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Introduction to AI for Small Business Owners

Course Title

Introduction to AI for small Business Owners

NFQ Level

Level 5

Time

7.00pm to 9.30pm

Night
Season

Autumn

Duration

5 Weeks

Start Date

September 2026

Price

€120

Registration Fee

€40

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Description

The course is designed for adults running small businesses with little or no prior AI experience. It's hands-on throughout, with attendees working on their own real business tasks each night. Sessions run primarily on ChatGPT, with Claude introduced later in the course for its Excel and document tools.

Night 1 – Foundations & First Wins: What AI can and can't do, data privacy basics, account setup, and getting a first useful result (drafting customer emails and social posts).

Night 2 – Prompting & Marketing Content: Writing effective prompts and producing on-brand marketing material — social captions, promotional emails, and simple images.

Night 3 – Research & Spreadsheets: Using AI research tools for market questions, analysing sales and expense data, and learning to fact-check AI output before acting on it.

Night 4 – Custom Assistants & Business Tools: Building a reusable AI assistant for a recurring task (e.g., customer support replies) and connecting AI to everyday tools like email, calendars, and Excel.

Night 5 – Automation & Action Plan: Delegating multi-step tasks to AI agents, plus a capstone where each attendee leaves with one automated workflow and a simple written AI use policy for their business.

Attendees only need a free account to start; a single ~€23/month plan is recommended from Night 3 onward for the more advanced features.

English Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate score in an approved examination in English language. Generally, we accept an IELTS test score of 6 which indicates that a person is 'competent', meaning they can cope in a classroom situation even though there may be some mistakes or misunderstandings with language. We also accept IELTS equivalents such as TOELF score 60-78 and Cambridge exam level B2. If an applicant does not have a test result from one of these exam centres, they can take an online Duolingo English Test before applying. They can take the test at englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants at a cost of approx. €40 and the test result is available within 48 hours. Applicants' must submit the Duolingo Online test score directly to us.
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Further Information

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Gorey Community School
Esmonde Street
Gorey
Wexford
Ireland, Y25 YX29

053 9421167
info@goreyadulted.ie

Gorey Adult Education

Updated: July 2024

Registration

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  • Registration is not complete until you pay the fee.
  • Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Paying the fee doesn't guarantee a spot in a specific course.
  • If a course is full or cancelled, you'll be offered a transfer to another course or a refund of the registration fee.

Registration Fees

  • A registration fee of €40 applies to all standard courses and €95 for all certified courses.

Course Fees

  • Fees under €300 are due by the third night of the course, along with any applicable registration fee.
  • Fees over €300 can be paid in installments (details provided beforehand). A one-third deposit is required upfront for these courses.
  • You are not registered until you have paid the registration fee and any applicable deposit.

Payment Methods

  • Cash is no longer accepted for fees.
  • We accept payments by cheque, banker's draft, postal order, Laser card, or Visa card.
  • You can also register and pay for your course online using Easy Payments Plus. Look for the EPP icon on the right side of the screen and follow the instructions.

Refunds and Deferrals

  • Registration fees are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled.
  • Refunds/deferrals for other reasons are possible under certain conditions:
    • Requested by the third night of the course.
    • In writing.
    • With a medical certificate (for medical reasons).
  • Appeals of refund/deferral decisions can be made to the Board of Management.

Discounts

  • Participants receiving Jobseeker's Benefit or a State Pension get a 25% discount on uncertified courses (Evidence required).

Examinations and Certification

  • Pay all fees before taking final exams.
  • You may be excluded from exams if fees are unpaid.
  • Certificates are issued based on registration details.
  • Collect certificates in person or at an award ceremony.
  • There's a fee to replace lost or inaccurate certificates.

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  • The school is not responsible for lost or damaged student property.
  • In case of closure due to bad weather, a notice will be posted on the website, Facebook page, and phone answering service. Cancelled classes may be rescheduled.

Payment Terms

  • Gorey Community School and its third-party suppliers provide the payment system.
  • Gorey Community School can update these terms anytime, and changes are effective immediately.