In-Person Workshop·July 2026
AI for Small Business Leaders
Toronto, ON
Canada's Industry Association for AI Workforce Development
The national association for AI capability in Canadian organizations
Certification, training, and community for Canadian organizations building AI-ready teams.
500+
Members & Alumni
50+
Member Organizations
2026–2027
Active Program Year
Member association
Professional certification and training for Canada's AI-forward organizations.
Why CSBAA
Not a training company.
Canada's AI training association.
CSBAA sets the national standard for AI workforce development — through certification, research, community, and training built for Canadian organizations of every size and sector.
Learn about membershipCertification
National credentials recognized by member organizations across Canada.
Research
Industry reports, benchmarking data, and white papers for AI leaders.
Community
Events, committees, and a national network of AI-forward organizations.
Training
Cohort-based programs built around real Canadian workplace tasks.
Certification Programs
Four levels. One national credential pathway.
Structured programs with clear credentials, practical outcomes, and 20% member discounts at every level.
Level 1
Certified AI Practitioner
6 Hours · Weekend or Member Cohort
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Level 2Certified AI Workflow Specialist
12 Hours · Evening, Hybrid, or Member Cohort
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Level 3Certified AI Agent Builder
16 Hours · Hybrid Lab Format
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Level 4Certified AI Transformation Professional
24 Hours · Executive Intensive or Member Enterprise Cohort
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Membership
Join Canada's AI training association.
CSBAA membership connects your organization to Canada's professional AI workforce development community — with training discounts, research access, and a national network of AI-forward organizations.
- 20% discount on all CSBAA certification programs
- Access to member-only research reports and industry data
- Invitations to national events, workshops, and roundtables
- Voting rights and participation in CSBAA governance committees
Membership tiers
Individual Member
Practitioners, trainers, consultants, and professionals engaged in AI workforce development
$195/year
Organizational Member
Canadian businesses, institutions, and associations committing to AI workforce development
$895/year
Founding Partner
Strategic partners contributing to CSBAA's national mandate and governance
By invitation
Resources
Research, templates, and tools.
CSBAA publishes research reports, white papers, governance templates, and curated AI prompt libraries for Canadian organizations.
Open Access3
Research Reports
CSBAA's inaugural benchmark survey of 512 Canadian SMEs across seven sectors examines AI t…
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Open Access3
White Papers
As AI tools become embedded in regulated industry workflows — healthcare, financial servic…
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Member Access5
Templates
Governance, HR, and funding support templates for Canadian organizations.
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Member Access4
Prompt Libraries
Curated, tested AI prompt collections by industry and role type.
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Events
Workshops, webinars & networking.
Hands-On Workshop·August 2026
AI Workflow Automation Bootcamp
Oakville, ON
Workshop + Demonstration·September 2026
Building AI Agents for Business
Toronto, ON
Latest Insights
News, research, and member updates.
Industry Reports
Canadian AI Workforce Readiness Report 2026
June 10, 2026 · 8 min read
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Policy & Governance
Federal AI Strategy Update: Implications for Workforce Development
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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Member News
Member Spotlight: How a major Canadian telecom built AI capability across 300 employees
May 15, 2026 · 6 min read
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Partners & Sector Relationships
ICTC
Sector Council
FSC
Federal Research Partner
OCC
Industry Association
CPA
Professional Association
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Workforce Development
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