7 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Master proven AI frameworks to automate HR tasks, build ethical policies, and lead strategic implementation that drives measurable impact.
7 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Master proven AI frameworks to automate HR tasks, build ethical policies, and lead strategic implementation that drives measurable impact.
Previously at
Course overview
You know AI is transforming HR, but you’re tired of theory.
You've probably experimented with ChatGPT for job descriptions, attended webinars that left you with more questions than answers, and watched other departments race ahead while HR stays cautious. The pressure is real leadership expects AI innovation, competitors are moving faster, and you’re stuck between awareness and action, spending hours on work that could be automated.
📊 Our research with 200+ HR professionals revealed:
- 65% are stuck in experimentation.
- 13% have integrated AI into core workflows.
- Just 2% are leading strategic transformation.
The gap isn’t technical knowledge. It’s practical frameworks, strategic context, and real-world guidance to work effectively with AI and prepare for managing AI-enhanced teams. And that’s exactly what this course delivers.
🤔 Critical Questions This Course Will Help You Answer
Most HR professionals know AI is important but struggle with these fundamental questions:
- "I know AI could help HR, but I have no idea where to even begin—what's my first step?"
- "Which HR processes should I automate first for maximum impact without creating compliance risks?"
- "How do I write prompts that capture our company culture, policies, and legal requirements?"
- "What makes an AI tool safe for sensitive HR data vs. a compliance nightmare?"
- "How do I communicate AI ROI without sounding like I'm overselling technology?"
- "How do I position myself as an AI-forward HR leader without alienating my team?"
- "What's my roadmap to scale from pilot project to organization-wide adoption?"
What to Expect
This is an 8-week intensive that combines hands-on workshops with real-world learning from practicing HR leaders. You'll spend your time building actual AI prototypes for your specific challenges, presenting them in peer "shark tank" sessions, and learning directly from CHROs and CPOs who've successfully scaled AI across their organizations.
🛠️ How This Course is Designed for Mastery
This isn't passive learning, it's collaborative problem-solving with peers facing the same challenges and guidance from leaders who've already solved them.
Our proven three-part methodology builds expertise systematically:
🔧 Week-by-Week Skill Building
Live workshops where you build working AI solutions for your biggest time-drains. Each week builds on the previous foundation—from individual assessment (Week 1) to team implementation strategy (Week 8)—ensuring you develop both tactical abilities and strategic judgment.
👥 Peer Learning Acceleration
Weekly "shark tank" sessions where you present prototypes to cohort members for feedback. This accelerates learning by exposing you to diverse approaches and helping you avoid common pitfalls before you encounter them in your organization.
🎓 Executive Practitioner Insights
15-20 minute deep-dives with CHROs and CPOs actively using AI in Fortune 500 companies. These aren't theoretical presentations—you'll learn from real implementation successes and failures, getting insider perspectives on what actually works at scale across organizations from 500 to 50,000+ employees.
🎁 Bonus: Weekly Office Hours - Optional 30-minute sessions for personalized guidance on your specific implementation challenges and organizational context.
💡 What You’ll Learn (and APPLY immediately)
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
⚡ How to spot the right AI use cases—fast
Use a strategic framework to assess your current AI readiness and identify 3–5 high-impact HR tasks you can automate to save 10+ hours/week.
⚡ How to build your first working AI solution—without coding
Create live prototypes for resume screening, employee Q&A, and HR report generation using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude.
⚡ How to craft prompts that actually work in HR
Learn proven prompt structures that produce accurate, consistent, and context-aware outputs aligned with your org’s policies and tone.
⚡ How to experiment safely with AI tools
Evaluate platforms through a compliance and risk lens—ensuring ethical use, data protection, and legal readiness from day one.
⚡ How to pitch your AI use case to leaders
Get peer and instructor feedback as you learn to communicate the ROI of your solution—building credibility and buy-in across the business.
⚡ How to build a 90-day roadmap for scaling AI in HR - YOUR Capstone Project
Walk away with a customized action plan, stakeholder map, and metrics to launch your AI pilot immediately after the course.
✅ Who This Course Is For
You're not here to chase hype, you want to master AI with intention and apply it where it counts.
This course is designed for early to mid-career HR professionals (0–10 years of experience) working across Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Learning & Development, and People Operations—especially if you're:
- Recent graduates or career changers (0-2 years) entering HR who want to build AI fluency from day one and start their careers as AI-native HR professionals in an increasingly automated workplace
- A Talent Acquisition Specialist drowning in resume reviews and manual JD edits, wondering how to use AI to free up time for candidate engagement
- An HRBP or People Partner who just got asked to "explore AI for the org" but aren't sure how to evaluate tools, build use cases, or speak to ROI
- A COE leader in L&D or People Analytics who wants to embed AI into development programs or automate internal reporting workflows
- HR professionals at any level who are tired of being left out of AI conversations in cross-functional meetings because you don't have concrete examples of how AI applies to your daily work
- A People Ops Manager overwhelmed with backlogged policy updates and recurring HR questions, looking to build scalable AI workflows without waiting for IT
- A high-performing HR generalist who's used ChatGPT for basic tasks—but now wants a roadmap to scale real solutions and drive adoption across teams
You'll learn not just from me, but from a carefully curated network of CHROs, CPOs, and AI-forward HR leaders who join us weekly to share real implementation stories, common pitfalls, and practical advice. These aren't theoretical presentations, they're 15-20 minute deep-dives with executives who've successfully scaled AI across organizations ranging from 500 to 50,000+ employees.
