Course Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant opportunities for public utilities to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and optimise service delivery. This programme provides participants with a practical understanding of AI applications within a utility environment, focusing on operational improvements, data readiness, responsible AI adoption, and fostering an innovation-driven culture.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:

  • • understand AI concepts and their practical relevance within a public utility context.
  • • identify high-impact AI applications that can improve operational performance.
  • • recognise how ai can enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability across operations.
  • • understand the importance of data, people, and processes in successful AI adoption.
  • • apply responsible and ethical ai principles in the workplace.
  • • develop an ai-ready mindset to support continuous improvement and innovation.

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • • explain the role and potential of ai in a public utility environment.
  • • identify opportunities for AI-driven improvements in operational processes.
  • • understand the requirements for AI adoption, including data and organisational readiness.
  • • apply ethical considerations when using AI technologies.
  • • contribute to building an innovative and AI-ready workplace culture.

Topics covered:
  • • Understanding AI in the Context of a Public Utility
  • • AI Use Cases Across Operations
  • • Data, People and Process Readiness
  • • Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness with AI
  • • Responsible and Ethical Use of AI
  • • Building an AI-Ready Culture