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Couch to AI: Level 2 (Adopting AI)

Take the next step from using AI to embedding it in your organisation

Solent Growth Partnership has secured a limited number of exclusive places on Couch to AI: Level 2 (Adopting AI) – a practical, non-technical programme designed to support organisations to move from individual AI use to effective, responsible adoption.

Delivered live online over five weeks, the course provides practical guidance you can apply immediately to drive organisational value.

What you’ll learn

By the end of the programme, you will:

  • Assess your organisation’s AI readiness
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity with AI
  • Design practical workflows and use cases
  • Understand how to scope an AI policy
  • Build a 90-day AI adoption plan

The programme focuses on turning AI from a tool into a structured, organisation-wide capability.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for those already using AI who want to embed it more effectively across teams and organisations. It is ideal for:

  • Executives, managers and department leads
  • Operations, digital and transformation professionals
  • HR, Learning and Development and Workforce Development leads
  • Policy, governance and compliance professionals
  • Public, private and third sector leaders

Programme details

Start date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Format: 5 weekly online sessions (Microsoft Teams)

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Schedule

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Participants must attend all sessions. They must have access to one of the following: ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude or Gemini.

Tuesday 22 September: Unlocking AI Value
Tuesday 29 September: AI Adoption Readiness
Tuesday 6 October: Designing AI Policies
Tuesday 13 October: AI Workflows
Tuesday 20 October: 90-Day Adoption Plan

Why This Matters

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate. Developing a practical understanding of AI is becoming essential for improving productivity, enhancing creativity and making informed decisions.

Couch to AI has been developed in response to real business demand, emerging from collaboration across industry and the Solent region – helping organisations build capability and confidence in an evolving digital landscape.

Delivered by AiLab, a global AI education provider, led by Dr John Flackett, AI specialist and educator with over 30 years’ experience .

If you want to find out more about this programme and wish to attend – email us at solentgrowthpartnershipinfo@portsmouthcc.gov.uk and a member of our team will be in touch!

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