Many of our learners come from mid-market companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and fast-growing startups across healthcare, technology, and financial services—with one thing in common: the pressure to move from experimentation to action.
If you've recently been asked to "bring AI into HR" but don't know where to start or you've started but want structure, confidence, and real-world examples to get it right, this is for you.
❌ This course is not for you if…
- You want someone else to implement AI for you instead of learning how to do it yourself.
- You believe AI is just a passing trend and don’t see a need to understand how to work alongside it.
- You're looking for step-by-step tutorials for every AI tool out there. We teach judgment and transferable frameworks, not one-off scripts that may be outdated tomorrow.
- You expect to master AI integration overnight. This is about consistent practice, experimentation, and real-world learning.
- You're unwilling to experiment with new tools or share your work-in-progress with others. The cohort thrives on shared wisdom and peer feedback.
- You need to feel 100% confident before trying anything new—or you're hoping this course will validate avoiding AI altogether.
- You're aiming to become an AI engineer or data scientist. This course is for strategic HR professionals, not technical specialists. We focus on unlocking strategic thinking and real-world application, not deep tech.
The course also includes:
- Real-world case studies from Fortune 500 implementations
- Templates for business cases, policies, and implementation plans
- Plus: Accountability partnerships to ensure you implement what you learn
- Access to course materials, recordings, and practitioner network
- All sessions taught by HR practitioners, for HR practitioners
All sessions will be recorded so you can refer back to the material and continue learning as AI tools evolve.
If you engage fully with the course—building prototypes, participating in peer feedback, and applying frameworks to your specific context—you will make a major leap ahead. You'll position yourself at the forefront of HR's technological evolution while maintaining the human-centered approach that makes our field essential.
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For early to mid-career HR pros (0-15 years): HRBPs, TA Specialists, Directors, People Ops Leaders.
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You have a demonstrated interest in HR innovation; ready to be an AI innovator.
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You're experimenting with AI but feel overwhelmed or unsure how to scale for real impact.
No technical background required . just an open mind and a drive to explore new possibilities in HR.
Access to the internet for course materials , tools and readiness to move beyond traditional HR methods.
Be ready to challenge old assumptions and most importantly, bring willingness to experiment, make mistakes, and iterate as you build.
Master context-driven AI implementation that saves 5+ hours weekly
You're drowning in resume reviews and manual report creation. We'll help you identify your biggest time-drain and build a working AI solution for it without coding.
Articulate AI strategy with confidence in high-stakes conversations
Your CEO asks "What's our AI strategy for HR?" and you want to give a confident, specific answer. We'll practice crafting responses that demonstrate your understanding of AI applications, ROI potential, and implementation roadmaps so you sound like the strategic leader you are.
Evaluate AI tools without falling for vendor promises
Every AI vendor claims their tool is "revolutionary" and "perfectly safe." You'll learn to cut through the marketing speak and assess tools based on your specific HR needs, data protection requirements, and integration challenges. No more pilot projects that go nowhere.
Engineer context-rich AI systems using your HR expertise
You'll learn to transform your deep understanding of policies, culture, and organizational dynamics into AI implementations that produce work meeting professional standards. Your outputs will reflect the nuanced judgment of an experienced HR practitioner.
Lead AI adoption through strategic change management
The biggest barrier to AI adoption isn't technical, it's human resistance. You'll master the change management strategies that get your team excited about AI as a productivity partner, not a job threat. Learn to position AI implementations as career enhancers, not career enders.
Build compelling business cases that secure executive support
Your manager wants to see ROI projections, not just "AI will make us more efficient." We'll help you build presentations with specific metrics, timelines, and success measures that speak to executive priorities turning your AI initiative from a nice-to-have into a must-have.
Live sessions
Learn directly from Q Hamirani & Sandhiya Thiruvengadam in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Access course content, recordings, templates, and frameworks whenever you need to reference or refresh your learning.
