The smarter way for real-world leaders to learn AI

Build the confidence, clarity, and capability to use AI in your business - without jargon, hype, or overwhelm

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teams across the UK

From care homes to call centres, consultancies to creative agencies - AI Night School helps real businesses turn AI from buzzword to business advantage.

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Build AI capability step by step

Whether you’re curious, confident, or ready to lead transformation, AI Night School meets you where you are - helping you grow from user to innovator.
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Level 1: AI Confident - Understand the Landscape

Learn what AI really is, how it works, and how to use it safely and responsibly in your daily role.

Outcome:

"We finally understand what AI means for us."

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Level 2: AI Fluent - Work Smarter Every Day

Discover how to use AI tools to save time, think better, and boost creativity – no coding required.

Outcome:

"We’re saving hours a week and doing better work."

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Level 3: AI Rockstar - Create Real Impact

Build AI-powered solutions that deliver visible business results. Learn to use tools like Claude, N8N, and ChatGPT to automate and optimise processes at small scale for big impact.

Outcome:

"We’re creating AI systems that actually work."

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Level 4: AI Genius - Design Intelligent Systems

Move beyond prompts and tools to design systems that deliver value in new ways. Learn to combine AI with human insight to reimagine how your organisation works.

Outcome:

"We’re building the future - and we have the skills to prove it."

Why real businesses choose AI Night School?

Because real-world teams need AI that’s practical, human, and built to last.

Accelerate with clarity
Accelerate with clarity
Cut through the AI noise. Learn practical skills that save time and make your team instantly more capable.
Empower Real Results
Empower Real Results
Turn learning into doing. Use AI to streamline workflows, automate busywork, and deliver measurable business impact.
Lead with Vision
Lead with Vision
See what’s next. Build systems and strategy that make your business smarter, stronger, and ready for the decade ahead.

A practical, human approach to mastering AI mastering AI

AI Night School isn’t about learning another tool. It’s about learning how to think with AI - building capability that lasts, confidence that grows, and culture that thrives.

Crystal Clear Thinking

Understand what AI is (and isn’t) - in plain English

Hands-On Learning

Learn by doing, not watching endless slides

Human-First Skills

Build confidence and curiosity, not fear

AI in Action

Apply what you learn immediately to your own work

Cultural Confidence

Bring your whole team along on the journey

Guided Growth

Progress from AI Confident to AI Genius with structured support

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What are our students saying?

"Attending the AI Nightschool was an enriching experience. Hugo and Ben's customised curriculum brought structure to my AI learnings. It was delivered with passion and positivity and filled with very practical tips. Beyond the curriculum, community access and interactions were a great source of inspiration and a broader understanding of the journeys of other attendees. Highly recommended."

Shashin Shah

Founder & CEO

"Hugo provides a positive insightful and energetic approach to helping clients raise their performance levels with GenAI. The self-serve training modules and community sessions provide an ideal mix of encouragement, benchmarking and new ideas. It’s been a pleasure to explore the GenAI landscape with Hugo - he oozes optimism and enquiry in equal measures!"

Chris Wray

Technology Advisor

"High-quality and well-curated resources, top-notch insights from two-decades-long experience in the field and immediately-usable takeaways - this course has probably the best combo to help navigating AI with solid knowledge and confidence."

Enrico Nonino

CMO and Strategy Startup Advisor

"What impressed me most was the humanity of it all. AI Night School isn't about replacing people; it's about unlocking their potential. Our team went from anxious to inspired. AI has become something we do with people, not to them. It's made us a stronger organisation."

Larissa Larbey

Technical Translator

"AI Night School completely reframed how I think about my work. I used to see AI as something abstract, something for big tech, not for design practice. Now, I'm using it every week to refine briefs, visualise concepts, and automate repetitive admin. It's not replaced my creativity; it's extended it. I've gained back time to focus on the craft."

Mint Findlay

Architect & Studio Founder

"I've been in IT support for 15 years, and I've never seen a shift this big. AI Night School helped me turn AI from a buzzword into something my team actually uses. We're automating ticket triage, writing better responses faster, and spotting patterns we used to miss. The best part is that the team feels more capable, not threatened. We're finally ahead of the curve instead of chasing it."

Phill Williams

IT Helpdesk Manager - Fintech

"AI Nightschool has been brilliant for our colleagues at SJOG to learn the fundamentals of AI in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. It's improved our confidence in using tools and has set us on the path to ask the right questions when looking at how to apply AI in across our work. The best bit is that it's a super supportive community, which is always on hand to share their thoughts to any questions."

