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AI Workshop in Dubai: Half-Day vs Full-Day vs Bootcamp (2026 Guide)

There's no single "right" AI workshop format. The right one depends on your team's starting point, available hours, and what you actually want to walk away with. This page lays out the four formats I run in Dubai and across the UAE — with full hour-by-hour agendas, what's included, what's not, and how to choose.

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Quick Comparison: The 4 Formats

FormatDurationMax SizeBest ForPrice (AED)
Half-Day Workshop4 hours30 peopleTeam intro, quick wins12,000
Full-Day Training8 hours20 peopleDeep dive + custom workflows20,000
3-Day Bootcamp3 days (24 hrs)15 peopleMastery + certification45,000
8-Week Rolling Program8 weeks (1–2 hrs/week)20 peopleSustainable adoption35,000

Half-Day Workshop (4 Hours)

The fastest way to get a team moving on AI. By the end of 4 hours, every attendee has used ChatGPT for at least 3 real work tasks.

Ideal For

Teams new to AI. Quick wins. Proof-of-concept before committing to a deeper program. Max 30 attendees keeps it interactive.

What's Covered

ChatGPT fundamentals, 10+ essential prompts, role-specific use cases, safety + governance basics, hands-on labs.

Outcomes

Attendees write effective prompts, understand capabilities + limits, and leave with at least 3 immediate use cases to apply Monday morning.

Typical Half-Day Agenda

9:00–9:30Welcome, expectations, overview of what AI actually is (and isn't)
9:30–11:00Foundations module: ChatGPT walkthrough + first hands-on lab (write a prompt for your real work)
11:00–11:15Break
11:15–12:30Role-specific module: prompts and workflows tuned to attendees' roles + practice session
12:30–13:00Case studies, Q&A, individual action plans for next 30 days

Full-Day Training (8 Hours)

Half-day's intro + a full second half on custom workflows, integrations, and change-management strategy. Best when teams need to leave with actual systems running.

Ideal For

Teams ready to implement, not just learn. Max 20 attendees to allow deeper hands-on work.

What's Covered

ChatGPT mastery, 2–3 additional tools (Canva AI, GoHighLevel, Zapier — your pick), workflow design, integration planning.

Outcomes

Team can implement immediate changes, has a clear 30-60 day action plan, and at least 1 automation running by end of day.

Typical Full-Day Agenda

9:00–9:30Welcome + team-specific opener (current AI usage, pain points, goals)
9:30–11:00Foundations + ChatGPT mastery lab
11:00–11:15Break
11:15–13:00Role-specific workflows + first integration build
13:00–14:00Lunch
14:00–15:30Additional tools deep-dive (Canva AI / GoHighLevel / Zapier — your pick)
15:30–15:45Break
15:45–17:00Custom workflow build + 30-60 day action plan

3-Day Bootcamp

Three consecutive days of immersion. By day 3, your team has built and is running custom AI workflows in your business. Best for teams that want to become internal AI champions.

Day 1: Foundations & Core Tools

ChatGPT mastery, prompt engineering, AI fundamentals, governance, hands-on labs across roles.

Day 2: Tool Stack & Integrations

GoHighLevel, Canva AI, Zapier, and 2–3 additional tools tuned to your business. Integration setup, workflow building, automation templates.

Day 3: Custom Workflows + Implementation Plan

Map your team's actual workflows, build automations live, design 90-day adoption plan, certification + Q&A.

Best for: Teams that will become internal AI champions, train other staff, and own AI strategy going forward. Max 15 attendees to maintain depth.

8-Week Rolling Program (1–2 hrs/week)

For teams whose schedules can't absorb a full day off-site, the rolling program embeds learning into the working week. Higher retention, sustainable behaviour change.

Format

One topic per week. Live 1-hour session + 30-60 min of guided practice. Mix of group + 1-on-1 elements. Peer learning + ongoing office hours.

Why It Works

Behaviour change takes reps. Bootcamps create excitement that fades after 30 days. Rolling programs build habits over 8 weeks — adoption sticks.

Typical 8-Week Curriculum

Week 1: ChatGPT foundations + first wins
Week 2: Role-specific prompts + templates
Week 3: AI governance + safety
Week 4: Tool 2 (Canva AI / Zapier / GoHighLevel)
Week 5: Workflow design fundamentals
Week 6: First automation build
Week 7: Integration + handoffs
Week 8: 90-day plan + measurement framework

What's Included in Every Workshop

Always Included

  • ✓ Custom curriculum based on pre-training assessment
  • ✓ Workshop materials + handouts
  • ✓ Copy-paste prompt library tuned to roles
  • ✓ Workflow templates
  • ✓ Recorded sessions (for absent staff + future reference)
  • ✓ 30 days of email support
  • ✓ Resource library access

Optional Add-Ons

  • ✓ Custom role-specific modules
  • ✓ Follow-up coaching sessions (1-on-1 or group)
  • ✓ Quarterly system audit + optimisation
  • ✓ Custom integration setup (quoted separately)
  • ✓ Train-the-trainer for internal champions
  • ✓ Ongoing office hours (group, monthly)

On-Site, Hybrid, or Virtual?

🏢 On-Site (Recommended)

I come to your office anywhere in the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain. No travel cost premium within the UAE.

Best for: Team energy, hands-on labs, change management. Highest engagement format.

💻 Hybrid

On-site for the core team plus remote attendees joining via video. Works well for multi-office teams.

Best for: Distributed teams, partial attendance, recording for absent staff.

🌐 Fully Virtual

Live video sessions, breakout rooms for hands-on labs, shared docs for templates and exercises.

Best for: Remote-first teams, regional rollouts, smaller budgets (no travel logistics).

Customisation: How We Tune the Workshop to Your Team

1

Industry-Specific Prompts

Real estate, finance, marketing, HR, sales — prompts and templates are built for your sector, not generic 'office worker' examples.

2

Tool Stack Customisation

If your team already uses specific CRMs, design tools, or workflow apps, we tune the integration content around your existing stack.

3

Role-Specific Tracks

Large workshops can split into 2–3 tracks (e.g., marketing track + operations track + sales track) for the role-specific portion.

4

Brand Voice Integration

If you have brand guidelines or tone rules, we incorporate them so generated content matches your existing voice.

5

Compliance & Governance

UAE compliance considerations, data classification (what can/can't go into public AI tools), team usage policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the ideal group size?

Half-day: max 30 (still interactive). Full-day: max 20 (deeper hands-on work). Bootcamp: max 15 (intensive). Rolling program: max 20. Larger teams run multiple cohorts.

Do attendees need any prior AI experience?

No. All formats start from fundamentals. Mixed-experience groups are fine — advanced attendees go deeper in role-specific labs while beginners build foundations.

What should attendees bring?

A laptop with a working browser. ChatGPT account (free tier is fine to start). For tool-specific workshops, accounts on those tools — we send instructions before the session.

Is there any pre-work?

A short 10-minute pre-training survey (helps tune the curriculum). Optional pre-reading sent 1 week before the workshop. No mandatory study required.

Do you provide certificates?

Bootcamp completion includes a certificate of completion. Half-day and full-day get a digital attendance acknowledgement on request.

Can we record the session?

Yes — recording is included. We use it for absent staff, post-workshop reference, and to onboard new hires later.

Can the workshop run on a weekend?

Yes. Weekday or weekend scheduling available. Most corporate clients pick weekends to avoid operational disruption.

How do we get started?

Email [email protected] or DM on LinkedIn. We'll discuss your team, format preference, and goals — then I'll send a tailored proposal.

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