Executive Leadership Spotlight Sessions
Exclusive sessions with CPO's & CHRO's sharing real AI transformation strategies
AI Implementation Labs & Peer Feedback
Hands-on workshops where you build working prototypes, plus structured peer review sessions to refine your solutions
Hidden Champions Spotlight
Deep dives with HR professionals who've successfully implemented AI innovations
Community of peers
Connect with like-minded HR professionals facing similar AI challenges, share insights, and maintain accountability partnerships
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
19 live sessions • 4 lessons • 21 projects
Aug
16
AI Strategy Sprint & Use Case Identification
Aug
17
Building Strategic Context for AI Adoption
Aug
23
AI Use Case - Shark Tank | Project 1.1
Aug
23
AI Tool Evaluation & Selection Strategy - The "SCALE" Framework
Aug
24
Context Engineering Lab & Prototype Sprint
Aug
29
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Project 2.1
Aug
30
Safe vs. Sensitive AI Applications Decision Tree
Aug
31
Change Management for AI Transformation
Sep
6
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Project 3.1
Sep
6
Building a Compelling Business Case for HR AI
Sep
7
Executive Buy-In & ROI Pitch Workshop
Sep
13
AI-Powered Employee Journey Mapping & Personalization
Sep
14
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Project 4.1
Sep
19
The Power of "Vibe Coding" for HR
Sep
20
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Project 5.1
Sep
26
Multimodal AI Experience Lab & Ethical Deep Dive
Sep
27
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Project 6.1
Sep
30
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Capstone Project Overview
Oct
4
AI Use Case Shark Tank - Capstone Project
Q is a Chief People Officer, entrepreneur, investor and trusted advisor to founders, boards, CXOs, VCs, and reputed global accelerator programs like Techstars and PeopleTech Partners. He is a mission-driven, business-minded leader, public speaker, and executive coach with a focus on people strategy and business operations. He provides valuable insights and drives sustainable change from his extensive firsthand experience across his own startups, venture growth, private equity, management consulting, and Fortune 100 companies across 25+ countries.
Q is currently the global Chief People Officer at HighLevel, an all-in-one white-label marketing platform for agencies and consultants that is backed by PeakEquity Partners and General Atlantic. As a profitable, disruptive, and rapidly growing SaaS company, HighLevel continues to expand with over 1,200 employees working remotely across the globe. Prior to HighLevel, Q was an executive team member at Paper, a Series D edtech company backed by Tier 1 VCs like SoftBank, Sapphire Ventures and IVP, where he was responsible for the People and Communication functions, including Talent Acquisition, Public Relations, and Internal and External Communications teams.
Q also founded PeopleGPT, the fastest growing global community of people leaders and AI enthusiasts. In addition to virtual learning and collaborations, we also host unique in-person events infused with art and music to spark creativity and facilitate discussions on all things AI for people leaders.
Q is an ongoing contributor to Forbes, guest faculty at the London Business School, and an avid traveler always exploring new destinations and cultural experiences. Furthermore, his love for music and film has led me him to support emerging artists and filmmakers through his own record label and executive production roles for independent films.
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Sandhiya is a Senior HR Business Partner at Apexon, Forbes and LinkedIn featured thought leader. She is a board advisor and trusted strategist to executives across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups navigating the intersection of human capital and artificial intelligence.
She has 15 years of experience building scalable HR systems and driving organizational transformation for tens of thousands of employees across continents. At companies like TCS, Cognizant, and Walmart, she's led teams through complex scaling challenges while implementing AI-powered solutions that actually work in the real world. Currently at Apexon, she's leading AI transformation for the people function, from literacy to application, helping organizations build systematic AI capabilities across their HR operations.
Her design thinking background taught her to see through technology hype and focus on human-centered solutions. She's lived the journey from individual contributor to senior leader by asking "why do we do it this way?" and systematically implementing better approaches. This experience earned her an O-1A visa from the US government for "extraordinary ability" in HR & AI.
Current Focus: She's not just teaching theory these frameworks come from real experience transforming HR processes across different cultures, regulations, and business contexts. These AI tools aren't meant to replace human judgment they're meant to free you from repetitive tasks so you can focus on the strategic thinking that drives organizational success. Her goal is to help you become the AI-savvy leader your organization needs, with the confidence to cut through noise and implement solutions that deliver real value.
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Career highlights
Stevie GOLD Winner - HR Professional of the Year 2024
Boston HR Council - Speaker of the Year 2024 (shared platform with Josh Bersin & Enrique Rubio)
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8-Week Intensive Program | 19 Live Sessions
36+ hours of live instruction + hands-on
Transform from AI-curious to AI-fluent HR leader through intensive weekend workshops, AI Shark Tank sessions, and real-world prototype building.
Weekend Intensive Format | Saturdays & Sundays
12:00-2:00pm Eastern Time
You can't master prompt engineering or build working prototypes in 30-minute lunch breaks, you need deep work sessions to truly understand how AI can transform your HR processes.
Selected Fridays
4:00pm Eastern Time
Advanced workshops covering multimodal AI, executive strategy sessions, and specialized deep dives when complex topics require extended focus
Weekly Application
2 hours per week
Between sessions, you'll complete application exercises and reflections that help you apply what you learned to your specific organizational context. These are individual assignments designed to bridge course concepts with your real-world challenges.
Learning on the GO
Weekly Time Commitment: 6-8 hours
This schedule is optimized for immediate application. You learn on weekends, then test and refine concepts in your organization during the week.
All live workshops include Q&A, hands-on exercises, and peer collaboration. Sessions are recorded and available for review. Can't make a live session? Catch up with recordings and bring your questions to the next session.
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
Join an upcoming cohort
People Professionals - Cohort 1
$1,500
Dates
Application Deadline
Don't miss out! Applications close in 6 days