For Individuals
AI isn’t just a futuristic concept - it’s shaping your daily life right now. From your phone to your workplace, from healthcare to hiring, AI is making decisions that affect us all. Living with AI helps you cut through the noise, understand AI in simple terms, and see how it fits into your world. No hype, no jargon - just the knowledge and confidence to join the conversation and think critically about AI’s impact on the future.
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Skill level
Beginner
Time commitment
4-6 hours
Proof of completion
Certificate
Learn about AI in a way that works for you.
Learn at your own pace:
With just 4-6 hours of content, you can complete the course on your schedule, in any order you prefer - your progress is saved automatically. You’ll have 30 days to finish, with helpful notifications and reminders to keep you on track.
Get recognised with a certificate:
Complete the course and receive a personalised certificate - perfect for sharing with friends, family, or even your employer to showcase your AI knowledge.Engaging, interactive & accessible anywhere:
Learn from any device, whether you're on a laptop, tablet, or phone. The course includes interactive graphics, knowledge checks, and engaging activities to make learning easy, fun, and memorable.
Curious about what you’ll learn? Here’s a breakdown.
Getting Started
Welcome
Demographic survey
Getting the most of the course
What is AI?
Defining AI
Can you see AI?
AI technology and how to build it
Everyday AI
Ethical & Inclusive
Problems with AI
The bias problem
AI laws and standards
Trustworthy, ethical, inclusive
AI in Society
In Healthcare
In Public Services
In Policing and Justice
+ 5 more industries
Working with AI
The impact on how we work
Using AI in recruitment
The rights of workers
AI and Our Future
Environment
Space
AI for Accessibility
Creativity
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"For a better understanding of what AI is (and isn't) , what it can do (and can't ) and what it may be able to do in the future, it is invaluable."
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“A great introduction to the world of AI and good for providing reassurance that it is not all doom and gloom as the media would suggest.”
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“100% would recommend it to anyone and everyone. A great resource.”
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“This should be available for everyone. We all need to understand what AI is, how it works, along with pros & cons of its use.”
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“I think this course is a must for anyone interested in AI. It explains each topic clearly and concisely.”
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Questions. Answers.
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you’re still unsure about anything, get in touch - we’re here to help.
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AI is one of the most disruptive technologies, impacting many areas of our life. Living with AI gives you a fresh perspective on AI, whether it’s helping you make smarter tech choices, understanding its role in your daily life, or feeling confident to join discussions about AI.
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The course is designed to be flexible and easy to fit into your life. You have 30 days to complete just 4-6 hours of content, and you can learn whenever it suits you—whether that’s 10 minutes on a lunch break or an hour in the evening. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pause after exploring AI in healthcare and pick up later with AI in sports and entertainment—without losing your place.Your progress saves automatically, so you can pause at any time without losing your place.
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Absolutely! This course is designed for beginners, with no coding or tech experience required. We explain AI in simple, relatable terms, showing how it works in hospitals, airports, schools - even space. You’ll be able follow along, building your understanding one step at a time.
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Absolutely. Understanding AI is becoming an essential skill in today’s world. This course won’t teach you how to build AI, but it will help you grasp its impact different industries and areas society and on how workplaces are evolving. Plus, you’ll earn a certificate to showcase your AI awareness to employers, colleagues, or on your CV.
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We focus on AI as it exists today -not futuristic speculation. With real-world examples, you’ll learn how AI is already transforming shaping industries in Scotland and worldwide. Designed with Scotland’s AI Strategy in mind, this course cuts through the hype, giving you a balanced, clear-eyed view of AI’s opportunities and challenges.
