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WellWired Academy

The AI certification built for people over 50. £49.

Not just articles. A structured 15-module journey across four stages — starting simply and getting progressively more challenging. Earn a certificate that proves what you know, and share it on LinkedIn.

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£49

One payment. Lifetime access. Work at your own pace through 15 modules, then sit the final exam. Your certificate stays in your member account.

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15 structured modules across 4 progressive stages

Printable cheat sheets and hands-on exercises every module

Member dashboard with saved progress across devices

Rigorous 25-question final exam and LinkedIn-shareable certificate

What makes this worth paying for?

The value is in structure, follow-through, and proof of completion.

Free content answers isolated questions. The Academy takes you from hesitation to genuine competence — across 15 structured modules that start gently and build to real depth. The certificate at the end is not a participation badge. You earn it by passing a 25-question exam, which means it is actually worth something.

Included for £49

  • • A saved member dashboard to pick up where you left off
  • • 15 modules in 4 stages: Foundation, Applied, Critical Thinking, Expert
  • • A 25-question final exam with an 80% pass mark to keep it meaningful
  • • A certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile under Licences & Certifications

Course outline

15 modules across 4 stages — foundation to expert

Module 112 minutes

💡 What AI Actually Is (and Isn't)

Demystify AI in 5 minutes. No jargon, just clear answers to the questions you've been wondering about.

You now understand what AI is without the jargon.

Module 215 minutes

💬 Your First AI Conversation

Open ChatGPT and type your first question. We walk you through every click.

You have had your first proper AI conversation.

Module 314 minutes

🗣️ Talking to AI Like a Human

No 'prompt engineering' needed. Just talk naturally. Small tweaks make a big difference.

You can now guide AI instead of hoping for the best.

Module 418 minutes

✉️ AI for Everyday Writing

Draft letters, emails, thank-you notes, and complaints. Includes 10 ready-made templates.

You can use AI to write useful, everyday messages.

Module 518 minutes

🏥 AI for Health and Wellbeing

Research symptoms, understand medication leaflets, and prepare for GP appointments. With clear safety guidance.

You can use AI carefully for health understanding, not diagnosis.

Module 615 minutes

🌿 AI for Hobbies and Fun

Crosswords, gardening, recipes, travel planning, family history. Use AI for the things you actually enjoy.

You can make AI personally useful and enjoyable.

Module 717 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Staying Connected with Family

Get help with WhatsApp, video calls, and messaging. Plus: understand what your grandchildren are doing with AI.

You can use AI to save time on practical tasks.

Module 814 minutes

🔒 Staying Safe with AI

Spot scam calls, deepfakes, and fake messages. Learn what to never share and how to protect yourself.

You know how to stay safer as AI becomes more common.

Module 913 minutes

🚀 Beyond ChatGPT

Try Claude, Gemini, and voice assistants. Discover AI tools you are already using without realising.

You can think about AI calmly, not fearfully.

Module 1025 minutes

🔍 Critical Thinking with AI

AI is often confidently wrong. Learn how to spot errors, fact-check properly, and never be misled by a plausible-sounding answer.

You can think critically about AI output — the most valuable skill in this Academy.

Module 1125 minutes

🧠 How AI Really Works

What is a large language model? Why does AI make things up? Why does the same question get different answers? Explained without jargon.

You understand AI well enough to explain its limits to others.

Module 1228 minutes

⚖️ AI Ethics, Bias, and Society

What is bias in AI, and why does it happen? What happens to your data? What does AI mean for jobs and society? The questions that deserve honest answers.

You understand AI's place in society — and your own informed position within it.

Module 1328 minutes

⚙️ Advanced Techniques and Workflows

Role prompting, multi-step reasoning, chaining prompts. Techniques used by professionals — explained for everyday use.

You use AI the way professionals do — with precision and intent.

Module 1430 minutes

🌍 AI's Impact on the World

How AI is changing healthcare, finance, education, and daily life. What is coming in the next five years — and why your experience is an advantage.

You can discuss AI's real-world impact with confidence and context.

Module 1520 minutes

🎓 Your Academy Graduate Plan

You have completed the WellWired Academy. Build your ongoing AI routine, sit the final exam, and collect your certificate.

You are a WellWired Academy graduate. The certificate is yours to earn.

Member access

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Progress is attached to the learner, not just the browser they happen to be using.

Completion milestone

Final exam

25 questions drawn from all 15 modules. 80% to pass. Rigorous enough that the certificate actually means something.

Gift reward

LinkedIn certificate

Add your WellWired Academy certificate to LinkedIn under Licences & Certifications. Print it, save it as a PDF, or share a link directly.

For the right learner

For people who want to genuinely understand AI, not just dabble.

Free guides are enough for a quick introduction. The Academy is for people who want to go deep — understanding how AI works, thinking critically about it, and finishing with a certificate worth adding to their LinkedIn profile.

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