Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid member Aspire 2Be reveals how the demand for AI capability is increasing and how working with the Chamber is helping turn ambition into action.
The rise of AI
Welsh businesses are increasingly recognising the value of artificial intelligence, with new research from Lloyds’ Business Barometer revealing that 40% of organisations in Wales plan to prioritise investment in AI in 2026.
AI learning and development has become a core focus for Aspire 2Be, reflecting both customer demand and the growing importance of AI skills within Welsh businesses. As demand for AI capability accelerates, Aspire 2Be is working with the Chamber to reach employers and individuals to ensure organisations have access to the skills needed to adopt AI effectively, responsibly and with confidence.
How Aspire 2Be is supporting businesses
Through a range of funded and paid-for AI learning solutions, Aspire 2Be delivers customer driven, high-quality training designed to meet real business needs and deliver measurable impact.
A key offering within its portfolio is NextGen – AI in the Workplace, a practical, hands-on short course, delivered online or in person, designed to help organisations embed AI into everyday working practices. Learners gain experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, explore the principles of responsible AI and digital transformation, and apply AI tools to create and personalise learning and development content, helping organisations build the confidence and capability required for the modern digital workplace.
For businesses seeking a more technically pathway, fully funded AI training opportunities (subject to eligibility) are offered. This includes the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals course which supports individuals in developing an understanding of common AI workloads, the principles of responsible AI, and how Azure services can be used to build AI solutions. Likewise, Aspire 2Be’s digital learning platform, Aspire 360, provides interactive, self-paced AI learning pathways that cover the fundamentals of AI in the workplace, supporting consistent skills development at scale.
Why partnership matters
Through a strategic partnership with Chambers Wales, Aspire 2Be is extending its reach to businesses of all sizes and sectors, ensuring AI learning opportunities are accessible to organisations across the Welsh economy, and helping businesses progress their AI journeys and prepare for their AI ambitions in 2026.
With a strong focus on partnership, accessibility and learner support, Aspire 2Be, working alongside the Chamber, is continuing to help Welsh businesses turn AI ambition into action, supporting growth, innovation and competitiveness across Wales in 2026 and beyond.
Aspire 2Be supports businesses to build in-house AI capability, helping staff understand how AI can drive productivity, enable digital transformation and support sustainable growth. Chamber members can benefit from 10% off any commercial courses with the company.
