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“Really informative and interactive training.”

Lindsay, Rotherham Children's Services

Course Summary

This training course equips staff who work with vulnerable children, young people and adults with the knowledge and practical skills to address emerging risks posed by artificial intelligence in online environments.

Participants will explore how AI technologies can be misused for grooming, manipulation, and abuse, while also learning how to critically evaluate online interactions, apply safeguarding frameworks, and promote resilience among children and vulnerable groups.

Through interactive activities and case studies, learners will gain confidence in challenging suspicious AI interactions and ensuring organisational safeguarding practices remain robust in the face of evolving digital threats.

Course Learning Outcomes

Below are the main topics covered in this course, expand each one to see the criteria.

1Understand what artificial intelligence (AI) is
  • 1.1Define what AI is and explain its role in online interactions
  • 1.2Identify current trends in AI-enabled abuse (e.g., deepfakes, chatbots, automated targeting)
  • 1.3Evaluate the difference between human grooming and non-human (AI-driven) grooming attempts
  • 1.4Summarise UK legislation and safeguarding guidance relevant to AI misuse
2Understand vulnerabilities and risks of AI interactions
  • 2.1Assess risks posed by generative AI tools in relation to children and vulnerable groups
  • 2.2Recognise how AI can be misused for grooming, manipulation, or abuse
  • 2.3Distinguish between legitimate AI use (including education and productivity) and harmful misuse (including exploitation and deception)
  • 2.4Anticipate emerging risks as AI technologies evolve rapidly
  • 2.5Analyse approaches to critical thinking about ethical AI use in education and beyond
  • 2.6Describe ways to equip people with strategies to protect themselves online
3Understand indicators and warning signs of AI-driven grooming and exploitation
  • 3.1Identify and explain early warning signs of AI-enabled grooming in online platforms
  • 3.2Describe ways to build confidence in challenging suspicious AI interactions
4Understand practical approaches to safeguarding risks from AI-enabled grooming
  • 4.1Practice digital literacy skills to critically evaluate online interactions and content
  • 4.2Demonstrate how to respond to suspected AI-enabled grooming attempts
  • 4.3Use reporting pathways effectively when encountering suspicious AI activity
  • 4.4Apply safeguarding frameworks to scenarios involving AI-driven abuse
  • 4.5Confirm organisational responsibilities in preventing AI-enabled abuse
  • 4.6Identify details of AI risks which should be incorporated into existing safeguarding and online safety policies
  • 4.7Promote a culture of vigilance and responsible AI use within the organisation

Who is this course for?

People working with vulnerable children, young people, teenagers and adults. Including social workers, foster carers, youth workers, teachers, support staff and healthcare professionals.

Duration

1 day course - we can be flexible on start and finish times to suit your needs such as school run friendly times.

Availability

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-Enabled Grooming training course is offered in two delivery formats:

  • Remote Online: Led by a live tutor via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, allowing participants to join remotely. (Also known as virtual classroom training)
  • Face-to-Face: Delivered in person at your location or a venue you arrange. (Also referred to as on-site training)
  • Remote Online: Led by a live tutor via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, allowing participants to join remotely. (Also known as virtual classroom training)
  • Face-to-Face: Delivered in person at your location or a venue you arrange. (Also referred to as on-site training)

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Certification

Each learner completing this course will receive a digital (PDF) certificate of learning.

Accreditation

The course contents are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 course.

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Accredited

The course contents are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 course.

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What is AI-enabled grooming?

AI-enabled grooming refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies by perpetrators to manipulate, exploit, or abuse children and vulnerable individuals online. This can include the use of chatbots, deepfake videos, and other AI-driven tools to create deceptive interactions that facilitate grooming behaviors.
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