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1 Day Course

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Delivered at a venue of your choice throughout the UK, contact us for availability.

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Accredited Course

The course content are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 course.

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Course Overview

This training course equips staff who work with vulnerable children, young people and adults with the knowledge and practical skills to address emerging risks posed by artificial intelligence in online environments.

Participants will explore how AI technologies can be misused for grooming, manipulation, and abuse, while also learning how to critically evaluate online interactions, apply safeguarding frameworks, and promote resilience among children and vulnerable groups.

Through interactive activities and case studies, learners will gain confidence in challenging suspicious AI interactions and ensuring organisational safeguarding practices remain robust in the face of evolving digital threats.

Course Learning Outcomes

Below are the main topics covered in this course, expand each one to see the criteria.

1Understand what artificial intelligence (AI) is
  • 1.1Define what AI is and explain its role in online interactions
  • 1.2Identify current trends in AI-enabled abuse (e.g., deepfakes, chatbots, automated targeting)
  • 1.3Evaluate the difference between human grooming and non-human (AI-driven) grooming attempts
  • 1.4Summarise UK legislation and safeguarding guidance relevant to AI misuse
2Understand vulnerabilities and risks of AI interactions
  • 2.1Assess risks posed by generative AI tools in relation to children and vulnerable groups
  • 2.2Recognise how AI can be misused for grooming, manipulation, or abuse
  • 2.3Distinguish between legitimate AI use (including education and productivity) and harmful misuse (including exploitation and deception)
  • 2.4Anticipate emerging risks as AI technologies evolve
  • 2.5Analyse approaches to critical thinking about ethical AI use in education and beyond
  • 2.6Describe ways to equip people with strategies to protect themselves online
3Understand indicators and warning signs of AI-driven grooming and exploitation
  • 3.1Identify and explain early warning signs of AI-enabled grooming in online platforms
  • 3.2Describe ways to build confidence in challenging suspicious AI interactions
4Understand practical approaches to safeguarding risks from AI-enabled grooming
  • 4.1Practice digital literacy skills to critically evaluate online interactions and content
  • 4.2Demonstrate how to respond to suspected AI-enabled grooming attempts
  • 4.3Use reporting pathways effectively when encountering suspicious AI activity
  • 4.4Apply safeguarding frameworks to scenarios involving AI-driven abuse
  • 4.5Confirm organisational responsibilities in preventing AI-enabled abuse
  • 4.6Identify details of AI risks which should be incorporated into existing safeguarding and online safety policies
  • 4.7Promote a culture of vigilance and responsible AI use within the organisation

Accreditation

The course content are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 course.

Certification

Each learner completing this course will receive an accredited Level 3 certificate of learning.

Additional Information

Training course duration

1 Day (please contact us if you require training which runs to a different timescale).

Availability of this training course

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-Enabled Grooming training course is available as remote training using your choice of TEAMS or Zoom platforms.

Audience for this course

People working with vulnerable children, young people, teenagers and adults.

QCF Units

<p>This training course is designed to meet the standards outlined in the new Children&rsquo;s Homes (England) Regulations which were introduced on 1st April 2015 and can contribute to outcomes of QCF units including the National Diploma for the Children and Young People&rsquo;s Workforce.</p>

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