I am a trainer, so I have a stake in this. These criteria apply to any offer, including my own AI training for companies.
The 7 criteria
| Criterion | What to check |
|---|---|
| 1. Fit with the job | Do the examples come from your sector and your tasks? |
| 2. Share of practice | Do participants use the tool on their own cases? |
| 3. Duration | Does the training go beyond a few hours of slides? |
| 4. Trainer | Do they use AI every day in their own work? |
| 5. Risks | Are confidentiality, AI errors and verification covered? |
| 6. Materials | Do participants leave with reusable prompts and templates? |
| 7. Record | Do you receive a document with the date, participants and content? |
Why duration and practice matter
The length of the training changes the result. In BCG's AI at Work 2025 survey, 79% of employees who received more than five hours of training use AI regularly, compared with 67% of those who received less. BCG also notes that usage is higher when employees have access to in-person sessions and coaching. A one-hour presentation informs, but it does not change working habits.
The questions to ask before you sign
Which practical cases will my team work on?
How much of the time is spent on practice?
Which tools are used, and does the method apply to others?
What does the training say about confidential data?
What do participants receive at the end?
What happens if levels in the group are very different?
The warning signs
- A guaranteed time saving. Studies measure averages. No serious trainer guarantees a figure for your team.
- A "mandatory AI Act certificate". The European Commission states that no certificate is required for Article 4. Keeping an internal record of training is enough.
- Nothing on risks. Training that ignores confidentiality and AI errors exposes the company.
- A catalogue of tools with no method. Tools change every six months. The working method stays.
Self-paced, live online or on-site?
| Format | Suits you if | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced video course | People learn on their own, small budget | No discussion, no company-specific cases |
| Live online session | Team spread across several sites | Demands focus in front of a screen |
| On-site at your offices | Team together, working on your documents | Logistics and travel |
I offer all three: video-based online courses, live sessions and on-site training on request.
What my training offers
Here is where my training stands on these criteria, so you can compare: practical cases chosen by sector after a 30-minute assessment, a workshop where each participant works on a real case from their role, 7 hours for the full day, a module dedicated to risks, and the AI Productivity Kit for each participant. Prices are public: see the pricing page.
Further reading: Is AI training mandatory? and AI training for beginners.