AI Fluency
Build AI competency across your organization — safely, measurably, and using free tools.
AI isn’t slowing down. Your teams can’t afford to wait for the next training cycle. This framework delivers practical AI skills through micro-learning — short, focused exercises that build real fluency without pulling people away from their work.
The Framework
Proposal & Strategy
- Overview & Executive Summary — The what, why, and how
- AI Safety & Compliance Guidelines — Compliance-first guardrails
- Measuring Success — KPIs, fluency slope, and outcomes
Competency Levels
- Beginner — Foundations — Build mindset and basic understanding
- Capable — Applied Use — Embed AI into daily work (minimum bar)
- Proficient — Workflow Redesign — Redesign processes with AI
- Expert — Innovation & Leadership — Drive organizational adoption
Inspired by Zapier’s AI Fluency Rubric.
Capstone Projects
- Expense Report Builder — Beginner → Capable
- Meeting-to-Action Pipeline — Capable → Proficient
- Process Documentation & Improvement — Proficient → Expert
- Personal AI Playbook — All levels (universal)
Implementation
- Implementation Plan — Rollout strategy and delivery
- Process Flows & Architecture — Visual diagrams of the system
Core Principles
| Principle | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Micro-learning | 10-20 minute exercises, not day-long workshops |
| AI-maintained | Agents review and update content continuously |
| Safety-first | Compliance guardrails embedded at every level |
| Measurable | Fluency slope tracks growth rate, not just completion |
| Built on free tools | Designed around free-tier AI tools; invest more as needs grow |
| Open & forkable | Fork, customize, deploy — own your program |