Live Online · 31 Aug – 2 Sep 2026 · Ages 21–30

Graduate Into
the AI Era

A 3-day live online AI career accelerator for graduates and early-career professionals — transforming your CV, career positioning, and workplace confidence with AI in just 9 hours.

See the 3-Day Plan
21–30Ages
Live OnlineFormat
3 DaysDuration
3 HoursPer Day
31 Aug–2 SepDates
£147Early Bird
3,000+ Professionals Trained UK-Based · Expert-Led Real AI Tools, Real Outcomes Certificate of Completion Pathway into 4-Week Course

AI Is Already Reshaping Every Graduate's Career Landscape

Employers are not just expecting graduates to know about AI — they expect you to work with it. The gap between graduates who use AI confidently in professional contexts and those who don't is already one of the most significant differentiators in hiring.

Most graduates leave university knowing AI exists but without the practical, professional confidence to use it effectively in job applications, workplace tasks, or career positioning. This 3-day event closes that gap — fast.

85%of jobs by 2030 will require digital & AI literacy
more likely to be shortlisted with an AI-optimised CV
£8K+average salary premium for AI-fluent professionals in the UK
The 4 Levels of AI Adoption
  • 1
    Think with AI
    Using AI to research, brainstorm and plan
    You start here
  • 2
    Work with AI
    AI as your daily professional co-pilot
    Days 1–2
  • 3
    Build with AI
    Creating AI-powered tools and workflows
    Day 3
  • 4
    Automate & Scale with AI
    Agents, automation, full AI operations
    4-Week Course

The Clap Academy AI Adoption Framework

In 3 Days, You Will Be a Different Professional

Not AI awareness. Not AI theory. Practical, hands-on AI capability that transforms how you present yourself, do your work, and pursue your career.

01
Master AI for the Workplace

Go beyond casual usage. Use AI the way employers expect — for research, analysis, writing, presentations, reporting and decision support.

02
Transform Your CV & LinkedIn

Use AI to craft a standout, ATS-optimised CV and a compelling LinkedIn profile — with live demos and a personalised framework you keep forever.

03
Build a Professional AI Toolkit

Leave with a curated, working toolkit of the most important AI tools for your field — ready to use from Day 1 in your next role or interview.

04
Navigate AI Ethics Confidently

Understand the principles of responsible AI use — bias, privacy, intellectual property, over-reliance — and apply them with professional confidence.

05
Position for High-Value Roles

Understand which roles AI is creating, which it's changing, and how to position your skills at the intersection of your discipline and AI capability.

06
Launch into the AI & Automation Course

Day 3 gives you a clear, discounted pathway into Clap Academy's 4-week AI & Automation programme — the next level of your AI career.

Built for Graduates at a Career-Defining Moment

Designed for those aged 21–30 entering or navigating the early stages of their career in an AI-transformed world — and who want to arrive prepared, not catch up later.

Recent graduates (any discipline)Early-career professionalsJob seekers & career changersPostgraduate studentsNYSC participants (Nigeria)Aspiring data analystsBusiness & management gradsTech & IT graduatesMarketing & comms graduatesAnyone ready to upskill
Is this right for you?

If you have ever thought "I know AI is important but I don't know how to actually use it professionally" — this event was designed for you. You do not need any prior AI experience. You just need the willingness to show up, engage, and put the tools to work.

"I graduated with a good degree but had no idea how to use AI in a professional context. I felt behind. This kind of programme would have completely changed my job search from day one."

— Graduate feedback, Clap Academy Community

"Every employer I've spoken to mentions AI skills now. Not just tech roles — marketing, finance, HR, operations. Graduates who can use AI confidently stand out immediately."

— Hiring Manager, UK Mid-Market Firm

"The difference between graduates who understand how to work with AI and those who don't is becoming one of the biggest hiring differentiators in 2025 and beyond."

— LinkedIn UK Workforce Report, 2025

A Practical 3-Day AI Career Accelerator

This is not a passive online class. Each day builds on the last — from awareness to application to career positioning. You will leave with real outputs, new skills, and a clear next step.

