AI-Native Foundations

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Our AI-Native Foundations course builds core AI fluency and practical skills, helping individuals and teams confidently adopt AI and improve everyday workflows.

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Washington, DC

Nov 16th - 17th , 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Course overview

AI Native Foundations is a practical, instructor-led training course designed to help individuals and teams understand artificial intelligence (AI), build confidence using AI tools and apply AI to everyday work.

Across two days of hands-on learning, you'll explore generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. You'll learn how to improve your results through effective AI prompting, understand the potential of AI agents to support tasks and workflows, and explore how to apply AI responsibly in the workplace.


The course introduces the principles behind responsible AI practices, helping you recognise important considerations when adopting AI and identify opportunities to use it effectively and ethically. For learners who want to explore these topics further, Cprime also offers dedicated training in ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Primer, Intro to the Future of Work Using AI Agents and Achieving Responsible AI.


Whether you're new to AI or looking to develop your existing knowledge, AI Native Foundations provides practical frameworks and techniques to help you identify opportunities to improve workflows, productivity and business outcomes. You'll leave with a personal 30-60-90-day AI action plan to help translate your learning into practical next steps.

Course outline

AI Native Foundations training helps professionals develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to use AI more effectively at work. Rather than focusing solely on AI theory, the course combines foundational concepts with hands-on exercises, workplace scenarios and practical approaches to AI adoption.

You'll explore how AI technologies work, where they can add value, how to improve the way you interact with AI tools, and how to identify workflows that could benefit from AI. You'll also examine responsible AI use and learn to communicate AI opportunities in clear, business-focused language.

The course is suitable for professionals across business, product, technology, operations and leadership roles who want to build AI fluency without needing to become technical specialists.

Introduction to AI-Native Foundations

  • Overview of course objectives and outcomes
  • Introduction to the EDGE™ Imperative

Part 1: Grasp the EDGE™ Imperative

  • Explore Exponential, Disruptive, Generative, and Emergent forces transforming work
  • Discuss the impact of these forces on various industries

Part 2: Understanding AI and Related Technologies

  • Simplified explanations of AI, ML, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, and intelligent agents
  • Master safe and effective AI prompting with proven techniques
  • Real-world examples and applications

Part 3: Applying AI-Native Success Factors

  • Introduction to the 7 AI-Native Success Factors
  • Case studies and practical applications to drive value from day one

Part 4: Workflow Improvement and Transformational Thinking

  • Redesign one of your personal workflows using AI
  • Business Brief: Identifying high-impact opportunities
  • Strategies for transformational thinking in AI adoption

Part 5: Roadmap to AI-Native

  • Develop a strategic approach to becoming AI-Native
  • Tools and strategies for implementation

Part 6: The AI-Native Pitch

  • Design a personal 30-60-90 day AI plan
  • Pitch AI use cases with confidence
  • Workshop: Crafting and delivering effective AI pitches

Conclusion and Next Steps

  • Recap of key learnings
  • Strategies for continued AI fluency and confidence
  • Q&A and feedback session
Audience / prerequisites

The AI Native Foundations course is ideal for professionals who want to harness the power of AI, from beginners to those with some experience. No technical background or coding skills are required. You’ll benefit if you are:

  • Business leaders and executives shaping strategy
  • Product managers and delivery owners
  • Operations, HR, finance, or marketing professionals
  • Consultants, analysts, and transformation champions
  • Anyone seeking practical, applicable AI knowledge

Prerequisites: None just curiosity and willingness to learn.

In this class you will learn how to

By completing AI Native Foundations, you'll develop practical skills to:

  • Understand Modern AI: Demystify key concepts like machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI agents
  • Interact With AI Effectively: Use proven prompting techniques for safer, more reliable results
  • Drive Real Value: Apply the 7 AI-Native Success Factors to generate measurable outcomes
  • Transform Workflows: Redesign personal and team workflows to boost efficiency
  • Build Strategic Plans: Create a 30-60-90 day AI action plan grounded in practical use cases
  • Communicate with Confidence: Pitch AI solutions to stakeholders in clear, business language
Credits/Exam

Upon completing the AI-Native Foundations course, you’ll be eligible to take the AI-Native Foundations Certification exam, a globally recognised credential from Scaled Agile that validates your foundational AI fluency and responsible application skills.

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Exam Format: 45 multiple-choice questions
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Delivery: Web-based, closed book, with no outside assistance allowed

Participants who successfully pass the exam will receive a digital badge to share on LinkedIn and professional profiles. Certification cost is included with course tuition.

FAQs

What is the AI-Native Foundations course?

AI Native Foundations is a two-day, instructor-led training course that helps individuals and teams build practical artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and skills. The course introduces key AI concepts, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and intelligent agents. Through hands-on exercises and workplace scenarios, learners discover how to use AI effectively, improve workflows, apply AI responsibly and identify opportunities to deliver business value. The course also prepares eligible participants to take the Scaled Agile AI-Native Foundations Certification exam.

Who should take AI-Native Foundations, and do I need technical skills?

AI Native Foundations is designed for professionals who want to understand AI and apply it in their work. It is suitable for business leaders, product managers, delivery professionals, consultants, analysts, and people working in operations, HR, finance and marketing. No technical background, coding skills or previous AI experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners and those who already have some experience with AI and want to develop their practical skills.

What will I learn in AI-Native Foundations?

In AI Native Foundations, you'll learn about modern AI technologies, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), RAG and intelligent agents. You'll explore effective AI prompting, responsible AI use, the application of AI to business challenges, and ways to redesign workflows to improve productivity and outcomes. You'll also apply the AI-Native Success Factors and develop a personal 30-60-90-day AI action plan to help translate your learning into practical workplace improvements.

Does AI-Native Foundations include a certification?

Yes. AI Native Foundations includes eligibility to take the Scaled Agile AI-Native Foundations Certification exam, with the exam cost included in the course tuition. The certification is designed to validate foundational AI fluency and the ability to apply AI responsibly. Participants should confirm the applicable exam and certification requirements as part of their course registration.

Can AI-Native Foundations be delivered privately for my team?

Yes. Cprime offers private group training for organisations that want to develop AI skills across their teams. Private AI Native Foundations training allows colleagues to learn together, explore relevant workplace use cases and identify opportunities to apply AI in their own roles and workflows. Private group training is available for groups of five or more, subject to delivery arrangements. Contact Cprime to discuss your team's requirements, preferred dates and delivery options..

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