Guidance

Artificial intelligence skills for all

Explore this collection of free artificial intelligence courses for civil servants.

Awareness level

Artificial intelligence: Fundamentals

A growing collection of learning modules to help civil servants get a working understanding of AI, its associated technologies and the opportunities it offers.

Artificial intelligence: fundamentals

An introduction to artificial intelligence in the Civil Service

Originally developed for the annual One Big Thing campaign in 2025, this short course introduces artificial intelligence (AI) in the Civil Service and sets the stage for further learning.

Artificial intelligence for all: Part 1 - An introduction to AI in the Civil Service

Building practical AI skills in the Civil Service

Across three short segments, you will explore what AI is and how it works, including key technologies and terminology such as Generative AI.

Artificial intelligence for all: Part 2 - Building practical AI skills in the Civil Service

Working level

Building on the Artificial intelligence: Fundamentals course, the following courses provide more learning for those interested in deepening their understanding:

Practitioner level

Artificial intelligence for all: An SCS pathway

This two-part course provides all SCS with knowledge on how AI can be an agent for change in their work areas

Artificial intelligence for all: An SCS pathway

Microsoft Copilot

You can see our Microsoft Copilot learning within our Digital skills for all curriculum

Feedback and Suggestions

Do you have any feedback on the curriculum or suggestions for further learning? Please email us at digital-skills@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 31 March 2026

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