Why Learning AI Skills Now Matters More Than Ever
This is The AI Advent Series, a five-week run of practical reflections on how AI is actually being used day to day. Each piece looks at one theme that keeps coming up in my work, in our bootcamps, and in real conversations with people trying to make sense of this technology.
Introduction
After five weeks of pulling back the curtain on how AI is actually used in real work, many of you have messaged saying the same thing:
“I didn’t realise how much of this I could already be doing.”
That’s the point. This isn’t about shiny tools or trends. It’s about capability. Confidence. Literacy. The life skill I keep mentioning.
Everything I’ve shared over the last few weeks — the time savings, the workflow changes, the shifts in skills, the ethical frameworks, the realistic view of AGI — all of it points to one simple conclusion:
AI skills aren’t optional anymore. They’re foundational.
Not because “AI is taking over”, but because the people who learn to use it well will save time, make better decisions, free themselves from repetitive work, and adapt faster to every change that’s coming next.
So the question becomes: Where do you start? And how do you learn this properly, not through guesswork or jumping between random videos online?
That’s where our programmes come in.
Route 1: Generative AI Skills Bootcamp (In Person, 10 Weeks)
Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire | In partnership with Yeovil College
If you’re based locally and want a structured, hands-on experience, this is still our flagship programme — and it remains our most transformative.
This Skills Bootcamp gives you:
- 60 hours of guided learning over 10 weeks
- In-person workshops with real-world practice
- A complete foundation in AI life skills, not just tools
- Practical methods for prompting, briefing, and verifying AI output
- A full business implementation plan, built by you
- A government-backed qualification route
- 3 hours of 1:1 Digital Mentoring included
- Supported learning through Yeovil College, delivered across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
It’s for people who want accountability, structure, and an environment where you learn alongside others. We’ve now put more than 100 people through this programme, and every business plan they’ve produced has been different, because the skills adapt to their world.
If you want to learn AI properly — with guidance, practice, and a safe space to build confidence — this is the place to start.
Learn more: https://www.techosaurus.co.uk/ai-skills-bootcamp
Route 2: Practical AI for Everyday and Business Tasks (Online, CPD Accredited)
Available to anyone, anywhere, any time
If you prefer learning at your own pace, or you’re not local to the South West, this online course is ideal.
It’s now fully CPD UK accredited, which is a fantastic milestone for learners who want recognised, structured development.
This course is designed for:
- Individuals
- Small business owners
- Busy professionals
- Parents, educators, freelancers, community leaders
- Anyone who wants practical AI skills without needing deep tech knowledge
You’ll learn how to:
- Use AI for everyday tasks
- Integrate it safely into your work
- Write solid prompts and briefs
- Check output for accuracy
- Build simple automated workflows
- Make better decisions using AI as a sparring partner
It’s accessible, practical, and intentionally jargon-free — the same teaching style I use with our in-person learners, now packaged into a flexible online format.
Learn more: https://www.techosaurus.co.uk/practical-ai/
Coming in 2026: Generative AI – Automate and Build More (Advanced Skills Bootcamp)
Government-funded | In partnership with Yeovil College
This is the next step for people who want to go beyond using AI and start building with it.
This brand-new 60-hour Skills Bootcamp focuses on:
- Automation
- Integration
- System design
- Agent-style workflows
- Intelligent processes
- Real-world, scalable automation challenges
It’s designed for technically minded learners who enjoy a challenge, want to build more ambitious workflows, and are ready to develop hands-on capability in automation.
Think of this as the “Level 2” of AI life skills. Not academic. Not theoretical. Practical, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.
Learn more: https://www.techosaurus.co.uk/automation-skills-bootcamp
AI & Digital Mentoring (Ongoing Support)
Every Skills Bootcamp learner receives 3 hours of 1:1 digital mentoring, but many continue afterwards because this is where the long-term value really builds.
Our mentoring lets you:
- Book monthly, quarterly, or on-demand sessions
- Get up-to-date insights as the tech evolves
- Sense-check plans, ideas, or tools
- Make smarter digital decisions
- Get bespoke AI help for your business or role
It’s personalised support from someone who lives and breathes this technology every day. For many learners, it becomes their ongoing decision-support system.
Consultancy for Businesses
For organisations that want to move faster, go deeper, or redesign processes entirely, we also offer consultancy and tailored training.
That can include:
- AI strategy
- Workflow redesign
- Automation planning
- Staff training
- Leadership sessions
- Responsible AI frameworks
- Migration support
- Digital transformation advice
If you want to explore what this might look like, you can reach out directly or visit:
Conclusion: The Invitation
Over these five weeks, my aim wasn’t to hype AI or over-sell it. It was to show what’s actually possible — and more importantly, what’s already happening.
The people who choose to learn these skills now will:
- Save time
- Reduce stress
- Make better decisions
- Future-proof their careers
- Improve their businesses
- Build healthier workflows
- Have more time for the things that matter
And the people who don’t will find themselves playing catch-up later.
If any part of The AI Advent Series has made you think, “I could be doing this”, then take that instinct seriously.
Because you absolutely can do this — and we’d love to help you get there.
When you’re ready, pick the route that fits you best. Your future self will be glad you did.