Introduction to LLMs and AI Tools for Senior Management Training Course
Large Language Models (LLMs) represent advanced artificial intelligence systems capable of interpreting, generating, and summarising text, thereby facilitating powerful applications in productivity, communication, and analysis.
This instructor-led, live training session (available either online or onsite) is designed for senior management professionals who wish to comprehend the nature of LLMs, explore their potential impact on business operations, and evaluate the practical utility of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Grok for real-world tasks including content creation, data summarisation, and decision support.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Gain a clear understanding of what LLMs are and how tools like ChatGPT and Copilot operate.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to obtain practical and reliable results from LLMs.
- Assess real-world use cases such as drafting emails, summarising documents, and automating productivity tasks.
- Identify investment opportunities and strategic applications for adopting AI within their organisations.
Course Format
- Executive-level presentation accompanied by live demonstrations.
- Realistic examples of everyday AI applications.
- Interactive discussion and Q&A sessions featuring scenario-based prompting.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a customised training programme for this course, please contact us to arrange your session.
Course Outline
Introduction to Large Language Models and AI Tools
- Defining a Large Language Model (LLM)
- Key AI tools: ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Grok
- Integrating these tools into modern enterprise workflows
Prompting Strategies for Business Use
- Structuring questions and tasks effectively for an LLM
- Examples: summarising text, controlling tone, rewriting content, and supporting decision-making
- Addressing common limitations and strategies to work around them
AI in Practice: Executive-Level Use Cases
- Accelerating the writing and responding to emails
- Summarising Excel reports and PowerPoint content
- Drafting meeting summaries, agreements, and follow-up actions
- Extracting insights from lengthy or complex documents
Strategic Investment Considerations
- Exploring Microsoft Copilot offerings and licensing models
- Examples of AI adoption ROI demonstrated by other enterprises
- Implications for security, privacy, and compliance
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of business operations and productivity workflows
- No technical or programming experience is required
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is beneficial
Audience
- Senior management and executive leadership teams
- Decision-makers evaluating enterprise AI tools
- Business leaders involved in communication, reporting, and strategic planning
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