Identify & economically realize AI projects

From an accepted workaround to an AI product that finds its way into everyday life

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Focus AI
This training is held in German.
Companies are under cost pressure and need to implement AI projects quickly and cost-effectively. In this course, you’ll gain the tools you need to strategically set up AI projects from the very beginning. You’ll learn to identify hidden inefficiencies in your organization, quantitatively evaluate use cases, develop a robust business case, and turn an idea into an internal AI product that “ colleagues ” actually use in their day-to-day work.

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Module 1: Webinar
2 h
Identify AI project candidates
Identify AI project candidates
  • Introduction to the Course
  • Data management as the basis for AI use cases
  • Finding Good Problems
  • Initiating Use Cases Using Design Methods
Module 2: Self-study phase
4 h
Hands-On: Your Own Use Case
Hands-On: Your Own Use Case

You will apply the methods from Module 1 to your own use case:

  • Develop a Vision
  • qualitative interview 
  • Undergo a pain test
  • Value Proposition Canvas 
Module 3: Webinar
4 h
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
  • Reflection on the Self-Study Unit in the Learning Group
  • In-depth insights into data strategies and use-case categories
  • Methodical generation and criteria-based evaluation of use cases using the quantified benefit-cost matrix.
Module 4: Self-study phase
4 h
Business Case & Quantification
Business Case & Quantification

You'll turn your use case from Module 3 into a robust business case:

  • Cost accounting
  • Benefits and ROI
  • Quantification of the Problem 
Module 5: Webinar
4 h
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
  • Framework for Internal AI Transformation
  • Developing AI products that find their way into everyday life
  • 4D structure
  • Pilot Program with Power Users
  • Measuring Adoption
  • Building Data Network Effects
  • Winning stakeholders

Further training in accordance with AI Regulation Art. 4 for the obligation to provide evidence of AI competence
  • Finding Good Problems for AI: Identifying Workarounds That Have Been Accepted as “Part of the Job”
  • Understanding and Evaluating Data Maturity as the Foundation for Use Cases
  • Initiating Use Cases with Design Methods: Vision, Qualitative Interviews, Value Proposition Canvas, Pain Test
  • Prioritizing Use Cases by Quantifying Them: Benefit/Effort Matrix with Fixed Level Definitions
  • Measuring Cost-Effectiveness: Business Case, ROI, Break-Even Point, Realistic Efficiency
  • Developing In-House AI Products: 4D Framework (Discover, Design, Develop, Deploy), Human-in-the-Loop, RAG at the Core
  • Measuring and Ensuring Adoption: Dual Success Metrics (Engagement & Accuracy)
  • Building Data Network Effects as a Long-Term Competitive Advantage

This course offers a digital blended learning approach designed for working professionals. Through a flexible combination of online seminars and self-study sessions, you’ll be sure to achieve your goals. Here’s what you’ll learn in this training program:

Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.

Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material. 

Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.

Learning Community:A digital learning community will be available to you throughout the course. trainers with other participants and the trainers , and ask any questions you may have.

Certificate of Completion and Open Badge:As a graduate of the class, you will receive a certificate of completion and an open badge, which you can easily share on professional networks (such as LinkedIn).

 

  • You’ll develop a keen eye for the invisible process gaps in your organization and translate them into concrete AI projects with strategic relevance
  • You work with a quantified evaluation grid that objectifies prioritization discussions and brings all stakeholders to a common data foundation
  • You develop business cases that stand up to scrutiny by the CFO—including operating costs, realistic efficiency rates, and break-even calculations over several years
  • You are familiar with the 4D structure as a modern project structure for probability-based systems and understand how compliance, design, and development are interrelated
  • You build internal AI products that are actually adopted because they're right where the work happens
  • You measure success using dual performance metrics and can identify early on when employees, under pressure, revert to old habits
  • You'll take home templates, tools, and a full toolkit of methods that you can apply directly to your own project
  • You'll gain expertise in a field that is already in high demand today and will be a strategic core component of every organization in the coming years

A well-thought-out mix of content, methods and support is essential for successful learning, especially in blended online learning. Our course concept is precisely tailored to this: structured self-study phases with a high level of activity on your part, in-depth trainers and interactive live workshop sessions, best-practice examples, practical exercises, discussions and sharing experiences in the learning community.

The following third-party tools can be used in the event:

This course is designed for anyone who is responsible for or initiates AI projects in companies—across all industries:

  • Product owners, product managers , and project managers who oversee AI initiatives
  • CDOs, CAIOs, and technical and subject-matter experts seeking a structured introduction to strategic AI work
  • Organizational developers and lateral leaders who use AI as a lever for transformation
  • Entrepreneurs and decision makers who want to evaluate and prioritize AI projects from a business perspective

This course is suitable for newcomers with a basic understanding of AI, as well as for experienced practitioners who want to refine their methodology and apply it to their own use case.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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25.09.2026
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Booking number: 41612
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Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
25.09.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:00, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
09.10.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
16.10.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
19.10.2026
Live online
Booking number: 41612
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
Course
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
19.10.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 15:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
02.11.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
20.11.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
02.11.2026
Live online
Booking number: 41612
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
Course
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
02.11.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 10:00 am, end approx. 12:00 pm
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
09.11.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
23.11.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
23.11.2026
Live online
Booking number: 41612
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
Course
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
23.11.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 10:00 am, end approx. 12:00 pm
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
04.12.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
18.12.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
11.01.2027
Live online
Booking number: 41612
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
Course
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
11.01.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 15:00
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
18.01.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
08.02.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
08.02.2027
Live online
Booking number: 41612
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
Course
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
08.02.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 10:00 am, end approx. 12:00 pm
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
19.02.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
01.03.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
01.03.2027
Live online
Booking number: 41612
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
Course
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
Approximately 20 hours over 3 weeks
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Identify AI project candidates
Date
01.03.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 10:00 am, end approx. 12:00 pm
Webinar
Analyze and evaluate AI project candidates
Date
15.03.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
Webinar
Product-Market Fit for Internal AI Products
Date
22.03.2027
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 17:00
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