AI Training for SMEs

Your team is falling behind on AI

Most SMEs know AI matters but don't know where to start. We run practical, hands-on training that gets your team using AI tools within a day - not theory, not hype, just results.

40+Teams trained
6hrsAvg. saved per week
4.9Rating

Before training

Team manually drafts emails, reports and proposals. 3-4 hours per day on repetitive tasks.

After training

Same work done in 40% of the time. AI handles first drafts, data analysis, scheduling.

6 months on

AI adoption embedded across workflows. Team self-sufficient. No ongoing dependency.

The problem

Your competitors are already using AI

67% of SMEs say they want to adopt AI but don't know how. Meanwhile, businesses that have adopted AI tools report saving 6+ hours per employee per week. The gap is widening.

The biggest barrier isn't cost or technology - it's knowledge. Your team needs practical training, not a sales pitch for another SaaS tool.

67%of SMEs want AI but don't know where to start
6hrssaved per employee per week with AI tools
78%of AI adoption fails without proper training
3xfaster ROI with structured onboarding
Programme

What your team will learn

Practical, role-specific training across six modules. Every session includes hands-on exercises using your actual business workflows.

01

AI fundamentals

What AI can and can't do. How large language models work. Setting realistic expectations and identifying quick wins for your business.

02

Prompt engineering

How to write prompts that get useful results. Structuring instructions, providing context, iterating. The difference between a vague ask and a precise one.

03

Writing and comms

Using AI to draft emails, proposals, reports and marketing copy. Editing AI output to match your brand voice. Building reusable templates.

04

Data and analysis

Summarising documents, extracting insights from spreadsheets, generating reports. Turning hours of manual analysis into minutes.

05

Workflow automation

Connecting AI to your existing tools. Automating repetitive tasks across email, CRM, project management and customer support.

06

Strategy and adoption

Building an AI adoption roadmap for your business. Change management, measuring ROI, staying current as tools evolve.

Training formats

Choose what fits your team

Starter

Half-day workshop

From £800

A focused, 4-hour session covering AI fundamentals and immediate quick wins. Perfect for teams that want a fast start.

  • Up to 12 participants
  • Modules 1-2 covered
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Takeaway prompt library
  • In-person or remote
Ongoing

Retained support

From £600/month

Monthly check-ins, new tool evaluations and ad-hoc training as your team's needs evolve. For businesses serious about staying ahead.

  • Monthly strategy session
  • Tool and workflow audits
  • New starter onboarding
  • Slack/email support
  • Quarterly progress review
Beyond training

We don't just teach, we build

Training is the starting point. These services embed AI into your business so adoption sticks and results compound.

AI audit

From £500

We map your current workflows, identify the top 10 tasks AI can handle, and deliver a report with estimated time and cost savings. The starting point for every serious engagement.

Custom prompt library

From £400

20-30 role-specific prompts and custom GPTs tailored to your business. Your team gets ready-made tools they can use from day one, not generic templates from a blog post.

AI policy and governance

From £300

A complete AI usage policy for your business. Data handling rules, confidentiality guidelines, approved tools, and compliance guardrails. Essential for regulated industries.

Process automation build

From £1,200

We build the automations for you. Zapier and Make workflows, custom GPTs, email sequences, report generation. Hands-off implementation, not just advice.

Tool procurement advisory

From £400

We evaluate AI tools for your specific needs, compare options, negotiate licences and prevent you overspending on subscriptions you don't need. Independent, vendor-neutral advice.

Monthly AI briefing

From £200/month

A 30-minute monthly session updating your team on new tools, features and use cases relevant to your industry. Keeps you current without the noise of trying to follow the space yourself.

01
Flagship programme

AI Champion Programme

We train 1-2 people in your business to become your internal AI lead. Over 6 weeks, they learn to evaluate tools, train colleagues, build prompts and drive adoption across the organisation. After the programme, you're self-sufficient.

From £2,500 · 6 weeks
Weekly 90-minute coaching sessions
Tool evaluation framework
Internal training delivery skills
Prompt engineering mastery
Change management playbook
Ongoing Slack support during programme
6Week programme
1-2Champions trained
90mWeekly sessions
100%Self-sufficient after
Industry bootcamps

AI training built for your sector

Generic AI training wastes time. Our industry bootcamps use your language, your workflows and your actual business challenges.

AI for accountants

Automate bookkeeping summaries, client reporting, tax research and document extraction. Built around Xero, QuickBooks and HMRC workflows.

XeroQuickBooksReporting

AI for recruiters

Speed up CV screening, outreach, job descriptions and candidate communication. Integrates with your ATS and LinkedIn workflows.

CV ScreeningOutreachATS

AI for estate agents

Generate property descriptions, automate viewing follow-ups, create market reports and manage vendor communications at scale.

ListingsFollow-upsReports

AI for lawyers

Summarise case law, draft correspondence, review contracts and extract key clauses. Compliance-first approach to AI in legal practice.

Contract ReviewResearchDrafting

AI for marketing

Content ideation, copywriting, campaign analysis, social scheduling and reporting. From brief to publish in half the time.

ContentAnalyticsSocial

AI for construction

Streamline quoting, site reporting, supplier comms, scheduling and safety documentation. Built for teams that work on-site, not just at desks.

QuotingSchedulingReporting
Who this is for

Built for real businesses

We work with SMEs across every sector. If your team uses a computer, AI training will save them time.

Professional services

Accountants, lawyers, consultants. Automate document review, client reporting and proposal generation.

Agencies and marketing

Content teams, designers, strategists. Speed up copywriting, research, briefing and campaign analysis.

Trades and operations

Construction, logistics, manufacturing. Streamline quoting, scheduling, invoicing and supplier comms.

Retail and hospitality

Shops, restaurants, salons. Improve customer comms, inventory planning, social media and booking management.

Results

What teams report after training

6hrssaved per employee per week
40%faster first drafts
89%still using AI tools 3 months later
3xreturn on training investment
FAQ

Common questions

No. Our training is designed for non-technical teams. We start from zero and build up. If you can use email and a web browser, you can learn to use AI effectively.

ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and sector-specific tools relevant to your business. We're tool-agnostic - we teach principles that work across platforms.

Yes. We deliver training both in-person and remotely via Zoom or Teams. Remote sessions are just as interactive, with screen sharing, breakout exercises and live Q&A.

Most teams report time savings within the first week. The workshop format means your team leaves with practical skills they can use immediately, not just theory to think about.

Yes. Before every engagement we audit your current workflows and build exercises around your actual business tasks. A law firm gets different examples than a marketing agency.

We cover data handling best practices as part of every programme. We'll help you set up usage policies, understand what data goes where, and configure tools to protect sensitive information.

Get started

Stop watching your competitors pull ahead

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your team's needs and recommend the right programme.

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