Start date: 13 October 2025
Duration: 3 x 3 hour sessions - 13th, 20th & 22nd Oct (9:15am - 12:15pm each day)
Location: Online
Certificate: N/A
Cost: €189 per person (Non Chamber & Network Members €249)
Course code: N/A
Programme overview
AI for Non-Finance Managers with ChatGPT is designed for anyone in business who needs to work with budgets or financial information but does not have professional finance training. Whether you are a manager, SME owner, team lead, or administrator, this course will help you use AI and Excel to simplify everyday financial tasks and make sense of numbers with confidence.
Over three interactive sessions, participants will learn how to build simple forecasting models, run “what-if” scenarios, and generate clear reports and commentary—all without needing advanced technical or accounting skills. The training includes practical exercises, reusable templates, and prompt libraries, making it easy to apply the tools in real workplace situations.
Developed through real-world consultancy with SMEs and business leaders, the programme focuses on improving accuracy, saving time, and supporting smarter decision-making. Led by Dr. Aisling Hurley, it blends strategic understanding with hands-on practice so that participants leave better equipped to plan, forecast, and communicate financial insights effectively.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the training programme, participants will:
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Use ChatGPT to support budgeting, forecasting, and planning tasks.
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Generate and troubleshoot Excel formulas and functions with natural language.
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Create AI-assisted financial reports, commentary, and dashboards.
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Perform scenario planning and “what-if” analysis without advanced technical skills.
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Build reusable planning and forecasting templates.
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Communicate trade-offs, ROI, and financial risks clearly to stakeholders.
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Who Is This Course For?
This course is suited to anyone who works with budgets, company financials but is not professionally trained in finance.
Modules
Module 1 – Plan Smarter: AI-Enhanced Budgeting & Forecasting
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Integrate ChatGPT with Excel to simplify budgeting workflows.
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Use AI prompts to structure and automate financial planning tasks.
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Identify opportunities to reduce manual spreadsheet work.
Module 2 – Streamline Forecasting, Scenario Planning & What-If Analysis
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Build flexible forecasting models using AI-driven prompts.
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Run “what-if” scenarios to test assumptions and outcomes.
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Apply AI support to interpret results and guide decision-making.
Module 3 – Strategic Finance & Decision Support
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Generate financial commentary and insights tailored to your organisation.
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Create dashboards and reports that highlight key trends and risks.
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Learn how to communicate ROI, trade-offs, and risk scenarios effectively.
Applications Closing on 12/10/2025
