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Upskill for an AI-ready future workshop

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Unlock your SME’s potential:
‘Upskill for an AI-ready future’ workshop series 

Prepare your team for an AI-driven world with our engaging 90-minute workshop, specifically designed for Scottish SMEs. Dive into The Data Lab Data and AI Skills Framework (2025) and start building pathways to upskill and reskill your workforce. 

Why attend?

Enhance Competitiveness: Equip your team with the latest AI skills to ensure your business remains at the forefront of innovation. 

Identify and Bridge Skill Gaps: Understand your current capabilities, pinpoint areas for growth, and develop strategic plans for upskilling. 

Stay Ahead of Automation: Gain insights into job roles and skills that are less likely to be displaced by AI. 

Actionable Insights: Get practical resources and next steps for continuous learning and development.

Register interest

Who should join?

Designed for leaders, managers, and decision-makers in small- to medium-sized enterprises across Scotland, particularly those at the digitally aware or AI-curious stage. 

We prioritise rural SMEs, those owned or serving marginalised communities, and businesses in foundational economies — but applications from all eligible SMEs are welcome. 

How will I benefit?

This course provides leaders and managers with:  

  • An introduction to the Data & AI Skills Framework (2025) and its personas. 
  • Support to reflect and to recognise current capabilities, gaps, and automation risks.   
  • Practical resources and next-step ideas for upskilling and reskilling within the National AI Adoption Programme for SMEs and The AI Adoption Framework.  

Workshop details

  • In-person (Glasgow): 4 February 10:30–12:00
  • Online session: 12 February 10:30-12:00

Our light-touch application process helps ensure suitability, with limited spaces available (max 15 participants and a waiting list if needed). Strengthen your team’s AI readiness and equip your SME for the future. Secure your place and take the next step toward innovation in an AI-driven world. 

Register interest using the form the below

How much does it cost?

The Scottish Government fully funds the support provided through this programme, so SMEs and social enterprises can access it for free. 

How long does this take? 

This is a 90-minute workshop. One version is online, and a separate version is in-person. Participants must commit to attending the full session. 

National AI Adoption Programme for SMEs

This support programme is delivered in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, The Data Lab, Scottish AI Alliance, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and South of Scotland Enterprise. Other opportunities available to eligible businesses and social enterprises, including grant funding and targeted training and support, can be found on Find Business Support.  

To find out more about the programme and access other support visit Find Business Support:

Find Business Support | National AI Adoption Programme

The programme is funded by the Scottish Government and will run until 31st March 2026.