Upskilling Without Breaking the Bank: A Practical AI Training Playbook for Small Business HR

The Gap Between Wanting to Learn and Having the Resources to Do So Is Smaller Than You Think

Nearly half of small businesses anticipate difficulty training their employees on AI. Yet 43% say their people are eager to learn and simply lack the resources to get started.

That is not a motivation problem. That is a resource and planning problem, and it is one HR leaders can solve without a six-figure budget or a dedicated L&D team.

This session gives you the practical playbook to make it happen.

What You Will Learn:

• Why the barrier to entry for AI upskilling is lower than most HR leaders assume, and what is standing between your team and getting started
• How to build an internal AI champion network that creates momentum across the organization without adding headcount
• Which free and low-cost learning resources move the needle on AI literacy and which ones are worth skipping
• How to structure peer learning programs that hold together over time rather than fading out after the first few sessions
• How to measure upskilling ROI when you do not have a dedicated L&D function and need to make the case with limited data

Why This Matters Now

AI is reshaping how work gets done across every function, and small businesses are not exempt from that pressure. The organizations that fall behind on AI literacy will feel it in productivity, hiring competitiveness, and the ability to retain employees who want to grow.

The good news is that effective upskilling does not require a large budget or a formal training infrastructure. It requires a clear strategy, the right resources, and someone willing to lead the charge. This session is built for exactly that person.

Your Presenter

Michelle Coussens, CEO & Business Strategist, Plan B Consulting Services LLC

Michelle is a frequently sought-after speaker and business strategist who works with organizations of all sizes on talent management, business strategy, and operational effectiveness. She brings direct experience across corporate, consulting, education, and nonprofit environments, and is known for translating complex workplace challenges into practical, immediately applicable guidance. Her sessions consistently earn top participant ratings for a simple reason: she makes things work in the real world, not just on paper.

Who Should Attend

• HR leaders and managers at small and mid-sized businesses responsible for employee development and training
• Business owners who wear the HR hat and need realistic, low-cost strategies they can put into practice right away
• People operations professionals looking to build AI literacy across their workforce without a formal L&D function
• Anyone who knows their team needs AI upskilling but is not sure where to start or how to make the case for it

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