Stop wasting training budget on heavy theory and slides that delegates forget the next day. Join our training events, led by practitioners who walk the walk.
Your team sat through two days of slides, watched demos, nodded along, and got a certificate. Three weeks later, nobody is using AI differently. The prompt library never got opened. The workflows were never built. The budget was spent and the behaviour stayed the same.
This happens because most AI training is built by academics who study AI, not practitioners who deploy it. The exercises are generic. The examples are theoretical. The tools are demonstrated but never practised. And nobody thought about what happens after the session ends.
Your team doesn't need another lecture about what AI can do. They need structured practice with their own tools, their own documents, and their own workflows, led by someone who has done it in their industry, with follow-up support that ensures the skills actually stick.
That is what STOA programmes deliver.
If you are wondering what the best way to start is, these three core programmes are our recommendation for the best ROI on your training budget.
This programme takes participants from AI fundamentals through to advanced prompt engineering and real-world application. It combines the history and science behind generative AI with practical, hands-on skills that drive workplace productivity.
This executive programme gives leaders the knowledge and confidence to drive AI strategy within their organisations. It covers the full landscape, from understanding the technology to managing AI projects, navigating ethics and governance, and building a future-ready organisation.
This advanced programme takes professionals from understanding AI agents through to building live, working automations. We build no-code tools first, then low-code integration, then full-code agents and leave with deployable solutions.
You can't go wrong with any of these programmes; you have our word on this. Not only that, we encourage you to complete all three core programmes and earn the CEAL specialisation covering the whole spectrum.
Professionals who complete all three core programmes earn the STOA Certified Enterprise AI Leader (CEAL) credential, covering AI skills, business strategy, leadership decision-making, and hands-on automation. The complete path from understanding AI to building with it.
Become CEAL certifiedFeedback from organisations that invested in structured AI training.
Fantastic course, fast paced but 100% worth it. It's clear you enjoy this subject and have the experience to boot. You've been very insightful, thanks Daniel.
Honestly, the best AI course I've taken by far. This was specific in scope and helpful with useful activities.
Amazing and knowledgeable. Loved how practical it was, invaluable. And how we got to know loads of other models, not limiting to what we can access in the company. Loved it, thank you so much.
The Virtual Board of Directors is an awesome idea. Since small businesses can't afford this expertise, it seems so valuable. That new investor role will tell us what needs to be done to make the company more valuable. Thanks for the great example.
Very engaging and thought provoking. Daniel, you are very knowledgeable and passionate.
The training was very helpful as it mixes between technical and business use cases. Very helpful materials to better understand and very good instructor who is patient and has a great way of teaching.
Because training only works when it fits your practice, not when it is generic and off the shelf.
Before any programme starts, we conduct an internal analysis to understand your industry, your tools, your team's AI maturity, and your strategic goals. Then we rebuild every exercise, case study, prompt library and lab around your context and scenarios.
You get the soft copy of the learning materials, the templates, the dashboards, the handouts and even the labs for the advanced training events. Whatever was used at the event, you get to keep it and use it afterwards for your workflows.
We deliver in whatever security setup your organisation requires. Clean laptops, sandboxed cloud labs, dummy datasets, local AI models that never touch the public internet. Your IT and compliance teams set the rules, we build the training around them.
If you want to train a specific business function or department, here are the specialised tracks that we offer on demand.
Lead scoring, pipeline forecasting, personalised outreach, proposal generation, competitive intelligence.
Financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, fraud detection, risk modelling, compliance support.
Talent screening, engagement analysis, L&D personalisation, workforce planning, policy drafting.
Campaign optimisation, audience segmentation, lead generation, social media, performance analytics.
Process automation, supply chain optimisation, demand forecasting, quality management, predictive maintenance.
Service management, cybersecurity monitoring, infrastructure automation, code review, knowledge management.
How we make sure the training delivers results long after the session ends.
We have collaborated with Harvard's Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence on how AI applies to professional learning. That research is integrated into every curriculum we deliver.
Training doesn't end when the session does. Every programme includes 30 days of follow-up Q&A availability and resources to ensure lasting behaviour change.
In-house at your offices, public open-enrolment courses, or live virtual via Zoom, Teams, and Meet. Same depth and rigour in every format. Global delivery across all time zones.
Whether your organisation uses Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, the principles we teach work across all LLMs. No vendor lock-in. Skills that last beyond the next product update.
We teach what works today, not what worked six months ago. Our instructors are active practitioners who deliver AI in production daily. When the tools change, our curriculum changes with them.
Every programme includes a guided pathway to earn a Google AI certificate, giving your team an additional industry-recognised credential alongside their STOA certification.
Whatever programme you choose, it follows three proven instructional frameworks from design to delivery to evaluation.
Our signature approach structures every module into three phases for maximum retention and practical application.
The industry-standard model for course design and learning alignment.
The globally recognised four-level framework for measuring training effectiveness, from initial reaction to long-lasting post-training effects.
A selection of our specialised programmes for specific roles and disciplines. Have a different requirement? We design bespoke programmes and custom learning paths on request.
AI-assisted planning, risk tracking, stakeholder reporting, status automation, and resource forecasting. Built around the tools and workflows project managers use daily.
Portfolio-level AI applications for cross-project visibility, dependency tracking, benefits realisation, and executive reporting across complex programme environments.
AI for reconciliation, financial reporting, audit preparation, tax research, and compliance documentation. Designed for accounting professionals in practice and industry.
Requirements gathering, data modelling, process documentation, stakeholder communication, and insight generation using AI tools across the full BA lifecycle.
Campaign creation, SEO analysis, content generation, audience segmentation, and performance reporting. Practical AI skills for marketing teams managing live campaigns.
Data privacy, AI policy development, risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI practices. For organisations building their AI governance infrastructure.
Not ready to commit to a full programme? Join one of our live executive webinars.
We deliver in-house programmes for groups of 8 or more. For smaller teams, we recommend our public open-enrolment courses, or we can arrange a combined session with participants from other organisations.
Yes. Every programme begins with a Training Needs Analysis where we rebuild exercises, case studies, prompt libraries and labs around your industry, tools, and strategic goals.
Yes. Every delegate receives a STOA Institute certificate, plus a guided pathway to earn the Google AI certificate as an additional industry-recognised credential.
Every programme includes 30 days of post-programme Q&A availability and access to resources to ensure the skills translate into on-the-job behaviour change.
We recommend booking four to six weeks in advance to allow time for the Training Needs Analysis and full materials customisation. Faster turnarounds are possible on request.
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the programme are fully refundable. Rescheduling is offered free of charge with 7 days' notice, subject to availability.
For most teams, the Generative AI & Prompt Engineering programme is the foundational starting point. Leaders shaping AI policy should begin with AI Strategy & Governance.
Yes. Many enterprises run all three core programmes as a structured pathway, qualifying delegates for the Certified Enterprise AI Leader (CEAL) credential.
Yes. We deliver live virtual sessions via Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet with the same depth and rigour as our in-person programmes, across all time zones.
For standard programme content, we can deliver within two weeks. For bespoke and heavily customised programmes, four to six weeks is the typical lead time.
Every week without structured AI training costs your organisation in productivity, quality, and competitive positioning. The teams that invest in AI skills today will be the ones leading AI adoption across your business tomorrow.