Her name was Margaret, and she was terrified.
'I don't do technology,' she told me at a networking event last month. 'I can barely use Excel. Now they're talking about AI at work and I feel like I'm being left behind.'
I hear this a lot. Actually, I hear it almost every week. Talented, experienced professionals who feel like the world is moving too fast and they're about to become obsolete.
Here's what I told Margaret – and here's what happened next.
The Fear Is Real (And Completely Understandable)
According to the Office for National Statistics, 67% of UK businesses now use AI in some capacity. But BBC research shows only 23% of employees feel confident using these tools.
That's millions of people feeling exactly like Margaret – watching AI become part of their workplace whilst having no idea where to start.
The Guardian recently reported on this growing anxiety, calling it 'the new digital divide.' Not between those who have technology and those who don't, but between those who know how to use it and those who feel left behind.
Why We Created This Course
We got frustrated watching this happen. Not because people weren't trying – but because everything out there was either too technical, too expensive, or too time-consuming.
YouTube tutorials that assume you already know the basics. University courses that cost thousands. Corporate training that takes days and puts you to sleep.
So we built something different: the Harnessing AI in the Workplace Mini Course.
Completely free. Just 30 minutes. No technical background needed. And it actually works.
What Happened to Margaret
I sent her the link. She took the course on her lunch break.
Three days later, she emailed me. She'd used AI to automate her weekly report that normally took 2 hours. It now takes 15 minutes.
Two weeks after that, her manager asked her to train the rest of the team.
Margaret – who 'doesn't do technology' – is now her office's go-to person for AI questions.
[Add your own student success story here – someone who surprised themselves with what they could learn]
What Makes This Course Actually Work
The Financial Times reports that professionals using AI tools see productivity gains up to 40%. But only if they know how to use them properly.
That's what we teach. Not theory. Not computer science. Just practical skills:
- Which AI tools actually matter (spoiler: you don't need 47 different apps)
- Prompt engineering that works – the difference between getting rubbish and getting results
- Where AI can help you – spotting opportunities in your actual job
- Staying safe and compliant – GDPR and data privacy made simple
- Real examples you can copy – templates and techniques you can use tomorrow
Why It's Free
People ask me this all the time. 'Why give away a CPD certified course for free?'
Two reasons:
First, we want you to experience VH Courses before you invest in our paid training. Once you see our professional voiceover narration, interactive content, and 24/7 AI tutor support, you'll understand why 73% of our learners report immediate improvements.
Second, honestly? I'm tired of watching good people feel left behind because they can't afford expensive training or don't have time for lengthy courses.
This is 30 minutes that could change how you work. That's worth making accessible to everyone.
What You Actually Get
This isn't some watered-down teaser. It's a full CPD certified course (0.5 CPD points) with a proper certificate you can add to LinkedIn.
You get:
- Professional voiceover narration throughout (no boring slides to read)
- Interactive, engaging content that keeps you interested
- 24/7 AI tutor support if you get stuck
- Same-day certificate upon completion
- Lifetime access to revisit anytime
- Officially UKRLP registered credentials
Who This Is Really For
Margaret wasn't a tech person. She was an administrator who'd been doing her job the same way for 15 years.
That's exactly who this is for.
If you're reading this thinking 'I'm not technical enough' – you're exactly the person we built this for. If AI feels overwhelming, if you're worried about being left behind, if you just want to understand what everyone's talking about – this is your starting point.
According to government skills research, the professionals who thrive in the next decade won't be the most technical. They'll be the ones who never stopped learning.
My Challenge to You
Take 30 minutes. That's one lunch break. One episode of your favourite show. One scroll through social media.
Try our FREE Harnessing AI in the Workplace Mini Course.
If you don't find it valuable, you've lost nothing. But I'm betting you'll finish thinking the same thing Margaret did: 'Why didn't I do this sooner?'
Because here's the truth – AI isn't going away. The workplace is changing. But you don't need to be a tech genius to keep up. You just need 30 minutes and the willingness to try.