How much does corporate AI training cost in India? What drives the price
Why prices vary so widely
Two proposals for 'AI training' can differ by a factor of ten because they describe different products. A recorded tool demo for 200 people is not the same as a customised two-day programme with labs built on your workflows and support afterwards.
Before comparing quotes, make sure you are comparing the same scope.
The six cost drivers
| Driver | Lower cost | Higher cost |
|---|---|---|
| Format and duration | 90-minute briefing or half-day | 2-day programme or multi-sprint |
| Customisation | Standard curriculum | Labs built on your workflows and data patterns |
| Group size | One cohort | Several cohorts or functions |
| Tools | Free or existing tools | Enterprise tools, sandbox setup |
| Location | Online or trainer's city | On-site travel, international delivery |
| Support | Q&A only | 30/60/90-day implementation check-ins |
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What you should get for the money
- A pre-programme assessment of your team's workflows
- Use cases chosen for your team, not generic demos
- Hands-on labs where every participant practises
- A usage policy covering data and review
- A written 30/60/90-day plan with owners
- Some form of follow-up support
How to judge value
Divide the fee by the number of use cases that are in live use 90 days later. A cheaper programme that produces no live use cases costs more than a well-designed one that produces ten.
Ask providers how they measure outcomes, and agree two or three measures, such as hours saved on a process or report turnaround time, before you sign.
Questions to ask any AI training provider
- Who designs the curriculum, and have they done the work our team does?
- How will you tailor labs to our workflows without using confidential data?
- What will each participant produce during the session?
- What happens in the 90 days after training?
- Can you share client references for similar teams?
CA Dhaval Kodilkar is a corporate AI trainer, Fellow Chartered Accountant, Perplexity AI Business Fellow and ICAI AICA course architect. He has trained 20,000+ professionals across 9 countries.
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