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A fully funded programme designed to fit around your work.

Course Foundation OverviewLive Sessions Overview
Weeks 1–4 | Foundations course

Self-paced AI for Business learning platform

Build core AI knowledge through short, practical modules:

  • Introduction to AI

  • Everyday use of AI

  • Intelligent collaboration with AI

  • AI and the future of work

You’ll earn digital badges and unlock access to the tools and resource library.

Time Commitment

90 – 120 minutes per week, at your own pace.

Complete them all to unlock the live sessions.

To complete before 6 July.

Introduction to AI

Build confidence with the fundamentals of AI

Demystify AI by understanding what it is (and isn’t), how it works, and why it matters. Build a strong foundation in responsible AI use while developing a confident, informed mindset to explore AI safely.

Everyday Use of AI

Apply AI to real work tasks and boost productivity

Discover how to use AI tools in your day-to-day work—from writing and research to data analysis and content creation. Gain practical skills to improve efficiency and unlock immediate value.

Intelligent Collaboration with AI

Rethink workflows and work strategically with AI

Move beyond tasks to transform how work gets done. Learn to redesign workflows, collaborate effectively with AI, and use it as a partner for problem-solving, innovation, and decision-making.

AI – The Economic Imperative

Lead responsible and strategic AI adoption

Explore how AI shapes business strategy and organisational success. Build the capability to evaluate opportunities, manage risks, and lead AI-driven change with a responsible, human-first approach.

Weeks 5–12 | Live Sessions

Guided & applied

  • 8 × weekly live online sessions (90 minutes each)

  • Hands-on exercises using your own business context

You’ll:

  • Identify high-impact opportunities in your business

  • Test and refine AI use cases

  • Build practical AI automations you can apply immediately

Time Commitment

1 × 90-minute session per week (8 weeks), plus optional time to apply learning in your business.

Complete the course foundations to unlock the live sessions.

Start on 6 July.

AI in 2026

Understand the current landscape and unlock AI opportunities

Explore where AI stands today and what’s coming next. Identify high-impact use cases for your business and map opportunities to revenue growth, cost savings, and competitive advantage.

Everyday AI (Communications & Operations)

Streamline daily work with practical AI tools

Learn how to use AI for emails, reporting, meetings, and admin workflows. Turn manual processes into efficient, AI-powered systems that boost productivity and free up time.

Creative AI (Marketing, Sales & Customer Growth)

Scale content, campaigns, and customer acquisition with AI

Use AI to create high-quality marketing content, campaigns, and sales assets. Build consistent, on-brand experiences while accelerating lead generation and business growth.

Knowledge (SOPs & Your Internal AI Assistant)

Build your business brain with AI-powered knowledge systems

Create SOPs, streamline onboarding, and develop a custom AI assistant trained on your business. Improve knowledge sharing and make information instantly accessible.

Business Intelligence (Data, Cashflow & BI)

Turn data into insights for smarter decisions

Leverage AI to analyse financial and operational data, uncover trends, and generate actionable insights that improve forecasting, planning, and business performance.

Research & Innovation

Discover opportunities and accelerate new ideas

Use AI to analyse markets, test ideas, and develop strategies. Identify growth opportunities, validate concepts quickly, and stay ahead of competitors.

Automation and AI agents: practical workflows

Automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes

Identify tasks that can be automated and build simple AI-powered workflows. Connect tools to reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency.

Your AI action plan: what to do on Monday

Design and scale AI-powered systems across your business

Move beyond basic automation to build multi-step AI workflows. Develop an implementation roadmap, apply guardrails, and scale AI safely across your operations.

Key dates

5 June

Register your interest by 5 June

3 July

Complete self-guided AI for Business foundations course by 3 July

6 July

Live AI bootcamp starts the week of 6 July

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

The programme is funded by ASB and Xero, so it’s free to selected participants. Valued at $1,350.

What’s the time commitment?

Foundations are self guided and can be completed around your schedule. We recommend allowing four weeks to work through these modules, the estimated weekly time commitment is approximately 90 minutes. The live workshop is 8 weekly online sessions (90 minutes each), plus we recommend you spend some additional time each week applying learnings to your business.

What happens after I register?

Expressions of interest will be reviewed throughout the application window, and successful applicants will be sent a formal invitation to the course from the academyEX platform. The Foundations course will be available immediately after platform invitations have been accepted and will need to be completed in your own time, before 3 July.

Do I need prior AI experience?

No - this programme is designed for beginners through to early adopters.

Is this relevant to my industry?

Yes - the programme focuses on practical, business-first use cases that can be adapted to your specific context.

Why this bootcamp, why now?

AI is rapidly becoming a competitive advantage for businesses. This programme helps you:

  • Start with confidence
  • Focus on real outcomes
  • Avoid overwhelm and risk
  • Build capability that lasts
Does this AI Bootcamp count towards verifiable CPD hours?

Yes — the AI Bootcamp counts towards verifiable CPD hours for accounting professionals, we just need to provide evidence of completion.

Delivered by academyEX

academyEX is New Zealand’s only private postgraduate institute for mid-career professionals. They design Masters programmes and micro-credentials that build strategic, technological and leadership capability for the realities of modern work.