AI course guides
Guides to choosing an AI course in the UK: how to pick one, which AI certification is worth it and who can take Claude certifications. Funding and apprenticeships have their own pages.
AI certifications in the UK (2026)The right AI certification depends on what you need to prove. Compared: Microsoft, AWS and Google exams, BCS Essentials and apprenticeships.
Claude certifications, including Certified Architect (2026)Claude certification exams, including Claude Certified Architect, are only open to people at member firms of the Claude Partner Network.
How to choose an AI course in the UKDecide what the course is for before you compare courses: using AI in your job, proving your skills to an employer, or moving into an AI role.
Why learn AI skills? What the UK figures showAI skills are worth learning: 30% of UK businesses used AI in September 2026, up from 9% in 2023 (ONS). Official charts and free places to start.
Government-funded AI training in the UKAI Skills Boost, Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships and the schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
AI apprenticeshipsStandards, levels, funding bands and the AI apprenticeship units.