AI for professionals: Building everyday capability

28 October 2026

Executive Education

9AM- 4.30PM

Curtin University, 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth

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Cost

$930 or $830 for current Curtin University students.
Please note: If this program is rescheduled or cancelled, a full refund or credit note to use at another Executive Education program valued at the same price will be provided.

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The ability to apply AI confidently and responsibly in the workplace is becoming a core professional capability. Yet many organisations are still experimenting without clear frameworks, shared language or practical integration into everyday workflows.

This intensive, one-day course moves beyond theory to build real, hands-on AI capability that participants can apply immediately.

Designed for professionals across all industries, the program focuses on practical experimentation, structured thinking and tangible outputs. Participants will bring their own devices and actively work with leading generative AI tools to test, refine and embed new ways of working.

Throughout the day, participants will:

By the end of the program, participants will leave with:

No technical background is required — only curiosity and a willingness to experiment.


The AI capability lifecycle series

This workshop is part of a three-part AI Capability Lifecycle series. Each program can be completed independently, or together as a structured pathway to AI literacy and leadership.

1. AI in practice: Building everyday capability
How can I use AI confidently in my role?
For professionals across all industries.

2. AI to drive business innovation
Which AI project should we fund?
For executives and strategists shaping organisational priorities.

3. AI in leadership and project management
How do I successfully deliver this AI project?
For project managers and team leaders responsible for implementation.

Together, the series builds capability from practical experimentation through to strategic investment and responsible delivery.

About the facilitators

Dr Michael Borck

Dr Michael Borck is a recognised authority in information systems and artificial intelligence, with a career spanning over two decades in machine learning, software engineering, and AI-driven innovation. Dr. Borck has held diverse roles, including Software Developer, IT Manager, Consultant, Associate Lecturer, and Researcher, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and strategic aspects of AI applications in business.

A Certified Professional of the Australian Computer Society and an active member of the IEEE Computer Society, Dr. Borck has contributed extensively to the fields of image engineering, mobile mapping data, and object recognition through his research and publications. His practical expertise is complemented by a deep commitment to advancing AI research and its real-world applications.