Finally understand AI, calmly and at your own pace.
Short, friendly lessons that show you how to use AI for everyday jobs, and how to spot the scams that use it. No jargon. No tech skills needed.
Start free: the AI scam checklist
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How it works
1. Start
Open the first lesson in your web browser. Nothing to install, and you can't break anything.
2. Learn
Short, easy-to-read lessons in plain English. About five hours in total, at your own pace.
3. Try
Practise with free AI tools, typing or talking, on everyday things like letters and plans.
4. Stay safe
Learn the signs of scams, fake messages and cloned voices, and who to tell.
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Enrol See AI BasicsRead a story
Everyday examples of what learning the basics can help with. These are illustrative example stories, not real customers.
Writing a letter to the council
Pat needed to complain about a missed bin collection that had happened three weeks running, but staring at a…
Read the story →Making sense of a long document
Derek received an eight-page letter about changes to his pension scheme. He copied a section into an AI tool…
Read the story →Keeping in touch with the grandchildren
Joan's grandson had moved to Canada and she wanted to send him something more than "hope you're well". She…
Read the story →Spotting a scam message
Ray got a text saying a parcel couldn't be delivered and asking for a small fee. It looked official.…
Read the story →Planning the week
Sheila juggles appointments, a choir and looking after her garden. She asked an AI tool to turn her jumbled…
Read the story →After AI Basics, you'll be able to:
- Ask AI to explain a confusing letter or bill in plain words
- Write a polite email or complaint in minutes
- Check whether what AI tells you is actually true
- Spot an AI voice call, a fake text or a celebrity investment advert
- Keep your personal details private while you use it
Plain English. No jargon. No pressure.
Three courses, one calm path
AI Basics
31 plain-English lessons in 8 modules, with knowledge checks, workbooks and an ebook.
Offer price until 30 November, then £99.99.
Start AI Basics for £29.99Intermediate AI
Put AI to work on real tasks, with visual lessons, knowledge checks and a certificate of completion.
One payment. No subscription.
Start Intermediate AI for £29.99Advanced AI
Build your own AI workflows with confidence. Enrol and we will email you when it opens.
Included free in the bundle.
EnrolAll 3 courses for £79.99
Advanced AI is coming soon and is included free when it's released. We'll email you a download link for Advanced AI when it's released.
A certificate of completion from aiessential.ai is included with each course. It is not an accredited qualification.
Calm, honest and built for the UK
No jargon, no hype. Just clear steps you can follow at your own pace.
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Text-based lessons
Read at your own pace, with visuals and knowledge checks.
Certificate
Of completion from aiessential.ai (not an accredited qualification).
The AI Scam Checklist
12 calm checks for scam calls, texts and adverts. Printable. No email needed.