Events, Courses & Seminars

Course

20th
March 2025

12.30 - 13.30

AI Without the Overwhelm: A No-Nonsense Guide to Choosing the Right Tools

Location: Upper Hall, Loch Promenade Church

With so many AI tools available, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you know which ones are actually useful for you or your business? This session will provide a practical, no-nonsense guide to the best tools and approaches to find the right ones for you. We will break down the most popular AI assistants; ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, MS Copilot, and Perplexity, explaining what each does best and when to use them. We will also touch on specialist tools for research, image, and video creation with a focus on practical business applications. Plus, we will share expert tips on getting the most out of AI, avoiding common pitfalls, and using these tools to boost efficiency without frustration.

The session will also introduce Activate AI and the free online training available at LearnAI.im, with opportunities to get involved in the growing AI community or how to access our free AI solutions service. Whether you are new to AI or looking to refine how you use it, this talk will help you make smarter choices, without the overwhelm.

Sarah Ennett currently works on AI upskilling initiatives at Digital Isle of Man, helping our Island to cut through AI confusion and harness technology to work smarter. She is passionate about making AI practical and accessible, whether that’s finding the right tool, crafting better prompts, or avoiding time-wasting hype. When she is not demystifying AI, she is supporting the wider team, with a focus on Digital Infrastructure and Telecoms.

This event is free to ACSP members, associate members, and their staff. A small fee applies for non-members.

Registration and refreshments from 12noon with a prompt start of 12:30pm.

CPD 1-Hour (certificates available upon request).