Yes. The Oxford AI School runs practical AI courses for business owners and teams, based in Oxfordshire and delivered across the UK, both in person and online. Sessions range from a 90-minute introduction to half-day deep dives, including versions tailored to specific trades and professions.
Wherever you are, "near me" now includes live online training, so you get the same practical, jargon-free session without the travel.
If you have searched "AI course near me", you are in good company, and you are asking the right question. Generic online videos are ten a penny, but a proper course, run by a real person, built around your actual business, is a different thing entirely. Here is how to find one that is worth your time, near you or online.
In person, across Oxfordshire and beyond
We are based in Witney, Oxfordshire, and run in-person training across the county and the wider region, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Reading, Swindon, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes and beyond. In-person suits teams who want to get everyone in a room, ask questions freely, and leave with their real workflows rebuilt. There is something about a shared session, away from the daily interruptions, that gets a team properly over the line together.
AI training options for business owners
- In-person team sessions across Oxfordshire and the surrounding region
- Live online training - the same session, wherever you are in the UK
- One-to-one for owners who want focused, private help
- Sector-specific courses for law, accountancy, IFAs, estate agents, farms, pubs and schools
- Short intros or half-day deep dives depending on how far you want to go
'Near me' now includes online
The honest truth is that live online training has closed the gap. For a practical AI course, where you are working in the tools and asking questions, a well-run online session gives you almost everything the in-person one does, minus the travel and the parking. So if you are in London, Manchester, Bristol or anywhere else, "near me" is wherever your laptop is. We run sessions for businesses right across the UK.
What to look for in a course
Not all AI courses are equal. The ones worth paying for share a few things: they use your real tasks rather than generic examples, they are run by someone who actually uses these tools daily, they are pitched for non-technical people, and they send you away able to do something new immediately rather than just informed. A course that is all theory and no doing is a podcast with a price tag.
People often ask what a session actually feels like, expecting a dry lecture. It is closer to a hands-on workshop. You bring a laptop and a few real jobs from your week, we work through them together in the tools, and you leave with those jobs half-automated and a set of prompts saved to reuse. The mood is relaxed and questions are encouraged, because the people who ask the basic questions are usually the ones who go on to get the most out of it.
Find the right course for your business
Tell us where you are and what you do, and we'll point you at the right session, in person near you or live online.
Sector-specific, if you want it
One advantage of a specialist school over a generic course is training built for your exact trade. We run dedicated sessions for law firms, accountants, IFAs, estate agents, farmers, pubs and restaurants and schools, because "AI for business" means something very different to a solicitor than it does to a publican. Same tools, different tasks and rules.
So yes, there is almost certainly an AI course near you, and if there is not, there is a good one a video call away. The best next step is a quick chat about what your business actually needs. Book a call and we will tell you honestly which session fits, or if you would be better starting with the free skills check first.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Oxford AI School offer in-person training?
Yes, across Oxfordshire and the surrounding region, including Oxford, the Cotswolds, Reading, Swindon and Cheltenham, as well as live online sessions for the rest of the UK.
Can I do an AI course online instead of in person?
Yes. Our live online training covers the same practical material, with you working in the tools and asking questions in real time. For most people it's as effective as in person, without the travel.
Are there AI courses for my specific industry?
Yes. We run dedicated sessions for law firms, accountants, IFAs, estate agents, farmers, publicans and schools, tailored to the tasks and rules of each. See our programmes.
How long is an AI course for business owners?
From a 90-minute introduction up to a half-day deep dive, depending on how far you want to go. One-to-one options are also available for focused, private help.
How do I choose the right AI course?
Look for real tasks over theory, a trainer who uses the tools daily, a non-technical pitch, and practical takeaways you can use immediately. Book a call and we'll recommend the right fit honestly.