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Rotherham · Starts 21 September

A fully funded 10-week AI crash course for Rotherham entrepreneurs and small business owners

Are you ready to unlock the power of AI in your business?

In our fully funded 10-week AI Crash Course you'll learn how to use AI tools to boost productivity, make better decisions, and unlock new opportunities.

Whether you're running a business or growing your career, we'll guide you every step of the way.

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Fully funded by Quickline Communications Ltd.
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The AI Crash Course kicks off on 21 September 2026 in Rotherham. Free for all participants.

Funded and delivered with

QuicklineEnterprising Barnsley

AI isn't just for big corporations. Every day it's transforming how start-ups and small businesses market, operate and grow.
From automating admin to creating new content in a few clicks and vastly improving customer service, the opportunities are endless.
The AI Crash Course will help you cut through the noise, build confidence, and put the right tools into action so your business can thrive with more ease.

Hands-on training

10 weeks of weekly interactive online and in-person workshops, 2 hours per week, covering AI fundamentals, practical tools and business applications.

Expert mentoring

One-to-one support, plus an online peer community.

Exclusive resources

AI audit templates, sector-specific prompts, workflow builders and case studies.

Practical results

By the end of the programme you'll have your first AI workflows live in your business, saving you time and money.

This programme is for you if

  • You feel overwhelmed by AI hype and want clarity on what to actually use
  • You're looking for smarter, faster ways to work
  • You need fresh marketing ideas but don't know how to get started with AI tools
  • You worry about being left behind as other companies adopt AI
  • You want practical guidance to test tools safely, avoid costly mistakes and build confidence

You do not need

  • A technical background
  • A finished business plan
  • A team
  • Funding

Just commitment and curiosity.

This programme is fully funded by

Quickline Communications Ltd

Quickline Communications Ltd

Which is why this programme is free for every participant.

Sign up for the AI Crash Course

Over 10 weeks you'll:

Weeks 1 - 3

Getting AI Ready

  • Understand the basics, ethics and opportunities of AI for SMEs
  • Get clear on where AI fits in your own business
  • Build the confidence to experiment safely

Weeks 4 - 6

Practical AI in Action

  • Work with tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Zapier
  • Streamline marketing, operations and customer service
  • Turn repetitive tasks into repeatable workflows

Weeks 7 - 10

Innovate, Test & Grow

  • Build, test and embed AI workflows into your systems
  • Refine with peer feedback and expert support
  • Leave with a plan you can keep running

Trusted by leading organisations

We've delivered digital-skills programmes for councils, corporates and local authorities across the UK, including Barclays, Google, Lloyds, Basildon Council, Lambeth Council and Islington Council.

Proven track record

Since 2019, Fossu Ltd has supported over 1,000 SMEs and individuals through workshops, mentoring and tailored resources, and maintains a network of more than 10,000 business owners and SME leaders.

Inclusive by design

Our programmes are created with underrepresented groups in mind, including carers and NEET individuals.

By the end of the 10 weeks you'll have:
A clear understanding of AI, without the jargon
Hands-on experience using tools like ChatGPT and Claude to save hours every week
Your first AI workflow built into your business
Exclusive resources you can reuse and adapt as you grow
Ongoing support from mentors and a community of peers
Free for all participants.

If you've been waiting for the “right time” to learn about AI, this is it. Don't get left behind.

Our next 10 week cohort kicks off on 21 September.

Programme details

Duration
10 weeks
Format
Weekly interactive workshops, online and in person, 2 hours a week
Location
Rotherham and online
Cost
Free - fully funded by Quickline
Starts
21 September 2026

Spots are limited and applications close once the cohort is full. This programme is for Rotherham entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Prefer email? hello@weareignite.ai

Proudly supported and funded by

QuicklineEnterprising Barnsley