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Join us for free online cybersecurity sessions this October in partnership with Microsoft.

Security is everyone’s responsibility — but the challenges look different depending on your role. That’s why this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're offering two tailored, online learning streams, delivered by our own ACE experts: Security & Operations and Secure Development & AI.

Choose the learning stream that fits your role best, and select the sessions you'd like to attend.

For more details and to register 👉 https://mailchi.mp/ace/cybersecuritymonth

Your employees are already using AI. So do they really need AI training? Probably more than you think.

Knowing how to ask Copilot or ChatGPT to write an email is one thing. Knowing what's even possible with AI, when to use it, how to get better results, how to check what it produces and what information shouldn't be entered into it is another.

And as AI becomes a normal part of everyday work, the gap between using AI and using it well is becoming more important. So what AI skills do employees actually need? And should everyone be learning the same things?

We’ve looked at why AI training still matters, even when your people are already using ChatGPT and Copilot.

Read the full article here: https://ace.co.nz/insights/AIskillstraining

When people have the skills they need to succeed, confidence follows.

Whether it's mastering a new technology, strengthening leadership capability, or gaining a recognised certification, the right training helps individuals approach their work with greater clarity and certainty. Instead of second-guessing decisions or relying on trial and error, they can apply proven knowledge and best practices with confidence.

That confidence has a direct impact on productivity. Individuals work more effectively, teams collaborate more efficiently, and organisations are better equipped to adapt to changing business demands.

We focus on building practical, job-ready capability through instructor-led training that helps people develop skills they can apply immediately in the workplace, creating benefits for both the individual and the organisation.

Find out more at ace.co.nz

Our training is designed to make concepts feel clear and accessible, no matter your tech comfort level. Arun’s patient, practical teaching style means people quickly find their footing and stay engaged - turning what could feel daunting into something genuinely easy to grasp.

Cheers Arun for always going the extra mile!

Ready to move beyond prompting?

Many people are comfortable using Copilot prompts, but the next step is AI agents that can automate everyday tasks and save even more time. Here's 3 useful agents you could build with AI today:

Email Management Agent: Prioritises important emails, highlights actions, and drafts replies.

Meeting Follow-Up Agent: Summarises discussions, captures key decisions, and creates action lists from meetings.

Knowledge & Procedures Agent: Finds answers from policies, procedures, templates, and internal documents in seconds.

The best part? You don't need coding skills or a technical background to build your own AI agents.

Our AI and Copilot training courses can help you learn how to design and create agents that make work easier, from beginner to advanced.

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We’re proud of the way our team bring warmth, expertise, and genuine care to every course. Our focus is on creating learning experiences that build confidence, capability, and the kind of momentum you can take straight back into your workplace.

Thanks Vicki for bringing such great energy to what you do.

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Due to demand, we've added two further online AI Enablement sessions on July 22.

Building practical confidence with AI tools is likely to become one of the biggest professional advantages people can develop over the next 12-24 months.

AI opportunities go well beyond generating content or drafting emails. With little to no coding experience, people can now build automations, create custom GPTs, connect tools together, and develop AI agents that handle repetitive tasks and support everyday work. It’s easy - when you have a solid understanding of what the tools can do and how to use them well.

Take advantage of these free online sessions, which give you an intro to each topic and some tangible takeaways you can apply at work straight away.

Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/ace/aiskills

How are you getting on with AI? Confidence with AI tends to develop in stages, from experimenting with simple prompts through to using it as a genuine part of how you (or your organisation) works.

Take a look at the five stages below and see which one sounds most like you. You might be surprised by how close you are to the next step.

And if you need a little help to get there, ACE Training is here for you.

We asked if you wanted to join us for Microsoft AI Skills Fest 2026 - and you showed up in droves!

Thanks to each and every one of you, who invested the time to learn more about AI and how it can support you in your role. Most of us have only just scraped the surface of knowing what AI can do, and how we might be using it more effectively.

If you joined us (or even if you couldn't make it this time), now might be a good time to ask yourself:

- What’s the one part of AI I’m most curious (or cautious) about right now?
- What’s one AI skill I think will become essential in my industry over the next few years?
- If I became more confident using AI tools over the next 6 months, what difference could that make for me both day-to-day and professionally?

We have AI skilling pathways for Executives, Knowledge workers and IT professionals. Reach out to the team at [email protected] for more info.

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Adobe InDesign remains the go‑to for professional layout design—whether you’re building marketing collateral, brochures, multi‑page documents, or polished print‑ready assets. The combination of precision, flexibility, and industry‑standard output keeps it firmly at the centre of modern design workflows.

But there is a learning curve. That’s why a structured training course with a knowledgeable instructor can save you hours of trial and error and help unlock the software’s full potential far more quickly.

Thanks Kiran, for helping this ACE customer make the most of their Adobe InDesign Essentials course!