Course information
| Dates and times | |
|---|---|
| Government Professionals | One full day, 9.00am – 4.00pm: Monday 18 August |
| Business/Owners & Employees | New dates coming soon, get in touch to be notified |
| Cost | $1050 (excludes Humanitix Booking Fee and GST) Early bird*: $945 (excludes Humanitix Booking Fee and GST) |
| Location | Innovation Central Canberra Lab University of Canberra, Building 27, Level A |
| Requirements | 7 hours face-to-face (either one full day or 2 evenings) + pre course material (5 hrs approx.) |
| Course Dates | Registration Deadline |
| August 18 | August 14 2025 |
| (Unless sold out prior) | |
Upgrade your skills with UC’s
AI short course
The University of Canberra (UC), in partnership with Evolutioned and Cisco, proudly presents: The AI Advantage: Fundamentals for Government & Business. This hands-on, face-to-face short course is designed for professionals from all backgrounds to build practical AI skills they can use at work. Learn how to apply AI tools to boost productivity, support decision-making and drive innovation in your role.
Discover how powerful AI platforms can give you a professional edge. Our expertly-crafted learning experience features:
- Interactive demonstrations that show AI in action in real workplace scenarios
- Hands-on clinics to build your skills with guided support
- An exclusive session with industry pioneers
Tailored for your success
This AI short course features two tailored streams in government and business, providing you with a customised learning experience.
- For business professionals:
Learn how to use AI to work smarter by reducing time and costs, improving customer service and creating better business outcomes. You’ll also explore how AI can help you reach new markets by turning language barriers into growth opportunities.
- For government employees:
Enhance your public service impact by speeding up routine tasks and reducing manual errors. Position yourself as an innovative, efficient leader while improving services and processes through strategic AI implementation.
Your journey to learn AI tools begins now
AI is already changing the way industries and governments work. UC’s AI short course is here to help you stay ahead by building practical skills you can use straight away. Secure your place in this career-defining learning experience and join the ranks of forward-thinking professionals who are already leveraging AI for extraordinary results.
You’ll receive a UC Certificate of Completion once you finish the course, in addition to a recognised Cisco digital badge to highlight your achievement.
Apply now to secure your spot and start building your AI skills!
*Early bird (EB) rate close as follows – 18th August EB closes 11 July 2025
(Unless sold out prior)
**Cisco Networking Academy course, Introduction to Modern AI. Pre learning for the short course is estimated to take 5 hours
Who this course is for
- Those who own small-to-medium sized enterprises.
- Those working for or contracted to Australian Government Agencies.
- Those interested in learning about the basics of AI.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Confidently apply AI tools to assist in a variety of workplace situations.
- Enhance preparation, visualisation and reflective practice with AI-powered insights.
- Develop an action plan for integrating AI into your practice.
Learn from industry experts
Dean Conway
Evolutioned
Dean is a skilled educator with an insatiable appetite for solving real-world problems with great technology. He has a special interest and talent in emergent technology, including artificial intelligence and large language models.
As co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Evolutioned, he works with clients in vocational and higher education, government and the private sector.
Dr Aya Hussein
University of Canberra
Dr. Aya Hussein is a Lecturer in AI and Machine Learning at the University of Canberra (UC). She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She serves as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on AI, the chair of the ACT IEEE Women in Engineering, and a member of the GenAI TaskForce at UC. She received several grants, including from the Department of Defence and Office of National Intelligence, UNSW, and UC. She authored 30 research articles and organised several international and domestic research events. Before her current appointment, Aya worked as a postdoctoral fellow at UNSW, an associate lecturer at Cairo University, and a research assistant at Microsoft Research. Her current research focuses on machine learning, human-AI interaction, and multi-agent systems.
Michael Richardson
Cisco Solutions Engineer for CAI (Data Center)
A Canberran with over 20 years in Government IT, I've spent most of my career developing secure solutions across all classification levels. My background spans diverse roles from technical support and engineering to architecture and pre-sales, covering areas like networking, data centers, AI, security, and cloud. Joining Cisco in 2024, I now specialise in data center solutions for Defence and Intelligence. I'm keen to share insights, particularly on navigating the AI landscape effectively - maximising benefits and avoiding pitfalls through a structured approach to ensure success.
Course structure
Full Day - Course Structure
For Government
- 9:00am - Course commences
- 10:30am - Morning tea break
- 10:45am - Cisco presentation
- 11:45am - Course content
- 12:30pm - Lunch
- 1:00pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 2:30pm - Afternoon tea break
- 2:45pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 4:00pm - Course concludes
Two Half Days - Course Structure
For Businesses
Day 1:
- 4:00pm - Course commences
- 4:45pm - Cisco presentation
- 5:30pm - Light refreshments
- 6:00pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 7:30pm - Course concludes
Day 2:
- 4:00pm - Course commences
- 5:30pm - Light refreshments
- 6:00pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 7:30pm - Course concludes
Additional Course Information
- Participants should be confident using basic computing and will be required to bring their devices to be connected to the Wi-Fi during the course. A laptop is preferred.
- Prior to the course, participants will need to create accounts with AI tools such as Google's Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, or Microsoft's Co-pilot. No technical support will be available during the workshop.
- Participants will be provided with a curated list of links for further learning.
After completion
Once you’ve completed The AI Advantage: Fundamentals for Government & Business short course, you will earn a certificate of completion from University of Canberra and a Cisco Networking Academy digital badge for “Introduction to Modern AI”.
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