While everyone’s talking about ChatGPT and Gemini, DeepSeek has been quietly pushing boundaries and catching the attention of AI enthusiasts. In this course, we’ll peel back the curtains on what makes DeepSeek special, and show you how it fits into the bigger AI picture – no buzzwords or marketing fluff, just real talk about what these tools can (and can’t) do.

We’ll dive into the practical stuff: understanding AI fundamentals, mastering prompt engineering across different models, and discovering where DeepSeek truly shines compared to its more famous cousins. Whether you’re an AI skeptic or enthusiast, you’ll walk away with the skills to cut through the tech jargon and make these tools work for you in meaningful ways. Think of it as your BS-free guide to navigating the AI landscape, with a special spotlight on one of its most intriguing new players.

Ever wondered how to make AI tools work their magic? You’re in the right place. In this course, we’ll crack the code on getting the most out of AI powerhouses like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more. Think of it as learning how to speak “AI” fluently – because let’s face it, these tools are everywhere now, and knowing how to use them well is like having a superpower in your back pocket.

We’ll start by demystifying AI (no computer science degree required!), explore how these large language models actually think (spoiler: it’s fascinating), and then dive into the art of prompt engineering. By the end, you’ll be crafting prompts that make AI tools dance to your tune, whether you’re a creative professional, tech enthusiast, or just curious about making these tools work better for you.

Machine Learning – Classification and Forecasting

Machine learning is a powerful tool for classification and forecasting tasks, which are at the core of data-driven decision-making. This two day course, designed for beginners, provides a comprehensive introduction to classification and forecasting using machine learning algorithms. Participants will learn the fundamentals, practical application, and best practices in predictive modeling.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a core enabler of smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation. Manufacturing organisations are increasingly using AI to improve production efficiency, quality control, predictive maintenance, supply chain visibility, energy optimisation, and decision-making.

The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI has expanded AI adoption beyond engineers and data scientists. Today, production managers, quality teams, planners, and executives can directly use AI tools to analyse data, interpret reports, summarise machine logs, support root-cause analysis, and automate documentation.

However, AI adoption in manufacturing requires a clear understanding of AI capabilities and limitations, especially when AI is used to support safety-critical, operational, and compliance-related decisions.

This course provides a practical, business-oriented introduction to AI for manufacturing professionals. Participants will learn AI fundamentals, understand how AI technologies interconnect, and gain hands-on experience with leading AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Grok, Claude, Manus, DeepSeek, Qwen, and NotebookLM. The focus is on real manufacturing use cases, responsible AI usage, and measurable productivity and operational improvement, without requiring programming skills.

Procurement is evolving from a transactional function into a strategic, data-driven business partner. Organisations today face increasing pressure to control costs, manage supplier risks, ensure compliance, support sustainability goals, and respond quickly to market volatility. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a key enabler in meeting these challenges.

AI technologies—particularly Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI—are transforming how procurement teams analyse spend, evaluate suppliers, manage contracts, forecast demand, and support negotiations. With modern AI tools, procurement professionals can now automate repetitive tasks, extract insights from large volumes of documents, and make more informed decisions.

This course provides a practical, business-focused introduction to AI for procurement professionals. Participants will learn AI fundamentals, understand how AI technologies interconnect, and gain hands-on experience with leading AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Grok, Claude, Manus, DeepSeek, Qwen, and NotebookLM. The emphasis is on real procurement use cases, responsible AI usage, and measurable productivity and performance improvements, without requiring programming skills.