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Upcoming live online training courses

Oct 7 & 8, 2026

Enterprise Architecture Modernization with Generative AI, RAG, and Agents

Integrate AI and automation for innovation, risk mitigation, and measurable ROI Course outcomes Understand how to use enterprise architecture (EA) AI principles to build a long-term IT strategy that aligns with ...

Oct 7 & 8, 2026

n8n AI Bootcamp: Building AI Workflows and Agents From Scratch

You are a data and operations professional seeking to automate repetitive AI tasks. You are a product manager or technical lead exploring internal AI agents and tools. You are an AI ...

Oct 8, 2026

Claude Certified Associate Exam Prep: A Two-Hour Crash Course

Master the seven exam domains, practice with Projects, prompting, and output validation, work through sample questions, and leave with a personal study plan What you’ll learn and how you can apply ...

Oct 19, 2026

Microservice Fundamentals

Understanding the power and complexity of microservice architectures Microservices—they’re everywhere! Microservices help organizations achieve autonomy at scale and mix technologies. They can put software in the hands of users faster than ...

Oct 22, 2026

Agentic AI Safety and Security

Planning and Mitigating Safe AI Systems Course Outcomes: Design the role of context and larger systems in the safe usage of agentic AI Evaluate concepts of ground truth and trust in ...

Oct 23, 2026

Fundamentals of DevOps

Learn the tools, processes, and culture of successful DevOps Course Outcomes Understand the core principles, values, and key practices of the DevOps methodology Learn how to foster a culture of collaboration ...

Oct 28, 2026

AI-Powered Project Management

Essential prompting techniques to accelerate project success Course outcomes Understand the basics of generative AI and its capabilities Learn how to create and manage effective meeting agendas Explore generative AI for ...

Nov 2 & Dec 7, 2026

What’s Happening in Python

Stay current, code smarter, and build what’s next Python never stands still. New libraries emerge, frameworks evolve, language features are introduced, and developers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. ...

Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 & 14, 2026

Python Module of the Week

Stay current, code smarter, and build what’s next The Python ecosystem is packed with thousands of powerful modules and packages, both built into the standard library and available on PyPI, that ...

Nov 3, 2026

4 Simple Steps to Work on What Matters

Stop wasting time and focus on high-impact projects What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Scan your project lists and filter out low-value work to focus on initiatives that ...

Nov 4, 2026

AI Governance

Example roles: Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering, Legal Council, AI Project Manager, Head of Compliance To understand the purpose of AI governance in organizational AI adoption. You are a leader ...

Nov 5, 2026

Agentic Analytics with Claude Code

10x more powerful analytics with reliable, traceable, and reproducible agentic workflows What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Build reusable, traceable analytics workflows with Claude Code Connect to live ...

Nov 6, 2026

Leadership Communication Skills for Managers

Learn how to best support, respond to, persuade, and inspire your team In this course, you’ll: Understand how communication affects workplace culture and productivity Identify best practices for communicating in leadership ...

Nov 10, 2026

Job Search Strategies: How to Identify and Land Your Next Job

Join in to learn a better way: a system that, if followed with discipline, can open doors and get you the interviews that will lead to the job you want. Expert ...

Nov 10, 2026

Expert Showcase: Building AI Workflows That Stick

Professionals who have experimented with AI tools and want to get more consistent, repeatable value from them Knowledge workers who manage projects, content, research, or coordination and want AI to handle ...

Nov 12, 2026

Claude Cowork for Project Management

Automate project workflows and deliverables What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Integrate AI into project lifecycles to automate document generation, progress reporting, and team communications Use AI-assisted tools ...

Nov 12, 2026

Technical Storytelling

In just a few hours, you’ll be able to more effectively secure executive and leadership buy-in and drive cross-functional alignment while positioning yourself as someone who can see—and communicate—the big picture. ...

Nov 16, 2026

Copilot for Microsoft 365

Work smarter with generative AI in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Course outcomes Optimize communication and scheduling in Outlook Enhance document creation in Word Enhance presentation development in PowerPoint Simplify ...

Nov 16, 2026

Harness Engineering for AI Agents

Design and build production-ready agentic infrastructure What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Design a memory-first agent harness by selecting the appropriate memory types, substrates, and harness components for ...

Nov 17, 2026

How to Disagree with Your Boss

Simple steps for sharing your concerns and influencing decisions What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Identify when, where, and how to raise disagreement professionally Frame your concerns using ...

Nov 18, 2026

Building your personal brand

Raise your profile and be viewed as an authority and leader in your industry Have you ever wondered how some people get the best job offers (when they weren’t even looking)? ...

Nov 18, 2026

Spec-Driven Development Frameworks Compared

Choosing between Spec Kit, OpenSpec, and BMAD Method What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Compare Spec Kit, OpenSpec, and BMAD Method on file layout, command vocabulary, and where ...

Nov 20, 2026

Obsidian for Connected Thinking

From mind maps to automated Zettelkasten What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Build a connected-note system in Obsidian using linked notes, brackets, hashtags, namespaces, and categories Create visual ...

Nov 25, 2026

Software architecture by example

Learn how to apply the fundamentals through real-world examples Software architecture is a participation sport. While you can learn a great deal about practices, patterns, coupling, cohesion, and all the other ...

Nov 30, 2026

Managing AI Projects

Managing and delivering AI projects Course Outcomes: Learn the fundamentals of AI projects and their typical stages Understand product ownership and tactical AI management Explore the roles and responsibilities of project ...

Nov 30, 2026

OpenClaw, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code Compared

Strengths, weaknesses, and deciding which agentic assistant is right for your work What you’ll learn and how you can apply it Compare OpenClaw, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code across key dimensions: ...

Nov 30, 2026

Generative AI for Finance

Understand the capabilities and use cases of AI tools Course Outcomes: Understand the Fundamentals Explore Practical Use Cases Evaluate Leading Tools Analyze Limitations and Risks Develop Mitigation Strategies Strategize for the ...

Dec 3, 2026

Microservice Fundamentals

Understanding the power and complexity of microservice architectures Microservices—they’re everywhere! Microservices help organizations achieve autonomy at scale and mix technologies. They can put software in the hands of users faster than ...

Bio

The LEAD Project (Learning through Engineering, Art and Design) promotes hands-on, design-based activities with the creative use of technology and is part of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, a nonprofit educational group with years of practical experience teaching children how to make cool things.