8-Week AI Curriculum
A hands-on training program designed to make your business AI-ready.
Program Philosophy
This isn't a lecture series or passive webinar. Every week, you build something real for your business. By the end, you have working AI systems, not just knowledge.
Core Principles
| Principle | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Learn by Doing | Every session produces working outputs |
| Your Business, Your Data | All training uses your actual documents and processes |
| Team-Ready | Systems designed for your whole team to use |
| Independence First | You own and control everything we build |
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1: Foundation Setup
Goal: Get your private AI workspace operational
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Platform setup and login | SkaFld Studio account configured |
| Session 2 | Interface orientation | Comfortable navigating the system |
| Session 3 | Basic prompting | First successful AI conversations |
Homework: Use AI for 3 real tasks before Week 2
Week 2: Document Organization
Goal: Build your AI's knowledge base
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Document upload strategy | Key business docs in the system |
| Session 2 | Project organization | Department-based structure |
| Session 3 | Memory and context | AI understands your business basics |
Homework: Upload 10 key business documents
Week 3: Marketing Department
Goal: Automate marketing content creation
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Marketing project setup | Dedicated marketing workspace |
| Session 2 | Content GPT creation | Custom GPT for social media/email |
| Session 3 | Brand voice training | AI writes in your voice |
Homework: Create 5 pieces of content using the Marketing GPT
Week 4: Operations & Processes
Goal: Document and optimize operations
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Operations project setup | Dedicated operations workspace |
| Session 2 | Process documentation GPT | AI that captures and improves SOPs |
| Session 3 | Workflow automation | Streamlined repetitive tasks |
Homework: Document 3 key processes with AI assistance
Week 5: Sales & Customer Service
Goal: Speed up customer interactions
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Sales project setup | Dedicated sales workspace |
| Session 2 | Response template GPT | Quick customer response system |
| Session 3 | Proposal and quote assistance | AI-assisted sales documents |
Homework: Handle 5 customer interactions using the Sales GPT
Week 6: Finance & Analysis
Goal: Better data analysis and reporting
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Finance project setup | Dedicated finance workspace |
| Session 2 | Report generation GPT | Automated report templates |
| Session 3 | Data analysis workflows | Quick insights from your numbers |
Homework: Generate one report using the Finance GPT
Week 7: Team Training
Goal: Get your entire team using the system
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Team access setup | All team members with logins |
| Session 2 | Role-based training | Each department knows their tools |
| Session 3 | Collaboration workflows | Shared projects working smoothly |
Homework: Have each team member complete one task in the system
Week 8: Independence & Optimization
Goal: Ensure long-term success without hand-holding
| Session | Focus | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Advanced customization | Fine-tuning all GPTs |
| Session 2 | Troubleshooting skills | Know how to fix common issues |
| Session 3 | Growth planning | Roadmap for expanding AI use |
Final Deliverable: Complete working AI system with trained team
What You'll Have at the End
Custom GPTs (5-10 total)
- Marketing Content GPT
- Operations/SOP GPT
- Sales Response GPT
- Finance/Reports GPT
- Plus custom GPTs for your specific needs
Organized Workspaces
- Marketing Project
- Operations Project
- Sales Project
- Finance Project
- Executive/Strategy Project
Trained Team
- All employees comfortable with the platform
- Clear responsibilities for each department
- Shared knowledge base everyone can access
Documentation
- Quick-start guides for new employees
- Best practices for your business
- Troubleshooting reference
Time Commitment
| Role | Weekly Hours | Total Program |
|---|---|---|
| Business Owner | 4-6 hours | ~40 hours |
| Department Leads | 2-3 hours | ~20 hours |
| Team Members | 1-2 hours | ~8-12 hours |
The time investment pays off immediately. Most clients report saving more time by Week 3 than they spent in training.