A new employability course aimed at equipping people with AI skills to move into the world of work is being launched at South Thames College.
The five-day course, which is free for London residents currently out of work or earning less than £27,000 per year, is running at the college’s Wandsworth campus, and is designed for anyone looking to work in the planning and development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Successful participants will gain an Essentials Certificate in AI and work towards a Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security. They will also gain a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace, which provides essential tools to support mental wellness and resilience in the workplace.
Students will also receive career guidance on routes into AI jobs.
The programme’s three elements will look at the history and development of AI, practical examples of AI applications in different sectors, methods of maintaining cyber security and techniques to support good mental health and healthy workplaces.
Scott Scherriff, Head of South Thames College, said: “This employability programme gives people a foundation on which to build a career in AI. It will also help anyone who may not be looking specifically to work in AI development, but who wants to become more knowledgeable in the use of AI. They will be able to apply these skills in a variety of jobs.
“The likelihood is that the use of AI will only increase over time in most workplaces and the pace of change is so fast that people can feel left behind. We want participants who complete our programme to be in a strong position and to be able to talk with confidence at future job interviews about how they would use AI in the role they are applying for.
“For those who want to move to higher levels of study, the programme is an ideal preparation for other AI courses we run, including the Level 3 Certificate in AI Programming with Python and a Level 3/4 Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence.
“This is ideal for people currently not in training or education, but also those that want to retrain or upskill. It can be a springboard into roles in a fast-growing sector with endless potential for really challenging and satisfying careers.”
The first programme will launch on March 23 2026.
Click here for more information on the course, eligibility, and details of how to apply.
