we also off self-hosted versions of our AI literacy training for learning and teaching, again available at a small cost.

Designed for the needs of the sector, our AI literacy offer includes two structured learning pathways. The first is for teaching and learning staff, delivered through live online sessions, self-paced digital learning modules and tailored in-house training. The second is for professional services staff, delivered as a live webinar series.

Building digital capability

Before engaging with AI literacy training, staff may benefit from benchmarking their current digital skills and identifying strengths and areas for development.

The Jisc building digital capability service supports staff to assess their digital capabilities, including confidence and experience with AI.

Included in Jisc membership: Scheduled Live AI literacy training sessions

Our regular schedule of live online training sessions are included in Jisc membership, and available to others for a small £50 charge.

AI literacy curriculum for teaching and learning staff

Our structured AI literacy curriculum provides teaching and learning staff with the knowledge and skills to use AI with confidence and critical awareness.

Starting with a foundational understanding, moving into practical skills, and developing the ability to evaluate and use AI responsibly, the curriculum supports staff in making informed decisions about when and how to apply AI in their practice.

Curriculum overview

The curriculum is organised into three modules, each with focused sessions that can be booked individually or followed as a complete pathway. We recommend attending all sessions within a module to gain the full benefit, as each builds on the last.

Module 1 – Understanding AI in tertiary education for teaching and learning (AI foundations and awareness)

Module 2 – Essential AI skills for teaching and learning (Applied AI skills)

Module 3 – Ethical and responsible use of AI for teaching and learning (Critical evaluation and responsible use)

Find out more about the curriculum structure in AI Literacy Curriculum for Teaching and Learning Staff.

AI literacy curriculum for professional services staff

Our structured AI literacy curriculum provides professional services staff with the knowledge and skills to use AI effectively and confidently.

Starting with a foundational understanding, moving into practical skills, and developing the critical awareness needed for responsible and informed use, the curriculum supports staff in applying AI appropriately across their roles.

Curriculum overview

The curriculum is organised into three modules, each with focused sessions that can be booked individually or followed as a complete pathway. We recommend attending all sessions within a module to gain the full benefit, as each build on the last.

Module 1 – Understanding AI in tertiary education for professional services (AI foundations and awareness)

  • Understand AI basics
  • Explore AI’s role and impact across professional services
  • Develop prompting techniques

Module 2 – Essential AI skills for professional services (Applied AI skills)

  • Use every day AI tools to support day-to-day tasks
  • Share ideas to improve productivity
  • Explore creative uses of AI

Module 3 – Ethical and responsible use of AI for professional services (Critical evaluation and responsible use)

  • Understand AI safety
  • Consider data and privacy
  • Responsible use of AI

Find out more about the curriculum structure and upcoming sessions in our blog Introducing an AI literacy curriculum for professional services staff.

For more details and booking for either curriculum, visit the Jisc training page.

Included in Jisc Membership: Short scheduled digital learning modules

Our regular short scheduled learning modules are included in Jisc membership, and available to others for a small £50 charge.

These short digital learning modules provide structured, self-paced learning and are delivered using our online course support functionality within Microsoft Teams. New places are released on the first of every month.

About the digital learning modules:

  • Artificial intelligence and ethics – A 30-minute digital learning module exploring AI’s ethical implications and why it can feel both useful and unsettling. Through videos, articles, and exercises, it covers AI applications, societal concerns, and responsible AI use, helping participants reflect on their own AI interactions.
  • An introduction to generative AI in education – A one-hour digital learning module designed to help educators understand generative AI technology and its impact on education. Through videos, research, and discussion forums, it explores AI tools, their role in teaching and learning, accessibility, and regulation.
  • Ethical and responsible AI in education – A one-hour interactive module that helps educators consider how to use AI responsibly, with a focus on generative AI in teaching, learning, and assessment. Through real-world scenarios, short videos, and discussion forums, it explores how to balance innovation with fairness, transparency, and human judgment. Rather than providing fixed answers, the module is designed to spark thoughtful conversations and equip participants with the right questions to guide their own practice.

For more details, visit the Jisc training page.

Chargeable: In-house AI training

In-house training, specific to your organisation is a paid offering for both members and non-members.

Our tailored in-house CPD training days bring AI learning directly to your organisation. Designed to reflect your institution’s needs, these in-person sessions go beyond webinars, offering hands-on, discussion-based learning.

We work with you to align content with your priorities, include role-specific examples, demonstrate tools live, and create space for staff-led discussion. Sessions can cover AI literacy, ethical use, and practical application.

Course structure

  • Start with a whole-institution overview session to build a shared foundation
  • Follow with smaller, focused sessions tailored to specific teams or roles for deeper exploration

Content can draw on our AI Literacy Curriculum modules:

Module 1 – Understanding AI in tertiary education for teaching and learning

Module 2 – Essential AI skills for teaching and learning

Module 3 – Ethical and responsible use of AI for teaching and learning

Alongside our AI literacy curriculum modules, we also offer dedicated sessions for governors. These are designed to build board-level understanding of AI, support effective oversight, and help governors ask the right questions about strategy, risk, and responsible adoption. 

AI governance – A session for governors that builds confidence to engage with AI at a strategic level. It explores ethical and responsible AI principles, helps participants identify risks and opportunities, and considers governance arrangements that support safe, responsible AI use across an institution. Governors leave better equipped to support informed discussion and decision-making at board level. 

AI use for governors – This interactive workshop is designed for governors who want to use AI confidently and responsibly in their role. Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to use AI to support common governance tasks while understanding the limits, risks, and good‑practice guardrails needed for effective use. 

To discuss your needs and request pricing, contact training@jisc.ac.uk.

Chargeable: Self-hosted AI literacy training modules

AI literacy curriculum for teaching and learning staff digital learning modules

Our  AI literacy for teaching and learning curriculum is also available as a series of digital learning modules, developed following the success of the live webinar programme.

These digital learning modules are available for institutions to purchase and host on their VLE or LMS. Module 1 Understanding AI (AI foundations and awareness) launched on 1 April 2026 and is now available. Module 2 – Applied AI skills (essential AI skills) became available from 1 May 2026. Module 3 – Ethical and responsible use of AI (critical evaluation and responsible use) will be available from 1 June 2026 as part of a phased rollout.

Module 1 – Understanding AI, is the first in the series and provides a one-hour introduction to core concepts, generative AI and effective prompting in teaching and learning contexts.

Module 2 – Essential AI skills, develops practical techniques for using AI in teaching and learning, exploring how AI can support creating and adapting resources for modules or programmes, supporting assessment and feedback processes, improving accessibility and differentiation, and reducing the burden of routine administrative tasks.

Module 3 – Ethical and responsible use of AI, develops a critical approach to AI by exploring key risks and considerations including bias, misinformation, data privacy, security, copyright and academic integrity to support responsible use in educational contexts.

Find out more about the digital learning modules and their rollout in our blog AI literacy for teaching and learning curriculum, digital learning modules.

These modules are available as a paid service for both members and non-members. For pricing information, please visit our digital learning module overview webpage.

To discuss your needs, please email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.  

 

Change log

V1.1 07 January 2026

January – April 2026 live sessions – dates & times added

V1.2 05 March 2026

March – April 2026 live sessions – dates & times added

V1.3 15 April 2026

Professional services curriculum and self-hosted AI literacy curriculum for teaching and learning staff digital learning modules added.

V1.4 01 May 2026

Governors’ AI literacy offering added to chargeable: In-house AI training.

V1.5 06 May 2026

Module 2 Applied AI skills (essential AI skills) became available from 1 May 2026.

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