AI & Analytics Training for Teams
Practical, hands-on training that builds real capabilities—not just awareness. From half-day workshops to multi-week courses, we help your team develop the skills to work with AI and data effectively.
Michigan businesses: most programs qualify for grant funding that covers up to $3,500 per employee.
Training programs
Programs designed to build lasting capabilities, not just check a training box
What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Your Business
Cut through the hype in 2 hours
A focused session that separates AI reality from marketing hype. Learn how LLMs, computer vision, and predictive models actually work, then identify high-impact AI opportunities specific to your operations.
What you'll cover
- How LLMs and AI models work (no PhD required)
- AI capabilities vs. limitations — what it can and can't do today
- Identifying AI opportunities in your specific operations
Outcomes
- Shared vocabulary for AI across your team
- Prioritized list of AI opportunities for your business
- Clear understanding of what AI can and cannot do today
AI Risk, Trust, and Your Organization's Exposure
Navigate AI governance without paralysis
Understand your organization's AI risk exposure and build a practical governance framework. Covers regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, state laws, NIST AI RMF), vendor risk assessment, and shadow AI management.
What you'll cover
- Current AI regulatory landscape and what's coming
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework overview
- Vendor AI risk assessment — what to ask before buying
Outcomes
- AI risk assessment for your organization
- Draft AI acceptable use policy
- Vendor evaluation checklist for AI tools
AI Tools Audit: What You Already Have
Discover AI features hiding in your existing software
Most organizations are already paying for AI features they're not using. This session audits your existing software stack — Microsoft 365 Copilot, Salesforce Einstein, Google Workspace AI, and more — to find quick wins and optimize licenses.
What you'll cover
- AI features in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce
- Audit methodology: mapping what you have vs. what you're using
- Shadow AI discovery — finding unauthorized tools in your org
Outcomes
- Complete AI tools inventory for your organization
- License optimization recommendations
- Shadow AI usage report
Reading Data Like a Manager
Interpret dashboards and make better decisions
For managers who consume data but don't create it. Learn to read dashboards critically, ask the right questions about data, spot misleading visualizations, and communicate data-driven decisions to your teams.
What you'll cover
- KPIs that matter vs. vanity metrics
- Reading dashboards: what to look for and what to question
- Common data visualization tricks and how to spot them
Outcomes
- Ability to critically evaluate any dashboard or report
- Framework for choosing the right KPIs for your team
- Vocabulary for requesting data from analysts
Prompt Engineering: Writing AI Instructions That Work
Systematic techniques for reliable AI outputs
Stop getting random outputs from AI. This hands-on workshop teaches systematic prompt engineering techniques — from basic patterns to advanced chain-of-thought reasoning — so your team gets consistent, high-quality results every time.
What you'll cover
- Prompt anatomy: system prompts, context, examples, constraints
- The CRISP framework for structured prompt design
- Chain-of-thought and step-by-step reasoning techniques
Outcomes
- Personal prompt library with tested, reusable templates
- Ability to get consistent outputs from any AI tool
- Framework for testing and improving prompts over time
Automating Work: AI Workflows Without Code
Build AI automations with Zapier, Make, and Power Automate
Build real AI-powered automations without writing a single line of code. Using tools like Zapier, Make, and Power Automate, you'll automate document processing, email triage, data entry, and reporting workflows by the end of the session.
What you'll cover
- No-code automation platforms: Zapier, Make, Power Automate
- Connecting AI to your existing tools (email, CRM, docs)
- Document processing: invoices, forms, and reports
Outcomes
- At least 2 working automations built during the session
- Ability to identify and automate repetitive workflows
- Understanding of no-code automation platform capabilities
Automating Work: AI Workflows With APIs
Build AI automations with webhooks, APIs, and light scripting
For technically comfortable teams ready to build more powerful AI automations. Connect AI APIs directly, build webhook-triggered workflows, and write light scripts that process documents, analyze data, and integrate with your systems.
What you'll cover
- AI API fundamentals: OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI
- Webhook-triggered automation workflows
- Building data pipelines with AI processing steps
Outcomes
- Working API-based automation built during the session
- Ability to integrate AI APIs into existing systems
- Understanding of tool calling and function calling patterns
Building an AI Business Case: Data, Metrics, and ROI
Make the numbers work before you invest
Turn AI ideas into funded projects. This workshop provides a structured framework for building an AI business case — from identifying costs and benefits to presenting a compelling ROI analysis to leadership.
What you'll cover
- AI project cost anatomy: build vs. buy vs. augment
- Quantifying AI benefits: time savings, error reduction, revenue
- ROI calculation framework for AI investments
Outcomes
- Completed business case template for one AI initiative
- ROI calculation for a real project in your organization
- Vendor evaluation scorecard
Dashboard Design Lab
Build a real dashboard from scratch in one session
A hands-on lab where you design and build a dashboard during the session. Learn tool-agnostic design principles that work with Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets, or any visualization tool your organization uses.
What you'll cover
- Dashboard design principles: clarity, hierarchy, actionability
- Choosing the right chart type for your data story
- Layout patterns that guide the viewer's eye
Outcomes
- Working dashboard built during the session
- Dashboard design checklist for future projects
- Before/after examples from your own reports
RAG and Knowledge Bases: Connecting AI to Your Data
Build AI that knows your organization
Build a working RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipeline that connects AI to your organization's documents and data. Covers vector databases, chunking strategies, retrieval evaluation, and production deployment patterns.
