Who is the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass for?+
The AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass is built for non-technical business leaders for leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The typical participant is a CEO, Managing Director, board director, CXO, business unit head, function leader (marketing, sales, finance, HR, operations, customer experience, supply chain, IT business partner) or fast-rising senior manager who is expected to deliver measurable Generative AI outcomes inside their organisation in 2026 and beyond. We also welcome promoters of family businesses, government and quasi-government leaders, university Vice-Chancellors and Deans, and senior partners from professional services firms. No coding background is needed.
Why is an Applied AI MasterClass required right now?+
Generative AI has moved from experimentation to enterprise execution. Boards are now asking executive teams to articulate an AI strategy, quantify ROI, govern AI responsibly and reskill the workforce, all within months and not years. The cost of waiting is loss of market share, talent, margin and credibility with investors. The AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass condenses two years of consulting work with global enterprises into a focused, applied program that closes that gap for leaders for leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What background or prior knowledge do I need?+
None beyond business fluency. Every workflow, prompt, framework and tool is taught without writing a single line of code. You need only a working laptop, a stable internet connection, an open mind and curiosity. Participants who have never used ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini or Claude before regularly become the most active contributors by Day 2 of the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass.
Who can take up this MasterClass?+
The AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass is open to senior leaders, intact functional teams, family business owners, founders, partners, government and education leaders for leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Public cohorts accept individuals; private corporate cohorts run for groups of 10 to 60 participants from a single organisation. There is no minimum years-of-experience bar, but participants are expected to hold business decision-making responsibility or be on a fast track to it.
Why this MasterClass and not a free YouTube tutorial or generic AI course?+
Free tutorials teach features. The AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass teaches outcomes. Every session is anchored to enterprise problems (revenue, cost, productivity, governance, customer experience), uses live case work drawn from the AltaFuturis consulting practice, and ends with a workflow, prompt library or framework you can deploy in your own organisation the next morning. The program is designed and curated by Mr. Ganesh Shevade, Co-Founder and CEO of AltaFuturis Solutions, who has personally trained more than 4,000 senior leaders on Applied Generative AI across the United States, India, the GCC and Africa.
What are the advantages of joining the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass?+
Five concrete advantages. First, an applied curriculum that you can deploy immediately, not theory. Second, a peer cohort of CXOs for leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates that becomes a long-term professional network. Third, frameworks for AI strategy, governance, ROI and change management used by Fortune 500 boards. Fourth, a verifiable e-Certificate of Completion and recognised across the AltaFuturis client network. Fifth, ongoing access to the AltaFuturis Foundation Webinar series and selected resources after the MasterClass.
What are the benefits for me as a leader and for my organisation?+
For you as a leader, the benefits are accelerated career progression, stronger remuneration outcomes, lateral mobility into AI-priority roles and clearer visibility to the board. For your organisation, the benefits are productivity gains across functions, revenue uplift from AI-augmented sales and marketing, cost reduction in operations and back-office, improved customer experience and a measurable competitive advantage from being AI-fluent rather than AI-curious. The AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass ROI calculator on this site quantifies typical impact ranges.
What are the key features of the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass?+
Three days, twelve hours total, four hours per day. Delivered in Virtual, Online or Onsite formats. Cohort sizes of 12 to 30 (public) or up to 60 (private corporate). Designed by Ganesh Shevade. Delivered in English. Coverage of Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude and 30-plus enterprise AI tools without any coding. Peer learning, case work, prompt libraries and an applied lab on every day. Verifiable e-Certificate of Completion. A complimentary, invite-only Foundation Webinar before Paid enrolment so you only commit when the program is the right fit.
What does the curriculum cover?+
Day 1 covers the Generative AI landscape, enterprise use cases and AI strategy frameworks. Day 2 covers function-specific workflows (marketing, sales, finance, HR, operations, customer experience), prompt engineering for executives, and tool selection. Day 3 covers AI governance, responsible AI policy templates, change management, ROI quantification and a participant-led applied lab. Each MasterClass program on this site has its own day-by-day curriculum page with full module listing and time allocation.
What outcomes can I expect after completing the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass?+
Participants typically leave with five tangible outcomes. A personal AI strategy for their function. A library of 50-plus tested prompts mapped to their role. A 90-day AI adoption plan for their team. A board-ready narrative on AI value, risk and governance. A peer network of CXOs for leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates they can call on for the next two years.
