Certificate in AI for HR - CPD Certified
Thursday, 22 January 2026
13:00 - 15:00 ( 2 hours )
Online
Weekly
Boost your HR career with our Certified AI in HR Course, designed specifically for HR professionals eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence. This is currently the only CPD Certified Course in the UK and Ireland on AI for HR – level of knowledge required beginner to intermediate.
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Event details
About the event?
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4 Weeks + Assignment Duration
22nd January Weekly
Online Zoom
£845.00 + VAT Early bird ends 11th December 2025 at 5:00pm. Standard rate: £1,045.00 + VAT
Overview

Gain a professional certificate and master AI for HR!

This comprehensive course, led by industry experts, includes a certification exam to validate your skills and knowledge. Upon certification, you’ll increase your efficiency, be equipped to lead your organisation into the future of HR and stand out in the job market. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and become an AI-savvy HR leader. Enrol now and get certified!

Learn to harness AI tools to enhance HR efficiency, ensure ethical AI practices, and develop robust implementation strategies.

Master legal considerations, including privacy and data security, and understand the impact of the EU AI Act. Transform your HR capabilities and lead with confidence in the age of AI.

This unique event features both AI and legal experts, allowing attendees to understand how to optimise tools such as ChatGPT whilst remaining firmly within the law.

*According to a Legal Island survey of 100 employers across the island of Ireland (2 April 2025) 62% of respondents said they are now using GenAI at least weekly for many HR tasks

Who is this course for?

This course will suit anyone in HR wanting to boost their HR career with a CPD Certified Course covering the fundamentals of AI for the workplace. No level of AI knowledge is assumed.


This highly practical course will allow you to quickly develop your own AI skills and to rapidly boost own output levels. 

Why should you attend this event?

After attending this course, you will :

  • Understand the core components of AI and its importance in the modern workplace
  • Apply AI tools to streamline HR functions
  • Discuss the importance of AI transparency, strategies to mitigate bias, and ways to secure staff buy-in while addressing job security concerns.
  • Create an AI Implementation strategy
  • Identify legal considerations and best practice for AI use in the workplace, including privacy, data security and copyright issues
  • Understand the importance of AI agents in the workplace and how to build a simple agent
  • Comprehend the implications of the EU AI Act for employers

The course structure: 

The course will run for 4 weeks, plus exam and assignment time.

It will be delivered online weekly on the following dates:

  • Thursday 22nd January - 1pm - 3pm
  • Thursday 29th January - 1pm - 3pm
  • Thursday 5th February - 1pm - 3pm
  • Thursday 12th February - 1pm - 3pm

Each online module will be recorded and accessible at any time before the exam deadline. You do not have to attend live to complete the certificate.


The course includes 30 minutes of recommended reading per week (optional), totalling 8 hours of class time, 2 hours of reading, and a recommended 1 hour of study time. With the addition of 1 hour exam and time to complete the written assignment (5 hours), the total course hours come to approximately 17 hours.

What's the assessment process?

The assessment will consist of:

  1. A 1-hour multiple-choice exam
  2. A written assignment
Programme

A detailed look at the course programme...

AI in an HR Context
AI Agents, Audits and High Risk Systems
Embedding AI in Your Workplace
AI, the Workplace and Legal Issues
Testimonials

Feedback that speaks volumes...

