Grow with Google: Practical AI for Business Growth

This series of free, in-person AI workshops delivered in partnership with Grow with Google, designed to help Greater Manchester businesses build practical AI skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Learn directly from Google experts and discover how AI can help you save time, improve productivity, strengthen your marketing efforts and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to make better use of the tools already available, this interactive training event will provide practical insights, live demonstrations and actionable techniques that you can take back to your business. 

This free event is open to business owners, leaders, managers and professionals looking to understand how AI can support day-to-day operations, innovation and business growth.

The day will be divided into three one-hour workshops:

1. Practical AI for the Workplace

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can transform your daily work and boost your productivity. This course will equip you with practical AI skills, demonstrating how AI can help you get even your most complex projects done faster, from ideation to creation. We'll cover three interactive sections with live demos to show how AI tools can simplify everyday tasks.

In this session you will learn:

• How AI can boost productivity for complex projects

• Simplifying content creation with AI tools like Gemini

• Turning research into insights using AI tools like NotebookLM

• Streamlining project workflows with AI in Google Workspace

2. Practical AI for your Business

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can revolutionise your small or medium-sized business. This course will equip you with practical AI skills, demonstrating how to leverage AI to boost productivity, enhance customer service, and support data-driven decision-making.

In this session you will learn:

• How AI is transforming businesses and boosting productivity

• Using AI to create engaging content

• Automating research with AI for informed business decisions

• Streamlining workflows with AI for everyday tasks

3. Practical AI for Marketing

Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the marketing landscape and how you can leverage it to enhance your campaigns and impact. We'll begin by exploring how AI is changing how brands connect with customers, create content, and measure success. Then, we'll dive into three interactive sections featuring live demos of AI tools in action.

In this session you will learn:

• How AI is transforming modern marketing

• Researching audience insights with AI tools like NotebookLM

• Generating marketing content with AI assistants like Gemini

• Managing campaign performance with AI-driven insights in Google Analytics 4#

Why attend?

✅ Learn practical AI skills from Google experts

✅ Discover tools that can save time and increase productivity

✅ Explore real-world business and marketing applications

✅ Understand how AI can support innovation and growth

✅ Network with fellow business professionals from across Greater Manchester

No prior AI experience is required. The sessions are designed for businesses at all stages of their AI journey.

Spaces are limited, so secure your free place today and take the first step towards using AI more effectively in your business.

Eligibility:

• Greater Manchester trading organisations & entrepreneurs

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

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