AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals
AICPA & CIMA
Last updated September 7, 2026
AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals is a self-study course from AICPA & CIMA on using general-purpose AI assistants in everyday working life. It works through ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and comparable tools, applied to the recurring tasks of a professional day rather than to accounting-specific problems. The teaching is demonstration-led, with interactive exercises and guided experimentation intended to leave learners able to try the tools on their own work. The subject matter is workplace productivity rather than accounting practice. It is a paid course, taken online.
What you'll learn
- Using ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and comparable assistants
- Applying AI tools to recurring everyday workplace tasks
- Demonstrations of the tools in use
- Guided exercises for practicing on your own work
Frequently asked questions about AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals
Who is AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals for?
Staff, managers and executives in any function — including but not limited to finance — who want a practical introduction to mainstream AI assistants at work.
Is AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals free?
No — AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals is a paid course.
What are the prerequisites for AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals?
None.
Why we suggest this course
For professionals in any discipline who want a guided first pass at the mainstream AI assistants. One thing to know: this is general workplace-productivity training rather than accountancy training — it is published by an accounting body, but the tasks and examples are ones any office worker would recognize. Taken on those terms, the demonstrate-then-practice format suits a genuine beginner.