AI for People Leaders

Q Hamirani

CPO , Advisor & Future of Work Expert

Sandhiya Thiruvengadam

HR Leader & AI Strategist

From HR Experimenter to AI-Powered HR Leader

AI is transforming HR but most teams are still stuck experimenting.

Over the last year, we engaged with 3000+ HR professionals and found that while 65% are exploring AI, only 13% have integrated it into workflows, and just 2% are driving measurable transformation.

This 5-week, hands-on program closes that gap. Designed by HR leaders for HR leaders, it helps you move from curiosity to capability—building real AI prototypes, mastering compliant prompt frameworks, and designing safe, scalable workflows using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude ( Including Claude code & Cowork ) - even within your own enterprise workspace.

Each week blends live workshops, peer “shark tank” sessions, and executive deep-dives with CHROs and CPOs who’ve implemented AI successfully. By the end, you’ll walk away with a working HR solution, a 90-day rollout roadmap, and the confidence to lead AI adoption in your organization.

If you’re ready to save time, amplify impact, and position yourself as an AI-Native HR professional, this course is your is your fastest path forward.

What you’ll learn

Master proven AI frameworks to automate HR tasks, build ethical policies, and lead strategic implementation that drives measurable impact.

  • Learn to analyze your HR workflows through a assistance → automation → autonomy lens so you apply technology intentionally, not reactively

  • Assess your HR ecosystem and pinpoint 3–5 workflows that can be automated for efficiency, compliance, and better employee experience

  • Learn to design working HR automation flows and lightweight AI agents—using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or within your enterprise workspace

  • Define clear functional requirements and interaction rules to build scalable, well-governed multi-agent HR systems.

  • Evaluate platforms through a compliance and risk lens—ensuring ethical use, data protection, and legal readiness from day one.

  • Use a structured evaluation framework to assess vendor security, accuracy, usability, and ROI before scaling solutions across HR processes.

  • Get peer and instructor feedback as you learn to communicate the ROI of your solution—building credibility and buy-in across the business.

  • Build leadership-ready narratives that connect automation outcomes to productivity, cost savings, and workforce transformation.

  • Walk away with a customized action plan, stakeholder map, and metrics to launch your AI pilot immediately after the course.

  • Present your roadmap in a peer “Shark Tank” review, gaining feedback from instructors & CHROs on scaling your solution, measuring adoption

Learn directly from Q & Sandhiya

Q Hamirani

Q Hamirani

Global CPO, Advisor & Educator shaping the future of people and AI

Previously at
Airbnb
Aon
Deloitte
JLL
Paper
Sandhiya Thiruvengadam

Sandhiya Thiruvengadam

HR Leader & AI Strategist transforming how people and tech work together

Previously at
Walmart Global Tech
Cognizant
Tata Consultancy Services
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Who this course is for

  • You're an HRBP, TA Specialist, Director, or People Ops Leader with 0–15 years in HR — ready to future-proof your career with AI.

  • You're curious about AI in HR and want to move beyond theory — ready to build real skills you can apply at work immediately.

  • You've tried AI tools but feel stuck or overwhelmed — and want a clear path to scale your ideas into real HR impact.

Prerequisites

  • Curiosity

    No technical background required — just an open mind and a drive to explore new possibilities in HR.

  • A browser

    Access to the internet for course materials , tools and readiness to move beyond traditional HR methods.

  • Willingness to Unlearn

    Be ready to challenge old assumptions and most importantly, bring willingness to experiment, make mistakes, and iterate as you build.

What's included

Live sessions

Learn directly from Q Hamirani & Sandhiya Thiruvengadam in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Recordings, templates, and frameworks are yours to keep — revisit any lesson as your AI work evolves on the job

Executive Leadership Spotlight Sessions

Live sessions with CHROs and CPOs who've led AI rollouts — hear what worked, what failed, and what they'd do differently

AI Implementation Labs & Peer Feedback

Build a real AI solution for your HR challenge, then get structured feedback from peers to pressure-test and improve it

Real-World AI Practitioner Sessions

Learn from HR practitioners — not consultants — who've quietly built and scaled AI in their teams. No theory, just proof

Community of peers

A private cohort community of HR leaders working through the same challenges — share wins, get unstuck, stay accountable

Certificate of completion

Earn a verified certificate to showcase your AI capabilities to your employer, leadership team, or LinkedIn network

Maven Guarantee

Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.

Course syllabus

5 live sessions • 4 lessons • 15 projects

Week 1

May 16—May 17

    May

    16

    AI Strategy & Your First Use Case

    Sat 5/164:00 PM—5:45 PM (UTC)

    🤖Strategic AI Foundation & Rapid Assessment

    5 items

Week 2

May 18—May 24

    Define Your Custom Skill ( No Live - Async Only )

    1 item

Free resource

Build AI Tools That Save HR Leaders 10+ Hours Weekly cover image

Build AI Tools That Save HR Leaders 10+ Hours Weekly

Stop wasting hours on the same HR tasks every week

Pinpoint HR processes where simple AI can eliminate tedious work and reclaim 10+ hours weekly for you and your team

Build your first AI automation tool together

We'll build a working AI tool for your HR challenge using no-code methods. You choose the focus during session

Get your personalized automation roadmap

Walk away knowing exactly which of YOUR processes to tackle first and the specific tools to use starting Monday morning.

Schedule

Live sessions

2-3 hrs / week

    • Sat, May 16

      4:00 PM—5:45 PM (UTC)

    • Sat, May 30

      4:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    • Sat, Jun 6

      4:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

Projects

1-2 hrs / week

Async content

1 hr / week

Testimonials

  • Before the course, our payroll process involved repetitive manual steps—creating pay-date folders, subfolders by country, and renaming templates. Using the workflow automation frameworks I learned, I built a no-code solution that now auto-creates payroll folders and templates across five countries. What used to take 90 minutes monthly now runs automatically, with 100% time savings and 98% fewer errors. It’s been a complete shift—from manual to managed automation

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    Holly Sharret

    Senior Manager - Payroll, Equity & Retirement , United States
  • The most significant change in my thinking has been realizing the art of possibility that AI brings to HR. This course helped me overcome my fear of technology—I now find myself genuinely excited to explore code and understand how things work behind the scenes. What once felt intimidating now feels empowering. With AI, I’ve learned that anyone can bring their ideas to life, regardless of technical background. Most importantly, I’ve seen how these tools can be applied meaningfully in HR to solve real problems and create better experiences for people

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    Tasha Jose

    Talent Analyst - BCPS, Canada

Cohort in Action

Capstone presentation

Capstone presentation

Executive Leadership Session

Grant Weinberg - VP Talent Acquisition, sharing his views on AI transformation

Grant Weinberg - VP Talent Acquisition, sharing his views on AI transformation

Instructor in Action

Q giving an overview on Week 4 Objectives

Q giving an overview on Week 4 Objectives

Frequently asked questions

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