Professional AI Governance Workshops

Understanding AI governance is increasingly important for organizations developing, deploying, or using AI. Employees and decision-makers need to understand the risks involved, their responsibilities, and how governance principles apply to their work.

Sun Dog Strategies offers instructor-led workshops covering the fundamentals of AI governance and their application in organizational settings. Sessions combine instruction, discussion, and scenario-based exercises to help participants develop their understanding and apply what they learn.

Workshops are available online, with in-person delivery available in Calgary. You may select for your organization to participate in only one session, or both.

Session 1: AI Governance Fundamentals

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Price: CA$1,500 (up to 10 participants)

An introduction to AI governance, its core principles, and its role in managing organizational risk and accountability.

Topics covered:

  • Understanding AI governance: What governance involves, its purpose, and how it relates to organizational AI development and use.

  • Risk and accountability: Common AI-related risks, organizational responsibilities, and the role of oversight.

  • Policies and governance measures: How AI policies, processes, and governance frameworks support organizational decision-making.

  • Putting principles into practice: An introductory scenario examining governance considerations in a realistic setting.

  • Discussion and questions: Reviewing key concepts and addressing participants' questions.

The session also includes an introduction to an example AI policy, illustrating how governance requirements can be documented and applied.

Session 2: Applied AI Governance

Duration: 2 hours
Included in the Complete Workshop

Building on the fundamentals, this session examines how AI governance works in practice. Participants work through scenarios, assess risks, and consider how organizations can address governance challenges.

Topics covered:

  • Case studies and scenarios: Examining AI-related situations and the governance issues they present.

  • Evaluating risks and responsibilities: Identifying potential risks, accountability gaps, and appropriate organizational responses.

  • Governance in operation: Exploring how policies, oversight, and internal procedures can be applied to specific situations.

  • Organizational considerations: Discussing governance challenges, workplace applications, and questions raised by participants.

  • Review and next steps: Consolidating lessons and considering how they can inform organizational practices.

This session places greater emphasis on exercises and discussion, allowing participants to apply the principles introduced in Session 1.

Workshop Options & Pricing

Both options include:

  • Live instruction for up to 10 participants.

  • Course materials and an example AI policy.

  • Scenario-based exercises and opportunities for discussion.

  • Individual certificates of completion.

Additional participants: CA$200 per person, up to a maximum of 15 participants.

For larger groups, in-person delivery, or training with additional organizational requirements, please contact us for a quote.

Executive & Leadership Workshops

Sun Dog Strategies also offers workshops for executives, senior management, and other organizational decision-makers seeking a more focused examination of AI governance.

These sessions can address leadership responsibilities, organizational risk, governance oversight, and the decisions involved in developing, deploying, or managing AI systems.

Content, duration, and delivery are determined according to the organization's requirements.

Contact Sun Dog Strategies to discuss available options and request a quote.