AI Training for Michigan Businesses
Practical, hands-on courses that build real AI capabilities for your team. No technical background required. Full-day programs with measurable outcomes.
Michigan employers: our courses qualify for Going PRO Talent Fund reimbursement — up to $1,500 per employee. Many employers pay $0.
Our courses
Two full-day programs — take them independently or as a sequence
AI for Business: Practical Skills for the Modern Workplace
8-hour hands-on course — no technical background required
A full-day, hands-on course that teaches business professionals how to use AI tools to save time, reduce costs, and make better decisions — starting today. Every module includes hands-on exercises using real business scenarios. Participants leave with an AI implementation plan tailored to their own organization.
What you'll cover
- AI fundamentals: what it can and can't do, choosing the right tools
- Prompt engineering: write effective prompts that produce usable output
- Daily operations: email triage, meeting notes, document analysis with AI
- Marketing & sales: content creation, competitive research, campaign building
What you leave with
- Write effective business prompts that produce usable output
- Automate or accelerate 3+ common daily business tasks with AI
- Create professional marketing content that matches your brand voice
- Build a 90-day AI adoption roadmap for your organization
AI Build Day: Build Working AI Tools for Your Business
8-hour intensive — teams leave with working AI tools
An 8-hour intensive where teams of 4-5 choose a track, build a real AI-powered tool using no-code platforms, and take it home. Every participant leaves with a working tool their organization can use immediately — not a binder of slides.
What you'll cover
- Three build tracks: AI Assistant, Automation Engine, or Intelligence Dashboard
- AI foundations: data privacy tiers, prompt engineering, tool selection
- Team problem scoping with Build Brief templates
- Guided build sprint: instructor demos then teams customize
What you leave with
- Working AI-powered tool your team takes home and uses immediately
- Completed Build Brief defining problem, solution, and success criteria
- 1-page User Guide for your tool
- ROI calculation with time saved and dollar value
Why train with us
Training that translates directly to better work
Hands-On, Not Theoretical
Every session uses real business scenarios. Participants leave with working skills and tools, not just slides.
Led by a Practitioner
Your instructor has built and deployed the AI systems he teaches. No junior trainers reading from a script.
Customized to Your Industry
We adapt every program to your industry, tools, and team skill levels. Manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and more.
Talent Fund Eligible
Both courses qualify for Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund reimbursement — up to $1,500 per employee. Many employers pay $0.
Per Employee
Up to $1,500
Our Courses
2 Programs
Duration
8 Hours Each
Net Cost
Often $0
Grant-funded training
Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund reimburses employers for qualified training. Both of our courses are eligible — many employers pay nothing out of pocket.
Going PRO Talent Fund
MichiganUp to $1,500 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 courses and grant funding
We offer two full-day courses: AI for Business (learn to use AI tools across your operations) and AI Build Day (teams build working AI tools they take home). Both are 8 hours, hands-on, and require no technical background. They can be taken independently or as a sequence.
Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund reimburses employers for qualified training costs — up to $1,500 per employee. Both of our courses are Talent Fund eligible with structured curricula, assessments, and certificates of completion. Many employers pay $0 out of pocket after reimbursement.
No. Both courses are designed for business professionals with basic computer skills. No programming, coding, or technical background required. We teach practical AI skills using everyday business scenarios.
Yes. We adapt exercises, case studies, and discussion prompts to your specific industry — manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, or other sectors. The core frameworks stay the same; the examples become immediately relevant to your team.
Yes. We offer on-site, virtual, and hybrid delivery. On-site is ideal for Build Day where real-time collaboration matters. Virtual works well for the AI for Business course with distributed teams. We'll recommend the best format for your situation.
AI for Business teaches your team to USE AI tools effectively across operations, marketing, and strategy — participants leave with an implementation plan. AI Build Day is more advanced: teams BUILD working AI tools (chatbots, automations, or dashboards) they take home. Take AI for Business first, then Build Day 30-60 days later for maximum impact.
Ready to upskill your team?
Whether you need AI literacy or hands-on tool building, we'll help you find the right program for your team. We also help you apply for Talent Fund reimbursement.
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