The AI Advantage:

Staying Ahead in a Fast-Changing Work World for Corporate Professionals

Register for March - May 2026 cohort is now open. $647

Peer to Peer AI training for professionals and executives who want to move from basic use to strategic advantage.

Sign Up Now

Why This Course?

 

You’re using AI.

For search. For summaries. For quick drafts.

Whether you’re an individual contributor or an executive. That’s just the surface.

The real advantage starts beneath it.

 Most professionals get stuck in this cycle:

  • Management says "we need to leverage AI" (but won't say for what).
  • Sometimes AI is impressive. Sometimes it creates more work than it saves.
  • You attend tool trainings with specific use cases and forget them a week later.
  • You use it for basics and feel there’s far more to AI.

Meanwhile, the gap grows between professionals who feel overwhelmed and those actually creating real leverage with it.

 

There's a Different Way 

 

The AI Advantage is for professionals who are tired of the pressure to adopt AI without real guidance, and want to use it the way it actually works in high-performing organizations: strategically, selectively, and with human judgment firmly in control.

In this course you will learn:

  • Learn where AI actually creates leverage
  • Identify 5–7 tools that solve your recurring challenges (and ignore the rest)
  • Learn how to get consistently high-quality output from AI, not just average drafts
  • Practice a clear, repeatable method that unlocks more from AI than you thought possible
  • Know exactly when to use AI and when your own judgment creates more value
  • Build a practical, low-risk AI workflow you can implement immediately
  • Strengthen your ability to guide your team or colleagues in using AI with clarity and intention

And that’s what AI Advantage is built to change.

You will learn from top innovators from Europe, Silicon Valley, and Asia.

Our Reviews

★★★★★

See what our alumni are saying about the course!

What You'll Actually Do

Duration (2.5 months): March 3, 2026 – May 22nd, 2026

Chapter 1: Figure Out What Actually Matters

Start identifying where AI removes real friction for you.

You'll explore:

  • How to move from AI overwhelm to enjoying its benefits
  • How to spot "AI slop" the generic, trust-eroding outputs flooding the internet and your inbox
  • Why most AI outputs disappoint and what to do about it
  • How to look for the right tools for you.

Your assignment: Map one recurring problem to one AI tool and test it.

Chapter 2: Build One Thing That Works

Move from understanding to application. Create a real workflow you'll actually use after the course ends.

You'll explore:

  • Advanced prompting (what separates good outputs from garbage)
  • Tool stacking: how up to 3 tools work better together (with walkthroughs, not theory)
  • Live demo: Building a Custom GPT step-by-step
  • Designing and testing a low-risk AI pilot for your role
  • Human creativity + AI: what machines genuinely can't replace and how to use it to your advantage
  • AI and ROI across organizations

Your assignment: Build one AI workflow that solves a real problem. Test it. Refine it. Prepare to show it.

Chapter 3: Make It Stick 

Get buy-in. Communicate value. Stay current without burning out.

You'll explore:

  • How to present your AI pilot with clarity (even if you're non-technical)
  • Securing stakeholder buy-in at any level from skeptical managers to curious executives
  • What goes wrong when teams adopt AI badly and how to do it right
  • Staying current and keeping momentum without chasing every new model release

Bonus: Introduction to Agentic AI foundations

Your assignment: Present your work. Get feedback. Plan your next step.

What This Course Delivers

 

✅ Clarity over overwhelm
Walk into Monday knowing what solves which recurring headache 

✅ Confidence over pressure
Go from "I should probably use AI for this" to "Here's the 3-step workflow that just saved me 4 hours"  without becoming an AI engineer

✅ Credibility over noise
Be the professional who can translate AI into actual business outcomes

✅ Permission to be selective
Learn when NOT to use AI and save yourself time, energy, and credibility

✅ One real thing that works
Leave with a tested AI workflow you can show your boss, your team, or your next interview

Learn From People Who've Actually Done This

You'll learn from leaders who combine innovation with real-world responsibility. Professionals navigating the same pressures you are, at scale.

Daniel Vargas GĂłmez

 Creative Strategy Lead at Snap, Inc.

  

Rashi Agrawal

Head of AI Engineering at Hinge Health

✓ Stanford LEAD

Monisha Shah

Director, eCommerce Development at Sephora

✓ Stanford LEAD

Vinita Soin

VP Finance
at KNAV US

✓ Stanford LEAD

Glenn Machielsen

Head of Accounts
& Board Member
at Lukkien 

Varun Kohli

Advisor, Board Member, CMO and a Dad


Bassam Jabry

Managing Director at Chemistry Team


How You’ll Actually Learn?

 

Expert sessions

Pre-recorded bite-sized lectures from top global innovators

Practical assignments

Designed for immediate workplace application

Interactive work groups

Test ideas and learn from peer proffesionals

Live check-in sessions

Get feedback, guidance, and accountability

Total time commitment: 1-2 hours/week. Designed to fit around your actual job.

Who This Is For?

✔ You're being told to "adopt AI" but no one's explained how it fits your actual responsibilities
✔ You've tried AI tools and been underwhelmed by generic, unhelpful outputs
✔ You're non-technical and don't want to become a prompt engineer to stay relevant
✔ You're managing a team and need to integrate AI responsibly
✔ You're tired of the hype and want practical guidance grounded in real life

Video Poster Image

The Hybrid Format

 

This course blends flexible learning with live collaboration so you can learn at your own pace while connecting with peers and industry leaders.

  • Video Modules — At the start of each part, you’ll get access to a curated set of expert video sessions, released during the first week. Watch them on your own schedule.
  • Real-Life Assignment — Apply what you’ve learned immediately with a practical assignment you can integrate into your work.
  • Live Peer Workgroups — Join small, interactive groups to workshop ideas, share progress, and get feedback from peers.
  • Live Online Discussion — At the end of each part, take part in a facilitated live discussion with the Upmarqt team and fellow participants to consolidate insights, ask questions, and refine your action plan.

By the end of the program, you’ll have tested ideas in real life, refined them with expert feedback, and built a network of like-minded leaders ready to navigate the AI era together.

Why Professionals Trust Us 

 

  • Based on the success of in-person peer-to-peer learning events with high engagement
  • Speakers include leaders from Sephora, Snap, Leading Silicon Valley Startups, and alumni of LEAD Stanford
  • Real-world assignments and interactive group discussions ensure practical application and immediate impact

Reserve Your Spot and Let’s Start Building Together

(March 3, 2026 to May 22, 2026)

12 weeks. Real problems. Real solutions.
No hype. No overwhelm. 

Just clarity, confidence, and an AI workflow you'll actually use.

Join The March Cohort

Frequently Asked Questions