Tier 1

Diagnose

Assessment, workshops, and certification. Low-commitment starting points for teams that need clarity before committing to a larger program, or that want to build a shared foundation quickly without a long runway.

Free · 4 minutes · No sales call required

Owners & decision-makers

You need a clear read on where AI fits your business before you spend money on tools or training. Start with the assessment.

Teams with no starting point

You've talked about AI internally but haven't moved. A half-day workshop and a shared framework changes that fast.

Individuals building credentials

The certification validates practical AI capability across seven domains, for a team member who needs to lead adoption or demonstrate capability to clients.

What's included

4 programs, free to seat-based

Free diagnostic

AI Opportunity Report

A diagnostic assessment that produces a personalized analysis of where AI can create measurable value in your business in the next 90 days.

  • 12 questions
  • 4 minutes
  • Delivered instantly

Price

Free

No sales call required. Yours to keep.

Live workshop

AI Fundamentals for Business Teams

A hands-on, half-day live program that moves your team from "we should probably be doing something with AI" to three specific workflows you're changing this month.

  • 3.5 hours, single session
  • Up to 25 participants
  • Public cohort or private delivery
  • MA employers: may qualify for grant

Public cohort

$499 per seat

Private delivery: From $6,500 for your team

Certification

AI Proficiency Certification

A rigorous seven-domain examination that validates an individual's practical AI capability for business use.

  • Self-paced
  • 90-minute exam
  • Credential valid for 2 years

Price

$149 per individual

Team packages available

Monthly live

The AI Briefing (Monthly Live)

A monthly 60-minute live briefing focused on a single, current, practical AI topic relevant to mid-market business leaders.

  • 60 minutes
  • Monthly cadence
  • Recording included

Subscription

$49/month

$399/year · Recording included

Pricing at a glance

  • AI Opportunity Report Free
  • AI Fundamentals for Business Teams $499 per seat public · From $6,500 for your team private
  • AI Proficiency Certification $149 per individual
  • The AI Briefing (Monthly Live) $49/month· $399/year

Common questions about Tier 1

Teams new to structured AI education: owners who want a shared starting point, proof of value, and a path into deeper programs without a large upfront commitment. If you're not yet sure whether AI is worth investing in for your business, start here.

Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund

Tier 1 workshops and certification may qualify for grant-funded training for Massachusetts employers. Eligibility handled by Commonwealth Corporation.

How to apply · Funding FAQ

Ready to go deeper?

Tier 2 cohorts move your whole team from "we've learned about AI" to "we've shipped two pilots." Multi-week live programs in public or private formats.

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