Department for Culture, Media and Sport written question – answered at on 10 July 2026.
Munira Wilson
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Education, Children and Families)
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, a) what AI training her Department provides, b) how many hours of AI training her Department provides and c) what topics and skills are covered.
Ian Murray
The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
In addition to centrally available AI training for all Civil Servants (via Civil Service Learning), the current training available to all DCMS staff includes:
DCMS AI in practice (Beginner level): an interactive, step-by-step module exploring DCMS guidances, compliance and best practices (1hr 33mins)
AI Ethics, Risks and Sustainability (Beginner level): explores the ethical landscape and sustainability of AI to help build confidence in its use (25 minutes)
Migration guide Gemini to Copilot (Beginner/Intermediate): a quick reference guide on the equivalent of functionalities between Gemini and Copilot
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