AI training for
leaders and teams.
IRDG has been delivering AI programmes to members since 2023. In addition to our public programmes, we have delivered a significant number of in-house programmes, training hundreds of people every year. If something here does not suit, talk to us directly.
Current programmes
Choose the AI programme that fits your role.
These are some of our current programmes, publicly available to all members. We have also developed in-house and bespoke programmes, and we are continually updating our programme catalogue.
AI Transformation for Business Leaders
What it does. Identify where AI can help your organisation, plan implementation and decide how to assess progress. For leaders who already understand the basics of AI.
Format. Six online sessions of two hours, on Tuesdays from 1 September to 6 October 2026, facilitated by Alastair McDermott. The programme outline is on the booking page.
Status. The September 2026 cohort is under way. Contact Josh about future dates or training for your team.
AI for Personal Productivity
What it does. Learn how to use AI to reduce time spent on recurring tasks in your working week. Practical rather than strategic, built around participants' own work.
Format. Six online sessions of two hours, starting Tuesday 3 November 2026 and running into December, facilitated by Bernie Goldbach and Larry Maguire. For IRDG members.
Fees and booking are on the booking page.
At a glance
AI Transformation for Business Leaders.
As published for the September 2026 cohort.
- Who it is for
- Leaders who already understand the basics of AI and want to plan adoption across the organisation
- Current status
- September 2026 cohort under way; the next dates are not yet set — register interest below
- Format
- Six online sessions of two hours, on Tuesdays
- Dates (current cohort)
- 1 September to 6 October 2026
- Time commitment
- Twelve hours of sessions over six weeks
- Facilitator
- Alastair McDermott
- What you take away
- A view of where AI can help your organisation, an implementation plan and a way to assess progress
- Fee
- Stated on the booking page; Skillnet-supported rates for eligible companies
- Recognition
- Assessment, completion requirements and any CPD hours are stated on the booking page
- Contact
- Josh Blake, IRDG Innovation Skillnet Ask about the next cohort
For booking help or to discuss access requirements, contact IRDG before the event. Contact the programme team with questions about attendance records or certificates.
At a glance
AI for Personal Productivity.
As published for the November 2026 cohort.
- Who it is for
- Anyone in a member company who wants to use AI in everyday work
- Current status
- November 2026 cohort open for booking
- Format
- Six online sessions of two hours
- Dates
- From Tuesday 3 November 2026, running into December
- Time commitment
- Twelve hours of sessions over six weeks
- Facilitators
- Bernie Goldbach and Larry Maguire
- What you take away
- Working methods for reducing time spent on recurring tasks, built around your own work
- Fee and eligibility
- For IRDG members; the fee is stated on the booking page
- Contact
- Josh Blake, IRDG Innovation Skillnet Ask a question
For booking help or to discuss access requirements, contact IRDG before the event.
Why take AI training from IRDG
Programmes that have run with Irish companies.
Over 500 people since January 2025
IRDG has run AI programmes continuously since the start of 2025, with over 500 people through them, and revised the content as the tools and the questions changed.
Learn with peers from other industries
IRDG members span 24 sectors. Compare how people in different industries approach AI and consider what you could apply in your own organisation.
Recognition
Check the booking page for each programme's assessment, completion requirements and any CPD hours. IRDG is a member of the CPD Certification Service. Contact the programme team with questions about attendance records or certificates.
Funding
Eligible companies can access Skillnet-supported rates.
IRDG Innovation Skillnet, supported by Skillnet Ireland, subsidises training for eligible companies. Eligibility and the funded rate are set out on the Skillnet page and confirmed at booking.
Ask about this programme
Tell us where the organisation is with AI and we will say which programme fits — or whether a private cohort makes more sense. Programme enquiries go to Josh Blake, Network Manager, IRDG Innovation Skillnet.