Events & Training
Learning into Action - IT and AI
IT and AI training for the voluntary sector
- In association with Microsoft, Charity Excellence has launched a range of free, certificated, online courses that enable anyone to use AI effectively, keep themselves and their charity safe, and gain valuable career skills. The 45 minute courses require no prior AI knowledge, are completed at your own pace, using engaging bite size lessons, demo videos, practical tasks, and fun quizzes. Find out more.
- Charity Digital empowers charities and non-profits to boost their impact through smart use of technology. They offer free resources, including daily articles, fortnightly podcasts and expert-led webinars covering digital strategy, cybersecurity, fundraising, and AI. Their regular events bring together sector leaders to share insights and innovations in charity tech.
- CharityWise is a membership-based website, helping charities increase their knowledge of digital topics, including web design, data and analytics, and digital marketing. Selected content is free to all users.
- Media Trust provides free and low cost training to help charities and community groups improve their media, communications and digital skills. Their online Resource Hub includes easy to follow guides, toolkits and tips on topics such as social media, storytelling and using digital tools. They also offer expert led training sessions and support from media professionals to help organisations strengthen their voice.
- Learn My Way is a free online platform from Good Things Foundation that helps people gain basic digital skills and build confidence in using the internet. They also offer the AI Gateway, a free interactive resource that demystifies AI and helps users understand what AI can do and how it shapes online experiences.
Training listed on this page is from external providers. For VAAC training, please refer to Events & Training.
Upcoming Training
Wed 7 January 2026
AI for Business: Become an AI Champion in Your workplace!
Hybrid (Online with some in-person meet-ups in West Sussex) (9am - 1pm)
The AI for Business Bootcamp is a practical 12 week hybrid course for professionals, freelancers, business owners and career changers. Delivered in partnership with experts from AI Potential, the course teaches how to use AI and automation tools to work more efficiently, improve productivity and stay ahead in today’s fast-changing digital world. The next programme starts Wednesday 7 January.
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Wed 14 January 2026
West Sussex County Council - Online Safety for Parents
Online (11.30am - 12.30pm)
This event organised by the Safer West Sussex Partnership & West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership is a free online session for parents to gain essential knowledge and tools to help keep children safe online.
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Wed 11 February 2026
Charity Digital - Masterclass: Working smarter with AI: A practical introduction
Online (3pm - 4pm)
In this masterclass from Charity Digital, AI Innovation Lead at Twinkl, James Shamsi, will introduce the basics of generative AI, explore the opportunities and risks, and show you exactly how AI can save you time, reduce costs, and unlock new capacity.
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Tue 17 March 2026
West Sussex County Council - A brief introduction into Artificial Intelligence
Online (1.30pm - 2.15pm)
This short webinar from WSCC demystifies AI by explaining key concepts in simple language and shows how it's used today. This webinar is perfect for anyone curious about AI, its impact and how its shaping the future.
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