AI Management · 8 Weeks

AI Manager - Fundamentals

Become the AI expert companies are desperate to hire — in 8 weeks, certificate included.

4.9/5 · 6,300+ graduates trained
Next starts15 Jun'2614 Sep'2602 Nov'26
AI Manager - Fundamentals
Next start
June 15, 2026
Duration
8 weeks
Format
Berlin | Online
Certificate
Yes — AZAV
Overview

What this course is about

Every company knows it needs AI. Far fewer have someone who can actually steer it. This eight-week programme makes you that person — fluent in the fundamentals, confident with the tools, and ready to lead AI initiatives end to end.

You'll move from AI and machine-learning basics through prompting, chatbots and automation, into the project-management skills it takes to turn a good idea into a shipped result. You graduate with a DEKRA-recognised certificate and the kind of know-how employers are actively hiring for.

Curriculum · 8 weeks

Your week-by-week journey

01

Introduction to AI and Real-Life Applications

Cut through the hype. Learn what AI actually is, which business problems it solves today, and how managers are using it right now — with concrete examples from marketing, HR, finance and operations.

AI fundamentalsBusiness use-casesIndustry trends
02

Using AI Tools — ChatGPT, DALL·E & Canva

Get hands-on with the tools transforming modern offices. Prompt ChatGPT for research, drafts and summaries; generate visuals with DALL·E; create polished presentations with Canva's AI features.

ChatGPTDALL·ECanvaPrompting
03

AI-Based Image & Video Editing for Everyday Use

Produce marketing assets, social media content and internal communications without a designer. Use Pictory, Synthesia and Lumen5 to turn text into polished videos in minutes.

PictorySynthesiaLumen5Video AI
04

Text Creation, Email Automation & Communication

Write better, faster. Use AI to draft persuasive proposals, automate routine email threads and generate personalised communication at scale — while keeping your authentic voice.

Email automationCopywriting AINotion AI
05

Social Media Marketing & SEO with AI

Plan, create and schedule content across platforms using AI tools. Use NeuronWriter and Flick to find the right keywords and posting times — and let the algorithm work for you.

Social Media AISEONeuronWriterFlick
06

Basics of AI-Assisted Project Management

Integrate AI into Trello, Notion and Asana. Automate task assignment, status tracking and reporting — freeing your team from the admin overhead that slows every project down.

TrelloAsanaNotion AIAutomation
07

Data Privacy & Ethical Use of AI at Work

Understand GDPR obligations for AI tools, spot potential biases in AI outputs, and set the ground rules for responsible AI use within your organisation.

GDPRAI ethicsRisk management
08

Hands-On Project — AI in Your Daily Work

Apply everything from the previous seven weeks to a real challenge in your own role. Present your AI-enhanced workflow to the group and leave with a live system ready to use from day one.

CapstoneReal-world projectPresentation
Tools & Technologies

What you'll work with

ChatGPT (Text automation & idea generation)Canva (AI-based design & visuals)DALL·E (AI image generation)Pictory, Lumen5 or Synthesia (AI video creation)Notion AI & AI-enhanced productivity toolsBard / Gemini by Google (alternative AI tools)Social Media & SEO AI tools (e.g., Flick, Jasper, NeuronWriter)Project management tools with AI (Trello, Asana, Notion)
Who it's for

Built for green-tech careers

Office & Admin Professionals

Automate repetitive tasks and handle more complex work without hiring extra headcount.

Marketing & Sales Teams

Create content, analyse campaigns and respond to leads faster using AI tools built for your workflow.

Project Managers & Team Leads

Let AI handle reporting, scheduling and status updates while you focus on the decisions that matter.

Freelancers & Entrepreneurs

Compete with larger teams by turning AI into your always-on assistant, analyst and content creator.

Why this course

What you get

100% Funded

Eligible participants pay nothing — covered by an education voucher or QCG subsidy.

Real Tool Practice

Every week, you work directly with industry tools — not slides and theory.

AZAV & DEKRA Certified

Graduate with an EU-recognised certificate as 'AI Manager (Fundamentals)'.

Berlin & Online

Join live online from anywhere or attend in person at our Berlin academy.

Career-Ready Skills

Skills that apply immediately in marketing, operations, HR, sales and more.

Expert-Led Training

Learn from practitioners who manage real AI projects across industries.

Requirements

What you'll need

PC skills
German
Upcoming start dates

Pick the cohort that fits you

Small groups · limited seats per cohort
15
Jun
15 Jun – 7 Aug 2026
Berlin | Online
Filling fast
14
Sep
14 Sep – 6 Nov 2026
Berlin | Online
Open
02
Nov
2 Nov – 22 Dec 2026
Berlin | Online
Early bird
6,300+
Graduates
4.9/5
Rating
98%
Success rate
"
Week 8's live project was the moment it clicked. I built an entire onboarding workflow in AI tools and my manager asked me to roll it out to the whole team immediately.
FH
Felix H.
Project Manager, Berlin
Is this course right for you?

It's built for you if…

You work in an office and want AI to make your job measurably easier
You manage a team and want them to work smarter, not harder
You're job-seeking and want a qualification that stands out on your CV
You'd like the Jobcenter or QCG to fund the training for you or your company
Getting started is easy

How to join — 3 simple steps

1

Free consultation

Book a 30-minute call. We check if you qualify for funding — no obligation.

2

We handle the paperwork

We guide you through the Bildungsgutschein or QCG application, step by step.

3

Start learning — for free

Join the next cohort online or in Berlin. Zero cost to eligible participants.

After the course

By the end, you'll be able to…

Run AI-powered content campaigns across social, email and SEO
Automate project tracking and team communication with Notion AI
Generate professional visuals and videos without a designer
Apply AI tools to real workflows in marketing, HR, finance and operations
Navigate GDPR obligations and responsible AI use in the workplace
Graduate with a certified AI Manager profile employers recognise

Roles you'll be ready for

AI Operations Manager

Redesign workflows and team processes around AI-powered automation.

Digital Marketing Manager

Run AI-enhanced campaigns across SEO, social media and email at scale.

AI Project Lead

Manage cross-functional teams and AI tooling for product and service delivery.

Business Automation Strategist

Identify and implement AI opportunities across the whole organisation.

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