AI for SMEs: Implementation Roadmap

Adopt AI with confidence — avoid costly mistakes and scale smarter with step by step guidance.

What you'll learn
Spot the best AI opportunities in your business without wasting time or money on hype.
Build a clear, step by step roadmap to bring AI into your SME with confidence.
Choose the right AI tools and vendors using simple, practical selection criteria.
Run a 4 week pilot project that proves value fast and wins stakeholder buy in.
Measure success with real business metrics so you can show ROI and scale what works.
Communicate your AI strategy clearly to your team, clients, or leadership to drive adoption.

Requirements
No technical background required — this course is designed for business owners, managers and professionals who want to understand AI in practical, non technical terms.
Basic computer literacy — if you can use email, spreadsheets and everyday business software, you’ll be able to follow along easily.
Curiosity and openness to new ideas — the most important requirement is a willingness to explore how AI can create value in small and medium sized businesses.
If you already have a business challenge or process in mind, bring it along — you’ll get more out of the exercises by applying them directly to your own context.

Description
Artificial Intelligence is no longer reserved for tech giants — it is transforming how small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, compete and grow. Yet for many business owners and managers, the path to adopting AI feels overwhelming. Which tools are worth the investment? How do you avoid costly mistakes? And how can you be sure AI will deliver real business results?This course provides a practical, step‑by‑step roadmap to implementing AI in your business with confidence. Designed specifically for SMEs, it strips away jargon and focuses on what matters most: identifying opportunities, choosing the right tools and building a clear plan that drives measurable results.Through real world examples, guided exercises and proven frameworks, you will learn how to:Spot high‑impact areas where AI can cut costs and boost efficiencyDesign and run a pilot project that proves value quicklyMeasure ROI and scale successful initiatives across your businessCommunicate your AI strategy effectively to win buy‑in from teams, clients or stakeholdersWhether you are a business owner, manager, consultant or entrepreneur, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make Artificial Intelligence work for your business — today, not someday. It is about turning curiosity into action and ensuring AI becomes a driver of sustainable growth.

Who this course is for
Small and medium sized business owners and managers who want to understand how AI can streamline operations, cut costs and unlock growth opportunities. Team leaders and professionals tasked with exploring AI solutions, but who don’t have a technical background. Consultants and advisors working with SMEs who need a clear, practical framework for guiding clients through AI adoption. Entrepreneurs and startups looking to test AI tools quickly and build confidence before scaling.