The University of Edinburgh is at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and education, building on a rich legacy that spans over six decades. In 2023, the School of Informatics celebrated 60 years of ground breaking achievements in computer science and AI, tracing its origins to a pioneering research group founded in 1963. This legacy underscores our position as a global leader in AI innovation and now, through Executive Education, we are empowering professionals across industries to harness the transformative potential of AI.
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Our AI courses, delivered by top academics and industry experts, offer tailored learning experiences for organisations and individuals across sectors. Whether you are in financial services, travel and tourism, the creative industries, the public sector or beyond, we provide both open and bespoke programmes to suit your needs. Our courses are designed to equip delegates with the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape effectively.

AI for All Sectors – Tailored for You

AI is reshaping industries and opening up opportunities for growth and innovation. Yet, with this potential comes a responsibility to understand its ethical, regulatory and operational implications. At the University of Edinburgh, we offer specialised courses to help organisations and professionals address these challenges head-on:

  • Bespoke Programmes: Custom-designed courses tailored to the specific needs of your organisation or sector, ensuring relevance and direct applicability to your business challenges.
  • Open Courses: Programmes accessible to professionals from all sectors, fostering cross-industry collaboration, networking and insights into the broader impact of AI.
  • Sector-Specific Focus: From understanding AI risks in financial services to exploring generative AI applications in creative industries, our courses are developed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in your field.

Highlight: AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services

An example of our commitment to impactful AI education is our highly successful AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services course. Delivered in collaboration with Pinsent Masons, the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School, this programme equips senior managers with the tools to navigate AI's legal, ethical and regulatory challenges in the highly regulated financial services sector.

Participants gain insights into:

  • AI governance and ethics
  • Managing legal and regulatory risks
  • Addressing bias and transparency
  • Intellectual property and liability concerns

This course showcases how Executive Education bridges the gap between academic expertise and real-world challenges.

Why Choose Us?

Our AI programmes are informed by cutting-edge research, from ensuring delegates are exposed to the latest thinking in AI, ethics, policy and innovation. With over 60 years of leadership in AI, our university combines academic rigor with practical insights, delivering learning experiences that empower professionals to drive innovation, ensure compliance and embrace ethical AI practices.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re looking for training to understand AI’s transformative potential, address its risks, or unlock new opportunities, Executive Education at the University of Edinburgh is here to support you. Contact us today to discuss how our courses can be tailored to meet your organisation’s needs.

Email: executive@business-school.ed.ac.uk