{"id":2026,"date":"2024-09-11T19:07:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleconsultants.ai\/articles\/?p=2026"},"modified":"2024-10-31T19:58:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T19:58:49","slug":"ai-training-that-goes-beyond-tools-and-delivers-real-world-results-monica-higgins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleconsultants.ai\/articles\/ai-training-that-goes-beyond-tools-and-delivers-real-world-results-monica-higgins\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"AI training that goes beyond tools and delivers real-world results &#8211; Monica Higgins, MBA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhat sets Simple Academy apart is its focus on training that shows people how to use AI to be more productive in their specific roles, based on real-world feedback.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monica Higgins, MBA<br>Managing Partner at Vector Executives<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"resize-video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/simpleconsultants.ai\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Monica-Higgins-testimonial.mp4\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As I transitioned out of the construction industry, I was looking for ways to transition from that industry. 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