Learning path
HR Director / CPO
AI is changing how people are hired, managed, and developed — HR leaders need to get ahead of it.
Practical · Fully funded until August 2026 · 6 courses available for this role
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Courses suited to your role
Ranked by how relevant each course is to the HR Director / CPO function. Start with the highest-relevance courses for the fastest impact.
AI Fundamentals for Business
A practical introduction to what AI can and can't do in a business context. Covers large language models, automation, decision support, and common misconceptions. No technical background required — suitable for any role.
Responsible AI in Practice
Ethics, bias, intellectual property, and data protection in AI systems. Structured around the UK's AI regulatory framework and practical guidance for teams deploying AI tools in day-to-day work.
AI Leadership & Governance
Designed for senior leaders making decisions about AI adoption. Covers build vs. buy, data governance, risk, regulatory direction, and how to evaluate AI vendors critically. No technical background assumed.
AI for Business Transformation
A two-day senior course for executives and heads of function who want to build an AI-enabled transformation programme covering both cost reduction and performance improvement simultaneously. Covers strategy, prioritisation, team capability, supplier evaluation, and programme governance.
AI for Operational Performance
A full-day course for operations and general management teams focused on using AI to improve throughput, reduce processing times, and drive measurable performance gains — without increasing headcount. Covers workflow automation, capacity planning, and output quality improvement.
AI for Finance & Operations
AI applications in financial reporting, procurement analysis, workflow automation, and supplier management. Practical case studies drawn from real cost reduction engagements.
Progression
Your suggested learning path
Work through the three levels in order to build your AI knowledge systematically. Start at Step 1 and progress at your own pace.
Step 1 — Foundation
Build foundational AI literacy — understand what AI is, what it can do, and how to use it safely.
Step 2 — Practitioner
Apply AI tools to your specific function and build repeatable workflows that create measurable value.
Step 3 — Senior
Lead AI adoption strategically — governance, vendor evaluation, and organisation-wide transformation.
Outcomes
What you'll be able to do
Learning goals
- ✓Use AI responsibly in recruitment and performance management processes
- ✓Understand the employment law implications of AI in HR decisions
- ✓Design and deliver an AI literacy programme for your whole organisation
- ✓Build HR policies that govern AI use fairly and legally
- ✓Use AI to improve HR data analysis and workforce planning quality
How AI helps in this role
- →Use AI to screen applications and improve recruitment quality — responsibly
- →Automate routine HR administration to free up people time
- →Build a comprehensive organisation-wide AI training programme
- →Manage the employment law implications of AI in HR decisions
- →Use AI to improve the quality and speed of HR data analysis
Curriculum
Topics worth exploring
Key AI subject areas that appear in the courses recommended for this role.
Subject areas
Typical responsibilities
- Overseeing recruitment, talent management, and workforce planning
- Managing employment relations, compliance, and HR policy
- Leading learning, development, and performance management processes
- Advising the senior leadership team on organisational change
- Managing the cultural and people implications of business transformation
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All courses are fully funded by Coaley Peak until 31 August 2026 — there's no cost to you or your organisation.
Standard rate £650 + VAT per person per day after August 2026.
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Last modified: 24 March 2026
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