Where is the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass delivered?+
Onsite cohorts are delivered across United Arab Emirates. Virtual and Online formats are open globally and are scheduled in business hours that work for participants for leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When are the next cohorts?+
Confirmed 2026 dates per MasterClass: AI Strategy and Digital Innovation for HR Professionals (Virtual) runs 16 to 18 July 2026; Applied AI and Predictive Analytics (Onsite) runs 22 to 24 July 2026; Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders (Onsite) runs 12 to 14 August 2026; Adaptive Leadership in an AI-Accelerated Business Environment (Virtual) runs 20 to 22 August 2026. Every MasterClass is 3 days, 4 hours per day. Custom corporate cohorts can be scheduled outside these windows on a four-week lead time.
What is the fee in USD?+
Public Virtual and Online seats are USD 650 under the Early Bird scheme until 30 June 2026, then USD 800. Public Onsite seats are USD 1050 under the Early Bird scheme until 30 June 2026, then USD 1200. Corporate, group and enterprise quotes are issued separately based on cohort size, location, language and customisation. Group discounts apply from five participants of the same organisation in any cohort.
What is the Foundation Webinar and is it really free?+
The Foundation Webinar is a complimentary, invite-only briefing on the chosen MasterClass topic. It is the first formal step of the journey. After you register on this site, our team calls you within one business day, then sends you a personal invitation to the Foundation Webinar. The webinar gives you the full context, intent and depth of the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass before you commit to a Paid seat. Yes, it is genuinely free, with no credit card required.
How do I register and what happens next?+
Six steps. Step 1: register through the form on this site, WhatsApp +91 97646 94844 or email ganesh@altafuturis.com. Step 2: a first-level call from our team within one business day. Step 3: invitation to the complimentary Foundation Webinar. Step 4: confirm fit and pay for your MasterClass seat. Step 5: attend the 3-day Applied AI MasterClass. Step 6: receive your verifiable e-Certificate of Completion.
Will I receive a certificate, and is it recognised?+
Yes. Every participant who completes the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass receives a verifiable digital e-Certificate of Completion from AltaFuturis Solutions. The certificate is recognised across the AltaFuturis client and partner network and is widely accepted by employers across the UAE, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia for internal AI champion designations and lateral career moves.
Can the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass be delivered as a private corporate cohort?+
Yes. Private corporate cohorts are quoted separately and can be run anywhere in United Arab Emirates with a four-week lead time. Private cohorts include a tailored agenda, sector-specific case work, an NDA-protected delivery, and a dedicated Foundation Webinar for your leadership team.
What if I cannot attend a session?+
All Virtual and Online sessions are recorded and shared with enrolled participants for catch-up. Onsite cohorts have a strict in-person attendance policy because of the workshop format. If a personal emergency prevents you from attending an entire MasterClass, we will reschedule your seat into the next available cohort at no additional cost.
Is my data and registration information safe?+
Yes. Registration information is collected solely to deliver the AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClass, including the first-level call, Foundation Webinar invitation and seat confirmation. We do not sell, rent or share personal data with any third party for marketing. You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing ganesh@altafuturis.com. The full privacy policy is available on this site.
Where in Abu Dhabi do you typically deliver onsite AI MasterClasses?+
We deliver onsite cohorts at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island, St Regis Corniche, Conrad Etihad Towers and similar grade venues, or privately at your office in Al Maryah Island and ADGM or Corniche.
Who typically attends the Abu Dhabi cohort?+
Abu Dhabi cohorts attract CXOs and senior leaders from Energy and Utilities, Sovereign Wealth and Banking, Defence and Advanced Technology, Government and Public Sector and similar sectors. Abu Dhabi cohorts also draw leaders from Al Ain, the Western Region and Dubai.
What is the price for the Abu Dhabi cohort?+
The Early Bird price is USD 650 per participant for Online MasterClasses and USD 1050 per participant for Onsite MasterClasses until 30 June 2026. The regular price thereafter is USD 800 Online and USD 1200 Onsite per participant. Group discounts apply from five participants of the same organisation.
Can we run a private onsite cohort for our leadership team in Abu Dhabi?+
Yes. We regularly run private onsite cohorts for executive committees, boards and family business leadership groups in Abu Dhabi. Reach out via the form below or on WhatsApp at +91 97646 94844.
Can the Abu Dhabi cohort be hosted inside ADGM?+
Yes. We have delivered private onsite cohorts at ADGM member firms on Al Maryah Island and at the headquarters of large federal entities.
Do you cover sovereign and federal data residency considerations?+
Yes. The Adaptive Leadership and CXO programs include a dedicated module on enterprise AI governance, sovereign data residency and policy alignment with the UAE National AI Strategy 2031.