BUSINESS TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Unlock Your Potential with Our Collaborative Business Training Platform! At the Waikato Chamber of Commerce we believe in the power of collective growth. Our unique approach combines expert-led Business Training sessions with valuable insights and experiences from our members. Join us to elevate your skills, expand your network, and maximise your business impact.
For more information, please email jenny.macgregor@waikatochamber.co.nz or call 021 037 8360.
2026 TRAINING & EVENTS
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Long Room 2, Wintec House, Wintec CBD.
Take your AI skills to the next level. This interactive Level 2 workshop is designed to help you unlock the full potential of AI through custom instructions, projects, notebooks, skills, and agents.
Discover practical techniques to personalise your AI experience, streamline repetitive tasks, and save hours of work each week.
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for people who use AI daily and are already familiar with advanced prompting frameworks such as CRAFT or RIGHT. If you're ready to move beyond prompting and create more efficient AI workflows, this session is for you.
What you'll learn:
Develop a habit of experimenting with AI every week.
Personalise AI with custom instructions that transform your results.
Learn how to use projects and notebooks to organise work and save time.
Gain an introduction to AI Skills and Agents, and how they can automate everyday tasks.
Course outline:
15 minutes – Recap and updates on AI for Better Work
15 minutes – Creating good AI habits
45 minutes – Personalisation and Projects
15 minutes – Introduction to Skills, Tools and Agents
20 minutes – Hands-on activities
10 minutes – Q&A and next actions
Additional Q&A afterwards for more complex discussion
This hands-on, interactive workshop focuses on practical, real-world applications rather than technical theory. You'll have the opportunity to apply what you learn throughout the session, so please bring your laptop to get the most from the experience.
Fees: $300.00+GST per person*
*This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for 50% funding support, please register your expression of interest and contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor at businessgrowth@sodainc.com.
Dates:
Workshop 1 – Tuesday 15 September
Workshop 2 – Tuesday 20 October
Workshop 3 – Tuesday 17 November
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Union Square Business Centre, Hamilton.
This programme is designed to provide local business owners with expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and practical strategies to elevate their business success.
We are delighted to partner with Icehouse to deliver The Business Owner Programme – a capability development solution for Waikato business owners.
This programme provides a unique learning environment for business owners, in three full days of learning, over three months. The program will provide you with the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.
The programme is designed for owners of businesses with revenue between $1M to $3M.
What will you get from this programme?
Deciding where your business will operate and how you will win in the future
Driving growth from the top – Leadership, Mindset and Resilience
Building a high-performing team and culture in the business
Transforming how your business wins sales and why customers choose you?
Generating growth through digital/social media channels
Understanding of accounting and finance principles
Build a Business Growth Plan to keep you focused.
Fees:
Please enquire by emailing Jenny
Regional Business Partner Funding
Management Capability Development funding may be available through your Regional Business Partner. To explore if your business is eligible for support, please contact your local Growth Advisor by emailing hello@sodainc.com or email Jenny for an introduction.
Icehouse Scholarships
Scholarships are regularly offered. Email Jenny to find out more.
Note: A minimum of 10 enrolments must be received by 1 August 2026 to enable this programme to be confirmed.
2025 Business Owners Programme Alumni
2024 Business Owners Programme Alumni















