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MOVEMENT-WIDE AI TRAINING FOR ANIMAL ADVOCATES

Amplify is a free AI training program for animal advocates, building on a 2025 course with 1,100+ registrations. The foundation is an 8-week live cohort for developing practical AI fluency, with advanced tracks for advocates ready to go deeper into topics like automation, research, coding, media, and other specialized workflows.

8 WEEK FOUNDATION • LIVE TRAINING • RECORDINGS • SIDE LABS • OFFICE HOURS • ADVANCED TRACKS

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ADVANCED COURSES JUL/AUG 2026 · FOUNDATIONAL COHORT OCT 2026

FOUNDATIONAL CURRICULUM

AI foundations and responsible use

A clear-eyed look at what modern AI can do, what it can't do (yet), and how to use it responsibly in advocacy work.

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Prompting and workflow design

Prompt structures that make research, writing, and planning more reliable.

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Research, learning, and fact-checking

Use AI to explore topics, compare sources, and sanity-check claims without outsourcing judgment.

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Writing and communications

Draft emails, summaries, briefs, and outreach materials faster while keeping voice and review in place.

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Images, video, and creative tools

Learn where visual AI tools are useful for campaigns, media, slides, and other content support.

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Data, spreadsheets, and repeated admin work

Clean up inputs, classify information, and reduce manual overhead in recurring workflows.

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Automation pathways and advanced topics

Understand where automations, agentic coworkers, and deeper technical tools fit next.

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Capstone and adoption plan

Leave with real workflows, clearer next steps, and a plan for future AI learning and growth.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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FOUNDATIONAL COHORT — TARGETING OCT 2026

An 8-week live foundational program for advocates who want practical AI fluency, updated from the 2025 course and designed to rapidly upskill advocates.

YOUR ENTRY POINT FOR BUILDING A STRONG PRACTICAL FOUNDATION.

ADVANCED TRACKS — COURSES BEGIN JUL/AUG 2026

Topic-specific courses for automation, coding, research, strategy, media, and other areas where advocates asked for deeper support.

YOUR TRACK FOR DEEPER LEARNING AND APPLYING AI TO SPECIFIC WORKFLOWS.

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HOW THE FOUNDATIONAL COHORT RUNS

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Live kickoff and orientation

We walk you through what to expect from the program, build a shared understanding of AI, and help everyone get comfortable with the core tools.

Weekly teaching + recordings

We run live sessions each week and make recordings available so you can revisit or catch up.

Side labs and office hours

We offer you a space to troubleshoot, practice, and get help on your own work.

Capstone and next steps

We close the cohort with you continuing to develop your workflows and a clear path into advanced courses.

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WHO IT’S FOR

Beginners who need a clear starting point

Built for advocates who have little or no AI experience and want a practical entry point without hype or overwhelm.

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Advocates already experimenting on their own

Useful for people who have tried a few tools but want better habits, clearer understanding, and more useful applications of AI.

Teams preparing for deeper learning later

A strong foundation before moving into automations, agentic coworkers, advanced workflows, or topic-specific learning.

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MEET THE EDUCATORS

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Steven Rouk is AI Programs Director at Vegan Hacktivists and Executive Director of Connect For Animals.

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Thomas "Richie" Manandhar-Richardson is AI Impact Director at Vegan Hacktivists and Lead Data & AI Consultant at Greener By Default.

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Kyle Behrend is founder of AI Impact Hub and an AI/automation educator.

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Sam Tucker-Davis is founder of Open Paws and an AI engineer and educator.

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With Support From…

Specialist instructors

Hands-on teaching across research, writing, and creative AI use

Change management partners

Support for leaders shaping adoption beyond individual tool use

Guest specialists

Rotating contributors for advanced or topic-specific sessions

ALUMNI SAY:

  • "I was absolutely blown away by the caliber of this training course and the effectiveness of the instructors."

    — Program Manager of Technology Training · FROM THE 2025 COHORT

  • "I found it more useful than a multi-week AI training specialized for my role that I paid hundreds of dollars for."

    — FROM THE 2025 COHORT

  • "The speakers explained things so that even a total beginner can understand."

    — FROM THE 2025 COHORT

  • "Amplify has given me tools that have made my work easier, faster, and improved the quality of my work."

    — FROM THE 2025 COHORT

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FAQ

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  • Both. The foundational cohort assumes no technical background and gives newer users a safe, practical starting point. People already experimenting with AI will still get stronger habits, better workflow judgment, and clearer guardrails for using tools in advocacy work.

  • Plan for about three hours per week across the live session, recordings or review time, side labs, and optional office hours. The goal is steady practice without turning the program into a second job.

  • The recordings are useful, but AI tools and best practices are changing quickly. A live cohort lets us update the material, shorten the structure, answer questions in context, and help participants apply the lessons to real work instead of just watching passively.

  • Yes. Teams are encouraged when the goal is a shared baseline across staff or volunteers. Joining together can make it easier to agree on responsible use, pick priority workflows, and continue the work after the cohort ends.

  • Participants leave with a clearer adoption plan and hopefully many practical workflows or use cases to keep developing with the tools and approaches they’ve learned. From there, individuals or teams can continue into advanced courses, office hours, working sessions, or more specific automation support when that is the right next step.

  • Yes. Phase 2 is designed as a foundation plus follow-on tracks. Advanced topics may include automations, strategy, research workflows, image and video tools, or other areas where advocates need deeper support.

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JOIN THE AMPLIFY INTEREST LIST

The foundational cohort is the core entry point for advocates who are getting started. Advanced tracks are for advocates and teams ready to go deeper into automation, research, media, and other applied AI workflows.

Advanced courses being July/August 2026. The foundational cohort is targeting October 2026.

BEST FIT: TEAMS THAT WANT A SHARED BASELINE BEFORE MOVING INTO DEEPER AI WORKFLOWS.

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