IEP Award in AI for Employability
Who is this Program for?
- Frontline employability practitioners.
- First-line employability managers.
Program Overview
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the world of work, the need for practical, ethical, and empowering AI training has never been greater. That’s why the IEP, in collaboration with EarlyBird AI, have developed the IEP Award in AI for Employability 3.0 – a cutting-edge program designed specifically for employability professionals.
The Award AI 3.0 has been completely reimagined to reflect the latest developments in AI, ethical best practice, and UK legislation. Built in partnership with EarlyBird AI, a leading innovator in AI for Employability, the course integrates hands-on tools and real-life scenarios to ensure learning is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, the refreshed AI Award offers the tools, confidence, and insights needed to harness AI in real-world employability settings – all in just one day.
Structure and Timings
A one-day (6 hours) program featuring three redesigned e-Learning modules, supported by interactive online delivery in a live virtual classroom.
Learning Delivery and Assessment Method
Each of the three e-Learning modules are supported by a live virtual classroom with interactive, scenario-based learning, collaborative exercises and prompt refinement and live demonstrations of AI tools in action.
The new one-day delivery format concludes with a learning test, enabling learners to consolidate their knowledge and earn a certificate on the same day — ready to start implementing new AI tools immediately.
Upon successful completion learners will achieve the IEP Accredited Award in Artificial Intelligence for Employability with Gold Practitioner status, receive a certificate and digital badge and have the opportunity to join the IEP Register of Professional Practitioners.
About the Trainer
The updated AI Award will be delivered by Carolyn Shepherd of Emmeline AI, a renowned expert in AI for business leadership and non-technical professionals.
Carolyn is a non-practising Barrister and certified Agile HR practitioner with qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) and Andrew Ng’s AI for Everyone. She is a published author on AI prompting techniques and brings deep expertise in change dynamics and digital transformation.
Passionate about building confidence in those new to AI, Carolyn creates an inclusive, encouraging learning environment where participants feel supported to experiment, ask questions, and thrive. Her approach blends technical insight with real-world application, making AI accessible, exciting, and relevant for employability professionals at every stage of their journey.
Subjects Covered
An Introduction to AI
Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. From its historical roots to its modern-day applications, AI has evolved into a transformative force that permeates nearly every aspect of our lives. This learning aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of AI.
Ethical Considerations in AI
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of society, it is crucial to understand the ethical implications that accompany its deployment. This module aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical frameworks and legislative measures that underpin ethical AI practices, while also addressing the critical issues of bias and fairness.
AI and the Evolving Journey to Work
In this module we will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and career development. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, AI is revolutionising the way individuals navigate their professional paths — from crafting CVs and cover letters to preparing for interviews and beyond. You’ll learn how to apply AI to CV critique, interview preparation, and job search tools like LinkedIn, gaining practical, hands-on experience with the platforms shaping modern employability.
Benefits of Learning
Understanding AI tools and their potential
The learning covers identifying various AI tools, their purposes, and providers relevant to the employability sector. This knowledge can help practitioners recognise the potential applications of AI and make informed decisions about integrating appropriate tools into their practice.
Exploring AI benefits and challenges
By examining the benefits and challenges associated with using AI in employability settings, practitioners can develop a balanced perspective and strategies to maximise the advantages while mitigating potential risks or limitations.
Creating effective AI prompts
The learning focuses on the skill of crafting prompts for AI tools, ensuring accuracy, and capturing the nuances of participants’ needs. Effective prompting can enhance the quality of AI-generated outputs and tailor them to individual participant circumstances.
Ethical considerations and bias mitigation
Practitioners will gain insights into the ethical implications of AI algorithms, potential biases, and fairness issues. This understanding can help them develop strategies to ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusivity when utilising AI technologies, protecting participants’ rights and avoiding discrimination.
CV optimisation and skills analysis
The learning covers the use of AI platforms for optimising CVs, aligning them with job requirements, and conducting skills audits and gap analyses. These tools can assist practitioners in providing personalised career guidance, identifying transferable skills, and creating tailored development plans for participants.
Labour market analysis and career advice
By learning how to leverage AI for analysing job market trends and mapping skills to different career paths, practitioners can offer more accurate and data-driven career advice, helping participants make informed decisions and explore suitable job opportunities.
Interview preparation and soft skills assessment
The learning equips practitioners with AI-powered tools for generating mock interview questions, assessing soft skills, and matching job roles with appropriate interview questions. This can enhance participants’ preparedness for job interviews and help them highlight their relevant skills and qualifications.
Streamlining processes and time management
By integrating AI tools into their workflows, practitioners can potentially save time on repetitive tasks, such as CV analysis, skills assessments, and job market research, allowing them to focus more on providing personalised support and guidance to participants.
Pricing
Award in AI for Employability
Member (Exc VAT)
£180
Member (Inc VAT)
£216
Non-Member (Exc VAT)
£220
Non-Member (Inc VAT)
£264
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