Hands-On Workshops.
Real Results.
Face-to-face, practical training at The Arch in Crossens, Southport. Small groups. Mixed sectors. £30 per session.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Why Learn This Way?
You could spend hours watching random YouTube tutorials, or you could spend 60 minutes with someone who's spent 18+ years training small business owners across Merseyside and West Lancashire — and the last two years going deep on AI so you don't have to. No jargon. No theatre. Just results.
Are These Workshops For You?
These are for you if...
You're running a business and know AI could save you time, you just don't know where to start
You want practical, no-jargon walkthroughs, not lectures
You'd rather follow along step-by-step than watch someone else do it
Maybe not right now if...
You haven't started your business yet
You're looking for a passive watch-in-the-background session
You want a deep technical dive rather than plain-English practical training
Who's Running These?
I'm Phil Gee, founder of AI Academy in Southport. I've spent 18+ years training small business owners across Merseyside and West Lancashire, and the last two years going deep on AI so you don't have to.
"Can't recommend Phil enough — his course was so helpful to our business and we learnt so much from him. If you are in business and want help with AI, Phil is the best."
Emily Cain
Labyrinth Pilates, Southport
"Great AI session with Phil, who took me through some new concepts and ideas for the future. A must for your business diary if you need to get up to speed."
Damian Powell
Hero Cars, Southport
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AI Foundations for Business Owners
£30
per person
New to AI or not sure where to start? This practical introduction shows you what AI actually is, which tools are worth knowing about and how you can start using them in your business.
- Understand what AI actually is
- Compare the major AI tools
- Discover which tools could work for your business
- Identify repetitive tasks AI could help with
- Leave with practical next steps
Best For
Business owners who want to understand AI and where it fits into their business.
AI Foundations: ChatGPT Edition
£30
per person
Already using ChatGPT but mainly asking it questions or creating the odd bit of content? This hands-on workshop helps you set it up properly for your business and start getting genuinely useful results from it.
- Set ChatGPT up properly
- Configure it around you and your business
- Understand Memory and relevant personalisation settings
- Create Projects for different areas of your business
- Identify your first three useful business applications
- Leave with a practical action plan
Best For
People who already have ChatGPT but know they're only scratching the surface.
More Workshops on the Way
We're building out the full workshop programme. More dates and topics launching soon — register your interest via the contact page.
LinkedIn Recharged — AI-Powered Growth
LinkedIn is still the number one B2B platform in the UK. Learn how to set up your profile, what to post, find new clients and how AI can accelerate all of it.
Local Hero — Dominate Google in Your Town
When someone in Southport or Liverpool searches for your type of business — do they find you or your competitor? AI-powered local SEO domination.
Social Media Tactics
A practical session packed with social media strategies that actually work for small businesses. Learn what to post, when to post it, and how to build a following.
How to Set Up and Use Google Gemini Properly
Google Gemini is already inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Meet. Learn how to unlock it properly and start saving hours every week.
How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Copilot Properly
Microsoft Copilot is built into Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. Learn how to use it properly and transform the way you work.
How to Set Up and Use ChatGPT Properly
Everyone has heard of ChatGPT — but very few are using it to its full potential. Learn exactly how to set it up and get real results.
Build Your Own Website or App in One Day
Stop paying thousands for developers. Learn to "Vibe Code" your own ideas into reality in just one full day. No tech skills needed.
AI for Business Owners — Session 2: Creative & Organisational Tools
The next step after Session 1. A quick recap, then move on to creative tools (images, video, voice), organisational systems, social media management, finance tools and more.
Feedback From Our Workshops
What Attendees Say
"I attended this introductory session yesterday, and today have produced my first project on Claude! (Before yesterday I couldn't have explained what Claude is (or does!). Thanks for a very interesting, informative and fun session, Phil:-)"
Pat Wordley
Restaurant Owner · Formby
"Absolutely wonderful introduction on how to use AI properly for my business Phil made things so easy and it was really informative. Came away with lots of great ideas ready to get started. Would highly recommend this course if you're feeling overwhelmed with the thought of what to do and how to do it it's a real game changer!"
Tally Bookbinder
Make-up Artist · Manchester
"I recently attended Phil Gee's AI Masterclass and found it to be a really interesting and worthwhile experience. Phil made AI feel much more accessible and explained things in a way that was easy to understand, even if you're not particularly technical. What I particularly liked was that the session wasn't just about talking about AI — it gave me ideas about how I could actually use it in my own work, as it could for many people and businesses."
Lucy Morton
Lingerie Shop Owner · Birkdale, Southport
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