Introduction to LLMs and AI Tools for Senior Management Training Course
Large Language Models (LLMs) are sophisticated AI systems capable of interpreting, generating, and summarising text, thereby enabling powerful applications in productivity, communication, and analysis.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for senior management professionals who wish to understand what LLMs are, explore their potential impact on business operations, and evaluate practical uses of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Grok for real-world tasks like content creation, data summarisation, and decision support.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand what LLMs are and how tools like ChatGPT and Copilot function.
- Use prompt techniques to get practical, reliable results from LLMs.
- Evaluate real use cases such as email drafting, summarising documents, and productivity automation.
- Identify investment opportunities and strategic applications for AI adoption.
Format of the Course
- Executive-level presentation with live demos.
- Realistic examples of day-to-day AI applications.
- Interactive discussion and Q&A with scenario-based prompting.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Large Language Models and AI Tools
- What is a Large Language Model (LLM)?
- Key AI tools: ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Grok
- Where these tools fit into modern enterprise workflows
Prompting Strategies for Business Use
- How to structure questions and tasks for an LLM
- Examples: summaries, tone control, rewrites, decision support
- Common limitations and how to work around them
AI in Practice: Executive-Level Use Cases
- Writing and responding to emails faster
- Summarising Excel reports and PowerPoint content
- Drafting meeting summaries, agreements, and follow-ups
- Extracting insights from lengthy or complex documents
Strategic Investment Considerations
- What Microsoft Copilot offers and licensing models
- Examples of AI adoption ROI in other enterprises
- Security, privacy, and compliance implications
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of business operations and productivity workflows
- No technical or programming experience required
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook is helpful
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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