Governance & Compliance

AI Policy and Acceptable Use for Organisations

Employees are already using AI tools, often without guidance. This course helps organisations create practical AI policies: identifying AI use cases and risks, acceptable and prohibited uses, data protection and confidentiality, intellectual property, approval processes for new tools, training and monitoring compliance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Without clear rules, AI use creates data leaks and legal risks; overly strict rules push use underground. You will learn to write balanced, workable policies.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Policy drafting workshops, risk scenarios, review of published AI policies and stakeholder discussions.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Map current and planned AI use
Identify legal, data and reputational risks
Define acceptable and prohibited uses
Set rules for confidential and personal data
Establish approval processes for AI tools
Train staff and monitor compliance

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Compliance and legal professionals
IT and information security managers
HR managers
Data protection officers
Senior managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Policy drafting
Risk assessment
Data governance
Approval design
Awareness training

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1AI in the Workplace

09:00–10:08How employees use AI
10:08–11:00Benefits
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Benefits (continued)
11:45–12:53Risks
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Risks

09:00–10:08Data and confidentiality
10:08–11:00Intellectual property
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Intellectual property (continued)
11:45–12:53Accuracy and bias
12:53–14:00Scenarios

Day 3Policy Content

09:00–10:08Acceptable use
10:08–11:00Prohibited use
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Prohibited use (continued)
11:45–12:53Responsibilities
12:53–14:00Drafting workshop

Day 4Approval and Tools

09:00–10:08Tool assessment
10:08–11:00Approved tool lists
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Approved tool lists (continued)
11:45–12:53Vendor terms
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Implementation

09:00–10:08Training
10:08–11:00Monitoring
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Monitoring (continued)
11:45–12:53Policy review
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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