"I had zero practical experience with AI before we began. The course moved along at a comfortable pace and yet by the time we were through, it felt like we had covered a vast amount in a short space of time . The anecdotes told by the speakers were some of the most valuable insights for me. Once I started using ChatGPT myself (safely, thanks to Legal island) I began to find a use for it almost every day. As a result of my learnings, I'm now part of an AI commitee with our IT team to draw up governance and roll our various AI tools at our orginisation. I just love the possibilities this course has opened up."
Laura Crowe Executive Assistant to CEO & Head of Legal, Kefron
"I have gained so much from this course and it is well thought through to cover all areas with really knowledgeable speakers. Just to say thank you for delivering such an informative course, backed up with incredibly knowledgeable speakers and relevant topics for HR professionals. I feel better knowing that other organisations are at the same point in their journey as us - the starting line."
Michelle Law HR Manager, Wilson Country
"I wanted to do this course to gain insight into AI and I got that in spades. I like the fact that I can now apply that into action. The content was very good and the presenters were excellent. It's a great starting place to learn about AI, not just the positives but the cautionary aspect too."
Roisin Brennan Higher Executive Officer in HR, Department of Housing
"Embarking on our AI journey through the Legal Island training course in AI for Human Resources has been transformative. This course laid the foundation for us to understand and integrate AI into our HR practices. We are now starting to examine how we harness AI to streamline recruitment, enhance employee engagement, and make data-driven decisions. We believe it will not only improve our HR operational efficiency but also set us on a path to foster a more inclusive and dynamic workplace. This training is an essential first step for any HR professional looking to embrace the future of work!"
Caroline Heagney-walsh Leprino Foods
"Probably one of the most important courses I’ve attended, with expert and engaging presenters each week."
Jennifer Flatley HedgeServ
"Fantastic overview of a new and exciting move for HR."
Mary Doyle Department of Finance
"This course hits right on the mark for any HR professional looking for some no nonsense immersion into the world of AI. It hits the mark at just the right level for those at the beginning of their AI journey or already experimenting."
Paul Reilly Head of Trust & Partnerships, Paddy Power
Presenters
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Sarah Cochrane Partner, Carson McDowell
Sarah Cochrane Partner, Carson McDowell
Sarah Cochrane 2025

Sarah Cochrane joined the Employment Team at Carson McDowell in 2012. Sarah attained a degree in law (LLB Honours) from Queens University in 2005 before embarking on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law in Chester later that year. Sarah trained with DAC Beachcroft LLP in Manchester and qualified as a solicitor into the Employment & Pensions Team in 2009.

Sarah is dual qualified in England & Wales and Northern Irish law. She provides practical employment advice to employers from a wide variety of industries throughout the UK. This advice and assistance is given mainly to Human Resource officials and management and ranges from day to day ad hoc issues to more detailed, complex advice and project work. Sarah acts for clients in defending claims in the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal. Sarah also assists Carson McDowell’s Corporate Team by providing employment advice in relation to mergers and acquisitions.

Sarah is a committee member of the Employment Law Group for Northern Ireland and a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Kieran Gilmurray Digital Transformation Expert
Kieran Gilmurray Digital Transformation Expert
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Kieran Gilmurray is the author of the book “The A-Z of Organizational Digital Transformation.” He is regularly ranked as one of the top global experts Automation, Data Analytics, Brand Influencers and Business Technology Innovators.

Kieran is a senior executive with 28+ years of experience leading digital transformations for businesses. He has been a director, board member, research fellow and advisor to multiple international companies.

Ali McNickle Content Writer
Ali McNickle Content Writer
Ali mcnickle

Ali joined the company in May 2021 as Content Writer.  Ali’s day to day role involves writing course content from idea generation to completion, reviewing customer sourced materials, extracting core elements of importance, and developing the written or verbal content for eLearning courses.  Ali is an Associate Member of CIPD.

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Barry Phillips Chairperson, Legal Island
Barry Phillips Chairperson, Legal Island
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Barry Phillips (CEO) BEM founded Legal Island in 1998. He is a qualified barrister, trainer, coach and meditator and a regular speaker both here and abroad. He also volunteers as mentor to aspiring law students on the Migrant Leaders Programme.

Barry has trained hundreds of HR Professionals on how to use GenAI in the workplace and is author of the book “ChatGPT in HR – A Practical Guide for Employers and HR Professionals” 

Barry is an Ironman and lists Russian language and wild camping as his favourite pastimes

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing...

Early bird offer
£845.00+ VAT
Virtual

The CPD certificate course features:

  • 4 live modules led by AI experts
  • Assessment: Exam and assignment
  • CPD-accredited certificate
Standard Rate: £1,045.00 + VAT Early bird ends 11th December 2025 at 5:00pm
What's included...
  • Understand AI's role and importance in the modern workplace.
  • Develop strategies to ensure transparency and mitigate AI bias.
  • Identify key legal considerations for AI use in HR.
  • Prepare for the impact of the EU AI Act on employment practices.