From understanding AI to working with it.
I deliver AI training and strategy consulting to organizations.
For your team, or for yourself?
Train, measure, embed
Starts with measurement, continues with a one-day training, and settles into the organization through role-specific programs and coaching.
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12 modules, at your own pace
An online video program. Watch in any order and receive a QR-verifiable certificate when you finish.
Join the AcademyFrom the TEDx stage: The Right Answer, the Wrong Question.
I turn enterprise experience into real results.
Across a career of more than 25 years at Andersen, PwC, Vodafone, IBM and Ericsson, I led big data, analytics and digital transformation projects. Now I channel that experience into helping organizations achieve real results with AI. Not slogans — skills that touch the work from day one.
- Harvard Business School AI · Vjal Institute AI · Outskill AI Generalist
- ICF Accredited Professional Coach · John Maxwell Leadership Coach
- Nine role-specific programs, from executive to practitioner
97 organizations, from holdings to the public sector.
With the AI-First Index, start by measuring, not guessing.
A 6-dimension AI maturity assessment. At the end of a 10-minute survey, a personalized mini-report for you and an aggregate report for your organization.
- Measure your organization's AI maturity
- See your strengths and weaknesses across 6 dimensions
- A roadmap to launch your first pilot in 90 days
- Role-specific training recommendations
Programs that touch the work.
Enterprise Training
Nine role-specific programs, from one day to 10 weeks. From decision-maker to practitioner.
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Strategy & Implementation
Consulting that starts with the AI-First Index and launches your first pilot in 90 days.
How it works
Lunch & Learn
Focused 2-hour sessions on 15+ topics. A fast on-ramp for your team's agenda.
Topics
Keynote Talks
Stage talks for events and conferences. Energy, evidence and a clear message.
As a speaker
Defne İncekara Academy is live.
An online AI training platform for your organization. 12 video modules; your team signs up with a company code, watches in any order and earns a certificate on completion.
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Who is Defne İncekara?
Defne İncekara is an AI strategist, trainer and speaker who provides AI training and strategy consulting to organizations. She previously served as Director of CRM & Digital Services at Ericsson and Director of Big Data & Analytics for the MMEA region at IBM, and brings 25+ years of enterprise technology experience.
What services does she offer?
Enterprise AI training programs, AI strategy and transformation consulting, Lunch & Learn sessions and keynote talks. Training is designed by role, from senior executives to practitioners.
Who is enterprise AI training for?
For employees at every level: decision-makers, managers, specialists and trainers. Programs range from one-day awareness sessions to 10-week coaching programs.
How many organizations and people have been trained?
6,210+ participants have been trained across 97 organizations — from holdings to universities, from the public sector to SMEs. See the references
How can I request a proposal?
You can reach out via the contact page or at dincekara@icloud.com. We clarify your needs in a short conversation and prepare a proposal tailored to your organization.
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