Enrolling in this programme grants you access to the following courses:
- Introduction to the Programme
- Fundamentals of Generative AI
Introduction to the Programme
Course Overview
Get started with confidence. This introductory course lays the foundation for your GenAI learning journey. You’ll explore how the programme is structured, what tools you’ll be using (like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity), and how each course connects to real accounting workflows. It also guides you through earning your ICAEW certificate and CPD hours. Think of it as your launchpad – designed to get you oriented, energised, and ready to dive into practical, hands-on AI learning tailored for finance professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate the structure, tools, and expectations of the GenAI Accelerator.
- Identify the key AI tools and technologies you’ll use across all courses.
- Set personal learning goals and understand how to earn certification and CPD.
Course Modules
- Welcome and programme overview
- AI’s role in finance and accounting
- AI tools we'll be focusing on
- How to sign up and get started with AI tools
- Meet your instructor and programme housekeeping
CPD hours: 2 hours
Fundamentals of GenAI
Course Overview
Lay the groundwork for confident AI adoption in your finance role. This course explains how large language models work, where they fit into the finance workflow, and why they’re different from traditional automation. You’ll explore the strengths and limitations of tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot through practical accounting examples. It also covers key ethical considerations, including data privacy, bias, and accountability, with reference to ICAEW’s professional standards. This is more than an overview: it’s a launchpad for using AI responsibly, effectively, and strategically in your work.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT process financial language and tasks.
- Distinguish between different GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, Perplexity, Claude) and their strengths in accounting contexts.
- Apply ICAEW’s ethical and regulatory guidance to practical AI use cases in finance.
Course Modules
- Generative AI: Foundations for finance & accounting
- Effective prompts - Optimising your questions for better AI
- GenAI in practice: Tools, applications and 5-step adoption framework
- Applying ethics and regulation - Responsible GenAI adoption
- Data-driven decisions - Maximising insights with GenAI
- Looking ahead - Future trends & applications of GenAI
CPD hours: 6 hours
