Across industries and across roles, AI is no longer a future advantage. It’s a present-day requirement. And that’s not just for the Fortune 500.
From customer support and marketing to operations, finance, and product, AI is transforming how work gets done at companies of every shape and size. And while large enterprises may have the budget and bandwidth to experiment, small and midsize businesses don’t necessarily have that luxury.
The reality isn’t doom and gloom, but it is stark:
- Companies investing in AI training report 10–15% productivity gains
- Nearly 50% of current skills will be disrupted by 2027
For businesses of all sizes, that level of disruption isn’t theoretical. It’s existential.
The hidden risk facing growing businesses today
Most growth-focused businesses are already using AI, but often in ways that create more risk than reward.
Teams are stretched thin, and without intentional, role-specific AI skills, work still scales linearly with headcount. Employees experiment with AI tools on their own, but without confidence, consistency, or best practices. Untrained AI use leads to errors, uneven quality, and real compliance concerns.
At the same time, these teams face real constraints when it comes to adapting to the AI era:
- No time for multi-month AI training programs
- No appetite for heavy learning overhead
- No patience for training that doesn’t show value fast
And the cost of standing still with AI training is high. From slower execution and inconsistent output, to employee burnout and falling behind competitors who move faster with the same resources, lean organizations don’t have the luxury of time to sit back and contemplate their next move.
Smart leaders know AI skills are essential to survival—and they know they need to move now.
That’s why today, we’re launching our new AI team training solutions.
Your survival, our AI training solutions tailored for scaling teams
Our AI team training is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses boost productivity quickly by giving their teams practical, role-based AI skills they can apply immediately to real work.
No fluff. No long rollouts. Just immediate, scalable impact.
Private workshops
AI for Workplace Productivity
Our AI for Workplace Productivity 1-Day Workshop helps teams move from curiosity to confidence in just one day.
Teams will learn how to turn everyday tasks into AI-powered efficiencies through practical prompts, automation tools, and workflow shortcuts. Optional one-hour electives include Data Insights or a Team Productivity Boost. And for even more flex, our AI workshops can be delivered onsite or virtually. Choose the option that works best for your business.
AI for Leaders
AI adoption doesn’t fail because of tools. It fails because of uncertainty at the top.
The AI for Leaders 1-Day Workshop builds confidence to guide teams responsibly, identify high-impact use cases, and drive meaningful change. Optional one-hour electives include Responsible AI & Ethics, Leading Through Change, or an AI Strategy Deep Dive.
AI upskilling courses
Our AI upskilling courses help employees apply AI with confidence and purpose. Across 32 hours of live, instructor-led learning, individuals and teams build practical skills they can use immediately—without stepping away from real work for months.
Here’s just one example
AI Workplace Fundamentals focuses on turning everyday tasks into AI-powered efficiencies, teaching practical prompts, automation tools, and workflow shortcuts.
Bulk Credits
For small to medium teams that want even more flexibility, Bulk Credits offer a simple, scalable entry point to AI training.
Organizations can purchase seats for our public AI skill courses, giving employees fast access to in-demand AI skills without a full program rollout. It’s an ideal option for small tech teams, education organizations, media companies, and mission-driven teams that need to move quickly.
Bulk Credits provide:
- Flexible AI access without heavy commitment
- Affordable options for distributed teams
- A safe, controlled way to introduce AI before scaling
Why General Assembly for SMB AI training?
Businesses of all sizes choose GA because we offer tailored solutions and focus on what actually changes behavior. With us, you get:
- A proven training partner for companies of all sizes
- Deep expertise in applied, job-relevant AI skills
- Live, instructor-led learning that drives adoption
- Modular, low-risk investment models
- Training designed for real work, not theory
Help your business survive and thrive in the AI era
AI isn’t replacing businesses. It’s amplifying the ones with teams who know how to use it.
The companies that survive and thrive in the AI era will be the ones that:
- Treat AI as a productivity multiplier, not an experiment
- Upskill existing employees instead of hiring ahead of revenue
- Standardize responsible AI use before bad habits form
- Invest in practical skills, not abstract theory
Our AI team training for small to medium teams turns that belief into an accessible system so teams of all sizes, across industries can evolve immediately.
Get in touch today to learn more and get started.