AI Wales Programme

AI Pathfinder

A CPD certified workshop for senior leadership teams ready to navigate AI adoption with confidence. In one day, your team will gain hands-on experience with leading AI platforms, complete your organisation's AI governance framework, and leave with a prioritised 12-month implementation roadmap.

Duration
One day (10:00-16:00)
Format
In-person at your premises
Team size
Up to 8 participants
Certification
4.5 CPD hours

Workshop agenda

Five structured sessions taking your team from AI awareness to a concrete implementation plan, with hands-on platform experience along the way.

1

Discovery and Assessment

60 min

Identify your organisation's key challenges and map them against AI opportunities using our 2x2 Impact vs Feasibility matrix.

AI Skills AuditOrganisational challengesOpportunity mappingPriority identification
2

The AI Landscape

75 min

Build foundational AI literacy and see five leading platforms in action with demonstrations tailored to your challenges.

AI foundationsClaudeChatGPTMicrosoft CopilotGoogle NotebookLMEchoDepth
3

Hands-on AI Lab

55 min

Apply what you've learned with guided practical exercises using real scenarios from your organisation.

Prompt engineeringPractical exercisesReal-world applicationGroup insights
4

Governance, Ethics and Readiness

45 min

Address data privacy, GDPR, responsible AI principles, and complete your organisation's AI governance framework.

GDPR and data privacyAI bias and ethicsAccountabilityGovernance framework
5

Your 12-Month AI Roadmap

25 min

Collaboratively develop a prioritised implementation roadmap aligned to your strategic objectives, including 30-day quick wins.

Roadmap canvasQuick winsImplementation prioritiesNext steps

Learning objectives

By the end of the workshop, your team will be able to:

Understand AI fundamentals

Explain what AI is, how it works at a foundational level, and distinguish between different types of AI tools and their business applications.

Assess organisational readiness

Evaluate your organisation's current AI readiness and identify specific operational areas where AI tools could deliver measurable improvement.

Use leading AI platforms

Demonstrate practical use of leading AI platforms including Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google NotebookLM and EchoDepth.

Navigate governance and ethics

Evaluate the ethical, governance and data privacy considerations senior leaders must address when adopting AI.

Apply emotional readiness frameworks

Understand how emotional intelligence and stakeholder readiness influence successful AI adoption.

Build your AI roadmap

Collaboratively develop a prioritised, bespoke 12-month AI implementation roadmap aligned to your organisation's strategic objectives.

What you take away

Every participant leaves with a comprehensive resource pack and completed frameworks ready for immediate use.

Delegate Workbook

Comprehensive workbook used throughout the day to capture insights, reflections and action items.

AI Tool Quick Reference Cards

One-page guides for each of the five AI platforms demonstrated during the workshop.

Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet

Practical prompting techniques to get better results from any AI platform.

AI Governance Framework

Completed governance and ethics framework document ready for organisational implementation.

AI Roadmap Canvas

Your team's prioritised 12-month AI implementation roadmap with 30-day quick wins.

CPD Certificate

Certificate of Attendance confirming 4.5 CPD hours of structured learning.

Is this right for your team?

This workshop is for you if:

  • You are a senior leadership team wanting AI clarity
  • You want hands-on experience, not just theory
  • You need a concrete roadmap, not vague recommendations
  • You want training tailored to your organisation
  • You need to address governance and ethics properly

This workshop is not for you if:

  • You want hands-on technical ML/AI engineering training
  • You are an individual rather than a leadership team
  • You want ongoing cohort-based learning over weeks

Looking for something else? Check our AI Champions programme for mid-level staff, or training courses for individuals.

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend the AI Pathfinder workshop?

AI Pathfinder is designed for senior leadership teams: C-Suite executives, directors, and senior managers. We recommend bringing your whole leadership team (maximum 8 participants) to ensure alignment and shared understanding.

Do we need any prior AI knowledge?

No prior AI knowledge is required. The workshop is designed to take participants from any starting point to confident understanding. You should bring a laptop or tablet with internet access.

Where does the workshop take place?

AI Pathfinder is delivered in-person at your premises. We bring all equipment and materials. You provide a meeting room with projector/screen, Wi-Fi, and refreshments.

What makes this different from a standard AI course?

Unlike generic training, Pathfinder is tailored to your organisation. We use your real challenges, demonstrate solutions relevant to your context, and you leave with a bespoke roadmap — not just knowledge.

What is the CPD certification?

The programme is CPD certified, providing 4.5 CPD hours (points) of structured active learning. All qualifying delegates receive a CPD Certificate of Attendance.

What happens after the workshop?

You leave with a completed 12-month roadmap and governance framework. AI Wales can provide follow-up support including implementation guidance, AI Champions training for your team, or ongoing mentorship.

How much does it cost?

Contact us for pricing. We offer competitive rates for Welsh organisations and can discuss funding options that may be available.

Book your workshop

Ready to give your leadership team AI clarity? Contact us to discuss dates, requirements, and how we can tailor the workshop to your organisation.