Advancing Knowledge. Empowering Learning.

Learning and Strategy,
by design.

Explora partners with educational institutions, corporations, governments, and creative industry organizations to design learning programs, advise on strategy, and produce the media that brings it all to life, drawing on a practice rooted in both education and experience since 2007.

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press March 23, 2026

Explora and Centro Marista de Desarrollo (CEMADE) Collaboration on AI-Enabled Electronic Medical Records System

Explora has agreed to contribute to Centro Marista de Desarrollo (CEMADE) in Merida, Mexico, in the development of an AI-enabled electronic medical records (EMRs) system. The Zapata Sur center serves a low-income community in the Emiliano Zapata Sur neighborhood and operates as part of the social mission connected to Universidad Marista in Merida. For nearly a decade, the center has supported local residents through community development, outreach, and health services aimed at improving quality of life and expanding opportunities. The clinic operates with limited resources and is in urgent need of tools to support its social and medical work. Explora’s contribution aims to improve record management and streamline workflows, using AI-assisted capabilities to enhance efficiency and support better service delivery for the community.
course March 20, 2026

New Cohort Begins: AI and Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

A new cohort of AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals begins today, focusing on how organizations can combine artificial intelligence and cloud services to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and customer experiences. The course can be applied toward multiple UBC micro-certificates, including Artificial Intelligence Cloud Solutions Strategy, AI-Powered Automation and Personalization, and AI Development of Interactive Experiences, as well as the UBC Certificates in Cloud and Technology Transformation and AI for Digital Media. Participants explore how AI and cloud technologies work together to support scalable solutions, enabling organizations to deploy intelligent capabilities with flexibility while aligning technical opportunities with business objectives. Through applied exercises and the use of current no-code platforms, learners develop strategies for evaluating adoption scenarios, assessing risks and benefits, and conducting cost-benefit analysis for AI cloud initiatives. The course also emphasizes change management, ethical considerations, and planning for organizational transition. By the end of the course, participants are prepared to design a cloud-based AI adoption plan tailored to their organizational context, supporting sustainable implementation and long-term operational impact.
course March 17, 2026

New Cohort Begins: AI Foundations 3: Strategies for Organizations

A new cohort of AI Foundations 3: Strategies for Organizations begins today as part of the UBC Certificate in AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals. This advanced, mastery-level micro-course supports IT and digital professionals in moving beyond implementation into strategic AI leadership, with a focus on enterprise transformation, governance frameworks, and organizational alignment. Participants will engage with practical approaches to positioning AI initiatives within broader business strategy and long-term operational goals.

As the final course in the AI Foundations series, this micro-course builds on prior learning in AI Foundations 1 (Core Concepts & Tools) and AI Foundations 2 (Business Processes and Automation). Through applied work using current no-code platforms, learners develop the ability to recognize emerging opportunities, support responsible AI adoption, and contribute to cross-functional decision-making. The course is designed to help professionals transition from AI adoption to sustained organizational leadership, while identifying pathways for further specialization in areas such as governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
Where We Come From

Strategy, literacy,
and creative implementation,
never separate.

Explora was built on two decades of entrepreneurship across technology industries, from a media production studio to co-founding companies in marketing automation, edtech, and digital operations. That entrepreneurial range is part of how we think: practical, cross-sector, and comfortable with complexity.

But the passion for education has always been present, and when it became our main focus, we didn't leave that experience behind, we brought it into the classroom, the advisory room, and every program we build. Strategy, literacy, and creative craft have always been in the room together.

Who We Work With
Higher Education
Universities, colleges, and extended learning departments
Corporations
Teams navigating AI adoption, upskilling, and workforce development
Creative Industries
Film, theatre, broadcast, animation, and media organizations
Unions & Associations
Professional bodies preparing members for technological change
Government & Non-Profits
Public-sector and mission-driven organizations building capacity
3,000+
Educational projects delivered
1M+
Learners reached worldwide
10+
Courses & certificates authored
2007
Founded, still going strong
The following comments reflect unsolicited feedback from learners and clients. Initials are used for privacy, and original sources are kept on file.

“Thanks for another amazing course. I cannot believe how much I learn in such a short period of time. Have a great rest of the day and see you in the next course!”

M.S.AI Strategy: Leveraging Automation

“Thank you for imparting such wonderful knowledge.”

H.S.AI Strategy: Interactive Experiences

“Thank you for your class. It was amazing. My capstone is about using AI to identify and support at-risk students at a university. I hope you like it.”