Dr Jamie Mackrill

Chief Development Officer, SJOG

"In payments, relationships are everything, trust, detail, and timing. But the admin behind that was eating my week. AI Night School helped me find the balance. I'm using AI to prep client reports, summarise calls, and even generate insight briefs before meetings. It's given me back hours to focus on what really matters: the human connection. My clients notice the difference."

Russel Coultart

Account Director - Payments

"Before enrolling at AI Night School, I felt overwhelmed by how quickly AI was evolving and worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up while working full time or without a clear, structured learning path. AI Night School has been exactly what I needed. The course content is accessible, well-structured, and genuinely engaging. I've already been able to integrate AI tools into my business, and the sense of overwhelm I felt at the beginning is steadily disappearing. I'm now using AI with confidence and to my advantage."

Natalie Harmer

Graphic & Web Designer

Meet your instructors

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
The AI Optimist

From building London’s first AI consultancy to teaching thousands of leaders through AI Night School, Hugo Pickford-Wardle has spent 15 years shaping how the world adopts AI.

As The AI Optimist, he champions practical, human-centred AI - empowering people to lead the change with confidence and clarity.

Ben Ford
Ben Ford
AI Technology Expert
Software architect and engineering leader specializing in AI systems and scalable architectures. Ben brings deep technical expertise and practical implementation experience to the program.

Don’t just learn AI - make it work for you

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Practical AI Lessons

Bite-sized, high-impact learning built around your working week.

Practical AI Lessons
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Live Morning Classes

Learn before your day starts. Apply insights by lunch.

Live Morning Classes
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Personal AI Toolkit

Custom workflows, prompts, and templates designed for your business.

Personal AI Toolkit
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Ethics & Impact Checkpoints

Build trust, not just technical skill - make AI work with your values.

Ethics & Impact Checkpoints
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Supportive Community

Learn alongside peers and mentors who care about doing AI right.

Supportive Community
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Certificates That Matter

Earn recognition for real capability - not just attendance.

Certificates That Matter
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Bonus Message Clarity System

To get your teams to understand the importance of AI and how you expect them to implement it.

Bonus Message Clarity System

Lead your organisation into the AI era

For senior leaders and changemakers ready to move from theory to action. The AI Leaders Fellowship is a 12-week guided programme where you’ll design your AI roadmap, align your team, and build the confidence to lead responsibly and effectively.

Join the next fellowship cohort

Plus exclusive support for AI Leaders Fellowship members

Everything you need to lead confidently, supported every step of the way

Live Practicals with Hugo & Ben

Real-time sessions to apply what you learn and get tailored coaching when you need it most.

On-Demand Helpdesk

Ask questions anytime and get expert guidance on your strategy, tools, or implementation challenges.

Accountability Labs

Stay on track with guided milestone sessions designed to keep you focused and moving forward.

Personalised Feedback

Submit your work and receive clear, actionable feedback from your mentors - not generic comments.

Peer Leaders Circle

Join a trusted group of leaders sharing real-world lessons, tools, and strategies from their own AI journeys.

Progress Path Reviews

Track your development through milestone reviews and reflection sessions to measure real-world impact.

Choose how you’ll grow with AI

Find your best-fit AI Night School path - built for individuals, teams, and leaders.

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For curious minds ready to explore what AI can do
  • Free AI challenge courses
  • Monthly live masterclass
  • Access to the AI Night School community
  • Practical AI tool guides
For Individual Learners
AI Masters Journey
From curious to capable - your guided journey to AI mastery
  • Learn practical AI tools step-by-step
  • Build projects that save hours and boost creativity
  • Earn 4 certifications: AI Confident → AI Genius
  • Access expert-led community support
  • Learn anywhere, at your own pace
£99.00for 3 months, then rolling£33.00per month
Begin your journey
For Teams & Organisations
AI Practitioner Pathway
For professionals and teams who want to use AI effectively at work
  • 4 progressive levels to build internal capability
  • 20+ practical modules and team toolkits
  • Real-world projects that deliver measurable ROI
  • Certification at every level
  • Human-first learning that fits your workday
£75.00per month
Start your pathway
For Senior Leaders
AI Leaders Fellowship
The whole programme on demand PLUS:
  • 12-week guided Fellowship experience
  • 6 live practicals with Hugo & Ben
  • Priority implementation and strategic support
  • Private peer network for leaders
  • Personal feedback on your organisation’s AI roadmap
£750.00for the full 12-week Fellowship
Join the Fellowship
Turn AI from buzzword to business advantage - without losing your human heart

Turn AI from buzzword to business advantage - without losing your human heart

Join AI Night School and discover how your organisation can use AI to work smarter, think clearer, and lead with confidence.

It’s not about replacing people. It’s about helping people thrive.