AI training for Welsh organisations
Everything we teach, in one place. Practical, jargon-free training that bridges the gap between AI hype and real business value — delivered across Wales and online.
There are two ways to train with us. Join a structured programme — named, fixed in format and CPD certified — or have us build in-house training around your own team.
Which is right for you?
Our programmes form a ladder. Most organisations start by getting their leadership team aligned, then develop someone internal to carry the work forward.
| Option | Who it is for | How long | From | With 75% FSP funding* | You leave with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI PathfinderCPD Certified · 4.5 hours | A whole senior leadership team from one organisation | Half a day | £500 | £125 | A prioritised 12-month AI roadmap and a completed governance framework |
| AI ChampionsCPD Certified · 35 hours | One internal AI lead per organisation, sponsored by senior leadership | Six months | £21,000 | £5,250 | A completed live AI initiative and a business-ready roadmap |
| AI Leadership Accelerator | Individual senior leaders and executives | Six weeks | Register interest | — | An AI strategy you can defend and a scoped, sponsored project |
| SME AI Jumpstart | SMEs with fewer than 50 staff | Three days spread over four weeks | Register interest | — | A readiness audit, a chosen use case and a supplier shortlist |
| In-house training | Any team of four or more | Scoped with you — days to weeks | £4,500 | £1,125 | Whatever you scope with us — content built around your tools and challenges |
* Prices are starting figures — the final quote depends on format and group size. AI Wales is not VAT registered, so there is no VAT to add. The funded column shows the 25% an employer would meet if their application to the AI Skills Pilot within the Welsh Government Flexible Skills Programme succeeds. The pilot contributes 75% of eligible training costs, runs to the end of March 2027 and is capped at £50,000 per application. Funding is discretionary, paid in arrears, and eligibility and award rest with the Welsh Government — apply through a Business Wales Expression of Interest before you book. More on funding.
Structured programmes
Named programmes that run to a set format, with defined outcomes and CPD certification.
AI Pathfinder
CPD Certified · 4.5 hoursA half-day facilitated session for your leadership team. Live demonstrations of five AI platforms, a readiness assessment against your real challenges, and a roadmap you agree in the room.
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AI Champions
CPD Certified · 35 hoursDevelop the person who will lead AI inside your organisation. Your champion learns by running a live AI initiative with coaching behind them, not by sitting through classroom theory. Graduates can join the AI Wales Champions Network for ongoing support.
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AI Leadership Accelerator
For senior leaders who want to move beyond AI awareness into confident, strategic AI leadership — alongside peers facing the same decisions.
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SME AI Jumpstart
A practical, affordable route into AI adoption for smaller Welsh businesses — audit, use case selection and an implementation plan you can actually run.
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In-house training for your team
For teams of four or more, we build training around your organisation — at your premises or online. We assess where your team is now, identify the gaps, and design something that fits your industry, your tools and your objectives.
Anything from a half-day awareness session for your leadership team to a multi-week technical bootcamp for your engineers. These are the themes we most often build around.
Leadership and board level
AI strategy, governance frameworks, risk and ethics, and board-level decision-making for C-suite, NEDs and senior leaders.
Evaluating AI opportunities · Establishing governance · Managing AI risk · Leading transformation
Business and SME adoption
Identifying high-impact use cases, choosing tools that fit your budget, and implementing things that deliver measurable return.
Hands-on with ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot · Use case selection · Productivity automation
Technical and engineering
Hands-on sessions for data scientists, ML engineers and developers building and deploying real systems.
Applied ML in Python · LLM engineering and RAG · Responsible AI deployment
Sector-specific
Training shaped around the regulatory and operational reality of your industry.
Financial services and FCA compliance · Public sector procurement · Healthcare, data protection and NHS integration
Why train with AI Wales?
Our training is designed specifically for Welsh organisations, combining global AI expertise with local business context. Our trainers are practitioners from the Welsh AI community — people who understand the challenges facing Cardiff fintechs, Swansea manufacturers and North Wales agricultural businesses.
Practical, not theoretical
Every session includes hands-on work with real AI tools. You leave with skills you can apply immediately, not just slides to file away.
CPD certified
AI Pathfinder (4.5 hours) and AI Champions (35 hours) are CPD certified, giving you professional recognition and documented learning hours.
Flexible delivery
Train in person across Wales, join online, or have us deliver in-house at your own premises.
75% funding may be available
The AI Skills Pilot within the Welsh Government Flexible Skills Programme contributes 75% of eligible AI training costs, running to the end of March 2027. Funding is discretionary and applied for through Business Wales. We will help you check whether your training qualifies.
Training locations across Wales
Common questions
What is the difference between your programmes and your in-house training?
Programmes are structured, named and fixed in format — AI Pathfinder and AI Champions both run to a set shape and carry CPD certification. In-house training is built around your organisation: we scope the content, length and delivery to what your team actually needs. If you want something proven off the shelf, choose a programme. If you need something shaped to you, choose in-house.
Which programme should I start with?
If you want your whole leadership team aligned on AI in half a day, start with AI Pathfinder. If you already know AI matters and need someone internal to own it, choose AI Champions. Many organisations do Pathfinder first and then send their nominated lead to Champions.
Do we need any prior AI knowledge?
No. Our programmes are designed to take participants from any starting point. AI Champions focuses on practical AI use, data literacy, business process and change management rather than technical implementation — no coding or data science background is required.
Where is training delivered?
In person in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham and across North Wales, online, or at your own premises. AI Pathfinder is delivered in person at your site.
How much does AI training cost in Wales?
AI training in Wales from AI Wales starts at £500 for AI Pathfinder, a half-day session delivered in person at your site for a leadership team or single department, CPD certified for 4.5 hours and capped at eight people. Bespoke in-house training built around your own systems starts at £4,500, and AI Champions, a six-month programme capped at eight people per cohort and CPD certified for 35 hours, starts at £21,000. AI Wales is not VAT registered, so these are final prices with no VAT to add. Eligible Welsh employers can recover 75% of these costs through the AI Skills Pilot within the Welsh Government Flexible Skills Programme, which brings AI Pathfinder to £125, in-house training to £1,125 and AI Champions to £5,250. The pilot runs to the end of March 2027 and is capped at £50,000 per application. Funding is discretionary, paid in arrears, and awarded by the Welsh Government.
Are your programmes CPD certified?
AI Pathfinder is CPD certified for 4.5 hours and AI Champions for 35 hours. Our other programmes are in development and we are designing them for CPD certification.
Can Welsh organisations get funding towards AI training?
Yes. The Welsh Government Flexible Skills Programme runs an AI Skills Pilot that contributes 75% of eligible AI training costs, up from the standard 50%. The pilot runs until the end of March 2027. Funding is capped at a maximum contribution of £50,000 per application, is discretionary, and is paid in arrears once the training is complete. Training must be accredited or delivered to a recognised industry standard, and employers may choose any certified provider — there is no requirement to use a particular training company. Apply through a Business Wales Expression of Interest before you book, and note that eligibility and award rest with the Welsh Government. AI Wales will help you check whether your planned training qualifies.