01Day
Sunday 31 August 2026 · 3 Hours Live
AI Awareness & Workplace Intelligence
Understanding the AI-transformed world you are entering
What We Cover
  • What AI actually is — demystifying the technology behind the tools
  • How AI is transforming industries, roles and hiring decisions right now
  • The 4 Levels of AI Adoption — where most graduates are, where employers want you
  • Live hands-on with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity
  • AI tools map — which tools matter for which roles and industries
  • AI ethics: bias, hallucination, privacy, plagiarism, and over-reliance
  • What responsible AI use looks like in a professional context
  • The "AI-augmented professional" — what employers are actually looking for
Tools Explored
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexityCopilot
You Will Leave With
  • Personal AI awareness map (your tools, your industry)
  • AI tools comparison chart for your sector
  • AI Ethics Self-Assessment Checklist
  • "The AI-Augmented Professional" framework
  • Your first working prompt library (10+ starters)
  • Clear understanding of which AI roles pay most
"From 'I've heard of AI' to 'I understand how AI works — and how it works for me.'"
02Day
Monday 1 September 2026 · 3 Hours Live
AI Productivity & Career Positioning
Upgrading your CV, LinkedIn, brand, and professional output with AI
What We Cover
  • Prompting for professionals — the advanced framework for better AI outputs
  • AI-powered CV writing — live before/after transformation with real CVs
  • ATS optimisation — getting your CV past automated screening
  • LinkedIn profile makeover with AI — summary, headline, about section
  • Personal brand statement — who you are, what you offer, why you matter
  • AI for research, reports, data summaries, and presentations
  • AI for professional emails, proposals, and workplace communications
  • Interview preparation with AI — practice, feedback, and confidence
Tools Explored
ChatGPTClaudeCanva AIGammaLinkedIn AI
You Will Leave With
  • AI-enhanced CV draft (optimised for ATS)
  • LinkedIn bio and headline written with AI
  • Personal brand statement (your 3-line professional identity)
  • Professional prompt template library (20+ reusable prompts)
  • AI-generated research summary on your target industry
  • Interview preparation framework using AI
"Your CV, your LinkedIn, your brand — upgraded. In one session, with AI as your editor."
03Day
Tuesday 2 September 2026 · 3 Hours Live
Workplace Readiness & Your AI Career Path
Digital workplace confidence, career strategy, and your next step
What We Cover
  • The AI-native workplace — what it looks like, how to thrive in it
  • AI for project management — tools, agile workflows, task automation
  • Data-informed decision making — using AI to analyse, visualise, present
  • Career pathways in the AI economy — which roles are growing, which are shifting
  • How to stand out in AI-native organisations and interviews
  • Building your 30-day post-event AI career action plan
  • The 4-Week AI & Automation Course — exclusive cohort offer and live Q&A
  • Certificate of completion + programme close
Tools Explored
Notion AIMake.comPower BIChatGPTZapier
You Will Leave With
  • Digital workplace confidence checklist
  • AI career pathway map for your discipline
  • 30-day post-event AI career action plan
  • AI job readiness self-assessment score
  • Certificate of completion (Clap Academy)
  • Exclusive offer for 4-Week AI & Automation Course (Day 3 only)
"Three days to move from AI-curious graduate to AI-ready professional. Your career starts here."

You Will Leave with Real, Usable Career Assets

This is not theory. Every output you create over 3 days is yours to keep, improve, and use in your job search and career — immediately.

Personal AI Awareness Map
AI Ethics Self-Assessment
Professional AI Toolkit
AI-Enhanced CV Draft
LinkedIn Bio & Headline
Personal Brand Statement
Prompt Template Library (20+)
Interview Prep Framework
AI Research Summary
30-Day Career Action Plan
AI Career Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion

Ready to Go Deeper? Join the 4-Week AI & Automation Programme

This 3-day event gives you the foundation. But if you want to go further — to actually build AI tools, create automated workflows, and become the AI specialist in any room you walk into — the 4-Week AI & Automation Programme is the natural next step.

