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# Generative AI: Driving Innovation in Data Practices
A tutor-led course helping organisations navigate generative AI across the data lifecycle — with practical strategies for responsible, effective use.
- Delivery: Tutor-led (groups only)
- Study hours: 6 hours (four sessions)
- Group bookings — up to 16 people
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## Generative AI: Driving Innovation in Data Practices
This course helps organisations navigate the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, exploring its benefits across the data lifecycle while promoting responsible data practices to ensure compliance and minimize harmful or unintended impacts.
At the ODI, we combine a deep understanding of data principles with practical expertise in emerging technologies like generative AI. Our mission is to help organisations not only adapt to change but lead the way in using data responsibly and effectively. This course draws on our legacy of pioneering tools and training, offering participants unique insights into generative AI systems grounded in real-world applications.
Through four comprehensive sessions, participants will engage with real-world case studies that highlight the opportunities and risks of generative AI. We demystify the technology, clarify key terminology, and provide actionable strategies to become informed, responsible, and effective users and customers of generative AI.
## What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Identify opportunities to integrate generative AI systems at various stages of the data lifecycle and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability in data workflows.
Discover how to build generative AI systems that adapt to unique workflows, providing targeted support for roles requiring access to detailed data and information.
Discover how to use generative AI to query, analyse, and derive meaningful insights from structured data and interconnected knowledge graphs, driving smarter decision-making.
Assess the ethical, legal, and operational considerations associated with generative AI systems
Gain hands-on experience with generative AI tools and techniques, building confidence in using AI-driven systems to solve practical challenges and deliver actionable insights.
## Why choose the ODI?
The ODI has a proven track record in advancing data practices through tools, standards, and training. We bring together expertise in data, AI, and ethics to ensure that organisations not only adopt the latest technologies but do so responsibly and effectively. Our approach bridges technical understanding with practical application, enabling participants to make informed decisions and achieve meaningful outcomes with generative AI.
## More about the course
###### Who is this course for?
This course is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals who make decisions or derive insights from data. It’s ideal for roles such as decision-makers, data analysts, policy advisors, business consultants, IT professionals, and educators—anyone looking to understand and apply generative AI systems to enhance workflows, uncover insights, and inform strategies. Accessible to all skill levels, the course bridges the gap between technical understanding and practical application, empowering participants to harness the potential of generative AI.
###### Course prerequisites
No specific prior experience is required to take this course. However, participants will benefit from familiarity with generative AI systems, an understanding of the importance of crafting effective prompts or questions, and some awareness of the challenges involved in working with large-scale quantitative and qualitative data. These insights will help you get the most out of the course content and practical exercises.
###### Learning experience and course delivery
This course can be run for groups of up to 16 people, and we can tailor our content to your context and needs.
We can work with you to identify the data skills required across your business, creating training that meets your organisation’s needs.
Contact our learning team to discuss how we can improve your organisation’s data literacy.
###### Course Cost
This course is currently available for **group bookings only** (up to 16 participants). Content can be tailored to your organisation’s context and needs.
Contact our learning team to discuss dates, pricing and a delivery plan. Discounted rates are available for lower or middle-income countries and larger cohorts.
###### FAQs
**How many places/people are on each course? **
Each group booking is for up to 16 participants.
**Is there a limit to the number of people from my company that can attend?**
This course is delivered as a closed group for your organisation (up to 16 people). Contact training@theodi.org to book.
**About this course**
This course was created by and is © The Open Data Institute.
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