AI FAST Class Workshop Series

Foundations of AI
Applications of AI
Scaling with AI
Thinking with AI

(4× 3.5-hr Workshops)

Level up from AI basics to strategy in four hands-on half-day labs, taught every Wednesday in Christchurch from 1-4:30pm. Practical, professional, and built for busy knowledge workers.

Event Summary:

Work smarter, not harder. The AI FAST Class is four 3.5-hour, hands-on labs that take you from literacy to leadership with AI. You’ll learn the tools, practice the workflows, scale what works in marketing & sales, then elevate your thinking for creativity and strategy. Learn the language of AI, understand what tools can (and can’t) do, and build confidence with prompts you can put to work immediately.

Bring your laptop. This AI Training in Christchurch is a hands-on, interactive workshop — not a lecture. You’ll be experimenting with your own tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot) and guided through practical exercises that apply directly to your role.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and its workplace impact
Write effective prompts for clear, consistent outputs
Identify where AI saves the most time in daily workflows
Gain confidence using AI responsibly and professionally

Who it’s for
Business owners, managers, and professionals who want practical, on-the-job AI skills, but are unsure where to start. No prior experience required, but both beginner and intermediate AI users will find tremendous value.

Requirements

Laptop with browser access
Login to at least one AI tool (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot)
Curiosity and a willingness to grow

"This AI Training programme gave our team a shared language about how to think about AI internally. Caelan educated us on the benefits and the pitfalls, and took away many of the fears we had around data security. We've already achieved payback on the time we spent in this programme, and we're now thinking big time about how we can use AI to support our growth plans, securely." - Geoffrey Sullivan, Managing Director, Hiko Power Engineering

Outcomes You Can Measure

Participants in our AI Training Programmes have demonstrated:

📈 +45.5% in Confidence in using AI tools for daily tasks
🛠️ +55.6% in ability to craft effective AI Prompts
⚡ +65.0% in efficiency improvement on productivity
🎯 +75.0% in AI’s impact on strategic decision-making
🎨 +66.7% in AI’s role in work requiring creativity

“Every day of this training programme, you have blown my mind with something new.” - Mark Guyton, Owner, Guyton Reinforcing

Kickstart your AI journey. Build literacy in the tools, terms, and techniques every professional needs.

Programme Schedule:

Week 1 (5 Nov): Foundations of AI

Learn how to pivot your skills to stay relevant in an AI-first economy.
Explore strategies to lead through change and redefine human value at work.
Apply the PILLARS framework for precise prompting to turn vague requests into actionable instructions.
Coach AI to improve with clear feedback and follow-up, and get coached by AI in return.

Week 2 (12 Nov): Applications of AI

Develop a shortlist of realistic, testable AI use cases, customised to your workflow and your role.
Examine a variety of practical use cases showcasing how NZ businesses are using AI today.
Learn how to identify and delegate potential AI augmentations and automations.
Prioritise potential AI projects based on impact, difficulty, and speed to completion.

Week 3 (19 Nov): Scaling with AI

Study use cases of AI for marketing, inbound & outbound sales, and customer engagement.
Copy/paste prompts to develop email onboarding sequences, outreach, and lead generation.
Research your competition to discover what's working in the marketplace.
Automate your publishing strategy on social media, email newsletters, and direct messages.

Week 4 (26 Nov): Thinking with AI

Generate ideas through unique AI-assisted prompts, and practice curiosity as a skill using AI tools.
Summarise and organise knowledge using AI to build a living library of insights and decisions.
Challenge scenarios for long-term planning to clarify goals and strategic direction.
Gamify your learning process to stay engaged, and transform documents into strategic assets.

Key Details:

What: A 4-part live workshop series.
When: Every Wednesday in November (9, 16, 23, 30), from 1:00PM - 4:30 PM NZST.
Where: The Loft Coworking, 146a Lichfield St, in the Apple Room
Investment: $1400 NZD + GST
Reward: Students will earn a digital badge they can display on LinkedIn.

“This was probably the best workshop that I have attended, and multiple people said the same thing. The shift in confidence and engagement across the team is exactly what we were hoping for.” - Matt Harris, McCulloch + Partners

About Your Host:

Caelan Huntress is an AI trainer, marketing strategist, and workflow specialist with over 20 years of experience helping businesses grow. As the founder of several companies and a prolific content creator, he excels at demystifying digital technology for business owners. Caelan's expertise lies in creating practical, automated systems that save time and increase revenue, making him the ideal guide to help you grow your AI skills.