What you'll cover
- RAG architecture: how retrieval-augmented generation works
- Vector databases: choosing and configuring the right one
- Document chunking strategies for different content types
Outcomes
- Working RAG pipeline built during the session
- Understanding of vector database options and trade-offs
- Document preparation checklist for your knowledge base
AI for Data Analysis: Raw Data to Business Insights
Use AI to analyze data faster and deeper
Learn to use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) as data analysis assistants. Upload datasets, ask questions in plain English, generate visualizations, and produce reports — turning hours of manual analysis into minutes.
What you'll cover
- AI-assisted data exploration and pattern discovery
- Prompt techniques for data analysis tasks
- Generating charts and visualizations with AI
Outcomes
- Ability to use AI for rapid data exploration
- Prompt templates for common analysis tasks
- Working analysis of a real dataset with AI-generated visualizations
Certificate tracks
Bundle workshops into structured programs sized for grant funding
AI-Ready Workforce
11.5 hours · 4 workshops
Comprehensive AI literacy and hands-on skills for frontline and salaried employees. Covers what AI can do, responsible use, effective prompting, and building no-code automations.
Included workshops
- What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Your Business
- AI Risk, Trust, and Your Organization's Exposure
- Prompt Engineering: Writing AI Instructions That Work
- Automating Work: AI Workflows Without Code
Data-Driven Leadership
9 hours · 3 workshops
Equip supervisors and managers with the skills to read data critically, build AI business cases, and use AI tools for data analysis and decision making.
Included workshops
- Reading Data Like a Manager
- Building an AI Business Case: Data, Metrics, and ROI
- AI for Data Analysis: Raw Data to Business Insights
AI Implementation Practitioner
13.5 hours · 4 workshops
Technical track for IT staff and data analysts. Build prompt engineering skills, connect AI to your data with RAG, and build API-based automation workflows.
Included workshops
- What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Your Business
- Prompt Engineering: Writing AI Instructions That Work
- RAG and Knowledge Bases: Connecting AI to Your Data
- Automating Work: AI Workflows With APIs
Why train with us
Training that translates directly to better work
Hands-On, Not Theoretical
Every session uses real business scenarios and your actual data. Participants leave with working skills, not just slides.
Led by Senior Practitioners
Your trainers have built and deployed the systems they teach. No junior instructors reading from a script.
Customized to Your Context
We adapt every program to your industry, tools, and team skill levels. No generic off-the-shelf content.
Post-Training Support
Training doesn't end when the session does. We include follow-up office hours and async support to ensure skills stick.
Per Employee
Up to $3,500
Grant Programs
30+
Funding Sources
Federal + State
Application Help
Free
Grant-funded training programs
Multiple state and federal programs can cover most or all of your training costs. We help you navigate the application process.
Going PRO Talent Fund
MichiganUp to $3,500 per employee
Michigan's flagship employer-led training grant. Reimburses employers for training that upskills current employees. 88% of awards go to small businesses, with $54.8M budgeted for FY2026.
$54.8M FY2026 budget — 88% goes to small businesses
DOL Industry-Driven Skills Fund
Up to $8M per award
Federal grants for industry partnerships that develop training in high-demand sectors. AI infrastructure and workforce development are priority areas for 2025–2026 funding cycles.
Priority funding area: AI infrastructure
WIOA Training Programs
Varies by program
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds skills training for in-demand occupations. AI and data skills are increasingly encouraged under WIOA's national priorities, with $1.39B allocated nationally.
$1.39B national allocation — AI skills encouraged
Registered AI Apprenticeship
Up to $3,500 per apprentice
The first national AI apprenticeship standard was established in 2025. Registered apprenticeships qualify for tax credits and grant funding, making structured AI training nearly free for employers.
First national AI apprenticeship standard (2025)
Training FAQ
Common questions about our training programs and grant funding
We offer two formats: Essentials (2 hours) for focused introductions to specific topics, and Workshops (3-4 hours) for hands-on, deep-dive sessions. Workshops can be taken individually or bundled into certificate tracks of 9-14 hours.
Programs like Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund reimburse employers for qualified training costs — often covering 50-100% of the expense. Our workshops are designed to be grant-sized with no minimum hour requirements. We help you navigate the application process and handle all documentation.
Certificate tracks bundle 3-4 individual workshops into a structured program (9-14 hours total). They're designed to fit specific grant funding caps and provide comprehensive skill development. Each track targets a specific audience: frontline employees, managers, or technical staff.
Yes. Every workshop includes industry-specific scenario packs — we swap in case studies, exercises, and discussion prompts tailored to manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, or your specific sector. The core frameworks stay the same; the examples become immediately relevant to your team.
Yes. We offer on-site, virtual, and hybrid delivery. Virtual sessions work well for distributed teams, while on-site delivery is ideal for hands-on workshops where real-time collaboration matters. We'll recommend the best format for your situation.
Every workshop includes pre- and post-assessments measuring skill improvement — a requirement for grant compliance. We also track hands-on exercise completion and work with you to define business metrics (like time saved or tools adopted) so you can see the ROI.
Ready to upskill your team?
Whether you need a half-day AI workshop or a multi-week course, we'll design a program that fits your team and budget. We can also help you apply for grant funding to cover the cost.