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Free course: Unlocking AI for Nonprofits
With support from Microsoft, NetHope has launched a new free, CPD-certified course series - Unlocking AI for Nonprofits - designed specifically for nonprofit professionals. The series will help nonprofit teams build practical and responsible AI skills, no technical background required.
The four learning pathways include:
- AI Basics – Learn what AI is and why it matters for nonprofits
- Applications of Generative AI – Explore time-saving tools for content, reporting, and data
- Advanced Applications: Microsoft Copilot and Beyond – Help your team adopt AI with clarity and confidence
- Responsible Use of AI – Understand ethics, inclusion, and organizational safeguards
We’ve had more than 1,000 enrollments across the series to date – don't miss out! Courses are free and available through August 31, 2025. https://nethope.org/programs/unlocking-ai-for-nonprofits-enroll-in-our-new-ai-skills-course-for-nonprofits/?utm_medium=forum&utm_source=microsoftnonprofit&utm_campaign=msaiskillsjul&utm_content=unlockingai
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I would personally recommend this because it focuses on practical AI skills rather than simply introducing nonprofits to another technology. Even tools such as the Pactman Nonprofit Check Plus API complement that learning by helping automate nonprofit verification workflows. NetHope reports that the course series has surpassed 5,000 enrollments and covers AI basics, generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, and responsible AI use. For nonprofit teams, combining AI training with practical applications, such as automated nonprofit checks, can reduce repetitive administrative work and allow staff to focus more on mission-driven activities.
This looks genuinely useful for nonprofit teams. I particularly like that it covers responsible AI alongside the practical stuff. Free, structured training without requiring a technical background is certainly worth a look.
Thanks for sharing, Jessica. It's great to see free AI training designed specifically for nonprofits. This should be a valuable resource for many organizations.
