AI for Business – 50 Fully Funded licences for Uptown Members 

Across Uptown, many businesses are already experimenting with AI - drafting marketing content, responding to customers, analysing information, and streamlining admin.

What’s often missing is structure.

Uptown, in partnership with academyEX, is offering 50 fully funded AI for Business licences to Uptown members.

This is a fully online, self-paced programme designed for busy teams. Your staff can learn anytime, anywhere, while building practical AI capability across your business - at no cost.

To register your interest, email team@uptown.co.nz. Places are limited.


Why this matters for Uptown businesses

AI is now a daily business tool. Without shared understanding and clear guardrails, adoption can be inconsistent or risky.

AI for Business builds organisation-wide confidence so your team can:
  • Use AI tools safely and responsibly
  • Improve everyday productivity
  • Create smarter workflows
  • Identify practical opportunities to innovate

What you or your team will learn

Each participant receives access to core courses covering:

Introduction to AI – How AI works and how to use it responsibly.

Everyday Use of AI – Practical ways to work smarter and faster.

Intelligent Collaboration with AI – Improving workflows and service delivery.

The Economic Imperative – Leading change and embedding innovation across your business.

The programme is fully online and mobile-friendly, with bite-sized video lessons and interactive quizzes designed for busy teams.

Participants also receive:
  • A curated AI resource hub with up-to-date guides and insights
  • Learner dashboards to track engagement and completions
  • Digital badges recognising AI capability
The platform continues to evolve as AI evolves - helping your team stay confident and current. 

Read the full learning outcomes here. 


Designed for New Zealand businesses

Created by academyEX, AI for Business is tailored for the New Zealand business environment. Whether you run retail, hospitality, professional services or a growing enterprise, this programme helps your team move from informal experimentation to confident application.


Supporting our wider community

academyEX is doubling the impact. It’s matching the 50 fully-funded Uptown business licences with 50 licences for Uptown charities. AI skills are exploding, but access isn't. Their AI for Good campaign tackles this head-on, building vital capability in our communities so no one is left behind.


Limited fully funded places

Only 50 fully-funded licences are available.

To apply, email team@uptown.co.nz with:
  • Your business name
  • Number of team members you would like to enrol (up to two)
  • A contact person
  • An email address
Licences will be allocated on a first-come basis.

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