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
2026 PLANNING UNDERWAY · FOUNDATIONAL COHORT PLUS ADVANCED COURSES
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.
Prompting and workflow design
Prompt structures that make research, writing, and planning more reliable.
Research, learning, and fact-checking
Use AI to explore topics, compare sources, and sanity-check claims without outsourcing judgment.
Writing and communications
Draft emails, summaries, briefs, and outreach materials faster while keeping voice and review in place.
Images, video, and creative tools
Learn where visual AI tools are useful for campaigns, media, slides, and other content support.
Data, spreadsheets, and repeated admin work
Clean up inputs, classify information, and reduce manual overhead in recurring workflows.
Automation pathways and advanced topics
Understand where automations, agentic coworkers, and deeper technical tools fit next.
Capstone and adoption plan
Leave with real workflows, clearer next steps, and a plan for future AI learning and growth.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
FOUNDATIONAL COHORT
An 8-week live foundational program for advocates who want practical AI fluency, updated from the 2025 course and designed to rapidly upskill advocates.
THE SHARED ENTRY POINT FOR ADVOCATES WHO WANT A STRONG PRACTICAL FOUNDATION.
YOUR ENTRY POINT FOR BUILDING A STRONG PRACTICAL FOUNDATION.
ADVANCED TRACKS
Topic-specific courses for automation, coding, research, strategy, media, and other areas where advocates asked for deeper support.
DEEPER TRAINING FOR ADVOCATES READY TO APPLY AI TO SPECIFIC WORKFLOWS.
YOUR TRACK FOR DEEPER LEARNING AND APPLYING AI TO SPECIFIC WORKFLOWS.
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.
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.
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.
MEET THE EDUCATORS
Steven Rouk is AI Programs Director at Vegan Hacktivists and Executive Director of Connect For Animals.
Thomas "Richie" Manandhar-Richardson is AI Impact Director at Vegan Hacktivists and Lead Data & AI Consultant at Greener By Default.
Kyle Behrend is founder of AI Impact Hub and an AI/automation educator.
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:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
BEST FIT: TEAMS THAT WANT A SHARED BASELINE BEFORE MOVING INTO DEEPER AI WORKFLOWS.