  • What is the 4-Week Programme?
    It is Clap Academy's flagship professional AI course — a structured, live online, expert-led programme that takes you from using AI to building with it. Over 4 weeks, you learn to design AI workflows, build automation agents, manage AI projects, and create real deliverables that belong in a professional portfolio.
  • Who is it for?
    It is designed for professionals and graduates who have completed the Launchpad and want to move from Level 2 (working with AI) to Level 3 and 4 (building with AI and automating at scale). No technical background is required — just motivation and commitment.
  • How much does it normally cost?
    The standard enrolment price is £749. On Day 3 of this event, Launchpad attendees receive an exclusive offer — the full programme for just £297. That is a saving of £452, available only during the live event and for a strictly limited time.
  • When does the next cohort start?
    The next cohort is announced on Day 3. You will get full details — dates, format, and the exclusive enrolment link — during the live session. Seats are limited to keep the learning experience small and high-quality.
Exclusive Day 3 Offer — Launchpad Attendees Only
4-Week AI & Automation Programme

Clap Academy's flagship professional AI programme. Go from using AI to building AI-powered solutions — with four weeks of live sessions, real projects, and expert guidance.

Wk 1
Foundations of AI & Agentic Systems
Understand how modern AI systems work — large language models, agents, APIs and no-code platforms.
Wk 2
AI Workflow Design & Automation
Design and build automated workflows using tools like Make.com and Zapier — saving hours of manual work.
Wk 3
Building AI Agents with No-Code Tools
Create your own AI agents — tools that think, respond, and act on your behalf — without needing to code.
Wk 4
Real-World AI Projects & Portfolio
Build and present a real AI project — a genuine piece of work you can show employers, clients, or investors.
Standard enrolment: £749
£297
Your exclusive Day 3 Launchpad rate
You save £452

This offer is presented and available on Day 3 of the AI Career Launchpad only. Full course details, start date, and enrolment link shared live during the session. Places are strictly limited.

3 Days. 12 Outputs. Career-Defining Confidence.

For less than the cost of most one-day workshops, you get 9 hours of guided, expert-led AI career transformation — and a clear pathway into the most in-demand skills in the UK job market.

Standard Rate
Standard Place
£197
Per person · Once early bird closes
  • 3 live online days (9 hours total)
  • Expert-led by Clap Academy facilitators
  • Full workbook and resource pack
  • 12 real AI-powered career outputs
  • Certificate of completion
  • Day 3 exclusive course offer
  • Access to Clap Academy alumni community

Spaces are strictly limited for the 31 Aug – 2 Sep 2026 live cohort.
Reserve your place now to secure the early bird rate before it closes.

Delivered by Clap Academy

Clap Academy is a UK-based AI-first digital skills training organisation with a proven track record of transforming professionals across the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa. Founded by Dr. Callistus Ikpunuekhai, Clap Academy has trained over 3,000 professionals in data analysis, business analysis, project management, and AI & automation.

The AI Career Launchpad is the final and most advanced event in the Clap Academy Summer AI Series 2026 — a coordinated three-event programme serving learners at every life stage, from children aged 7 to graduates aged 30.

3,000+Professionals Trained
3Countries Served
4Core Programmes
Clap Academy's Core Programmes
Data Analysis with AI
Business Analysis with AI
Project Management with AI
AI & Automation / Agentic AI ← your pathway
Summer AI Series 2026
3–5 AugAI for Kids — Ages 7–15
17–19 AugAI for Young People — Ages 16–20
31 Aug–2 SepAI Career Launchpad — Graduates ← you are here

Your Career in the AI Era
Starts on 31 August.

Limited to 50 graduates. Early Bird closes at 20 seats. The 4-Week AI & Automation offer is only available on Day 3.

Learn More About Clap Academy

Cohort target: 30–50 graduates. Once the early bird closes, standard rate applies at £197.