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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Live, Online Training

Dec 2nd - 3rd , 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 Cprime course that builds practical AI fluency. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn to use generative AI and AI agents effectively and responsibly to improve workflows and deliver business value. Completion makes you eligible for the Scaled Agile AI-Native Foundations Certification exam. 

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

AI-Native Foundations is for any professional who wants to apply AI at work, including business leaders, product managers, consultants, analysts, and operations, HR, finance and marketing teams. No technical background, coding or prior AI experience is required. It suits beginners and those building on existing AI skills. 

What will I learn in AI-Native Foundations? 

In AI-Native Foundations, you’ll learn how generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and AI agents work, and how to use them effectively and responsibly. You’ll apply the 7 AI-Native Success Factors, redesign a workflow with AI, pitch AI use cases and build a 30-60-90-day AI action plan. 

Does AI-Native Foundations include a certification? 

Yes. Course tuition includes the Scaled Agile AI-Native Foundations Certification exam, which you can take after completing the course. The 90-minute, closed-book online exam has 45 multiple-choice questions and an 80% pass mark. Passing earns a digital badge validating your AI fluency. 

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

Yes. Cprime runs private AI-Native Foundations training for groups of five or more, with exclusive group discounts. Your team learns together, focusing on use cases from their own roles. Contact Cprime to discuss dates and delivery options. 

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