J.C.AI Strategy: Benefits of Personalization

“Thank you very much for the class — lots of new stuff to learn, and knowing the fundamentals is a great foundation. I will definitely see you in the next classes.”

D.U.AI and Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“By the way, kudos on the content for the AI class. Holy you put a ton of effort into that. It looks like it is going to be a fantastic experience for me and EXACTLY what I was looking for. I already have enough value gained to justify the cost of the class. Thank you.”

B.T.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“Thank you for the impactful lecture…”

M.E.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the courses I’ve taken under your guidance. These four courses have not only met but exceeded my expectations. The valuable content, thoughtful design, and practical relevance have left a lasting impact on me.”

M.S.Artificial Intelligence in Digital Media

“Thank you for being an exceptional teacher, Ricardo. Your impact extends beyond the classroom, and I am grateful for the knowledge and inspiration you’ve imparted.”

A.T.Artificial Intelligence in Digital Media

“New to learning AI, but never too late! Thanks, Ricardo R. Trujeque, happy that your course was my first stop in that thrilling learning journey.”

S.Y.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“Thank you for the great introduction to AI... In the past, I have taken a basic data analytics course before but didn’t really understand machine learning much. With your course, I do have a better understanding of machine learning and AI.”

J.S.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“I wanted to say thank you for the Cloud Transformation Strategy course, I found it extremely useful, and highly relevant. I also really enjoyed it, it was well paced, without asking too much given the length of the course.”

S.P.Cloud Transformation Strategy

“Just wanted to drop a personal note of thanks for your time and effort you put into this course. I really enjoyed the entire experience and learned a lot in the process that is readily applicable to my current situation and leading my team through the journey.”

T.S.Cloud Transformation Strategy

“Thank you for the incredible course and all the informative sessions you delivered. I truly appreciate the knowledge, insights, and clarity you brought to each topic. Your guidance made the learning experience both engaging and valuable.”

M.B.AI Strategy: Stay Competitive

“I’m deeply grateful for the time and effort you put into making the sessions so enriching. Thank you again for everything!”

M.N.AI Strategy: Stay Competitive

“Thank you! The content is very helpful and it’s great to learn about tools that I might not have discovered on my own.”

R.S.AI Strategy: Stay Competitive

“Thank you so much for all the great courses and insightful instruction throughout. I’ve officially completed all the courses I signed up for, and I’ve gained a lot from the experience. Wishing you a fantastic and restful summer!”

S.X.Harnessing AI for Digital Content Creation: Empowering Personal and Professional Content Strategies

“Thank you for the course! I have learnt a lot over the past few weeks and have been suggesting AI solutions at the company I currently work at all thanks to you!”

S.J.AI Strategy: Leveraging Automation

“Thank you for the amazing and eye opening dive into the world of AI. I'll be following up this course with AI and Cloud Strategy: Technology Implementation in June. and possibly the Python Data Science course in September. I've very much enjoyed this course. Hope to learn from you again.”

D.M.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“Once again, thank you so much for your class. As always, I learned so much. This time, I've done my capstone to help identify podcast sponsors that supports a friend's business. I've submitted a copy to our CEO. If he approves, we will take the next steps to implement the capstone.”

S.S.AI Strategy: Benefits of Personalization

“I recently completed your AI Development of Interactive Experiences micro-certificate and really appreciated your clear, engaging teaching style, especially how you made complex topics feel approachable. I’d love to stay connected as I continue learning about AI!”

C.X.AI Strategy: Interactive Experiences

“I just wanted to thank you for the excellent AI Development of Interactive Experiences micro-certificate. The program has already proven valuable in my current role, particularly in areas like model training, product roadmapping, and personalization-driven user experiences. It’s given me a strong foundation to contribute to AI initiatives at work, especially around enhancing front-end user experiences.”

A.K.AI Development of Interactive Experiences

“I am so grateful for Ricardo and his wealth of knowledge and expertise. There are a few people in this world who will go out of their way to spend time helping someone. He is a gifted teacher and a leader in the AI space with an incredible breadth of knowledge and is a valuable resource to UBC. If you are wanting to learn AI, take a class taught by Ricardo, money well spent!”

J.R.AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals

“I really enjoyed the entrepreneurial aspect of the capstone projects, they added a creative and strategic dimension that made the learning experience even more impactful.”

A.K.AI Development of Interactive Experiences

“Thanks for another amazing course. I cannot believe how much I learn in such a short period of time. Have a great rest of the day and see you in the next course!”

M.S.AI Strategy: Leveraging Automation

“Thank you for imparting such wonderful knowledge.”

H.S.AI Strategy: Interactive Experiences

“Thank you for your class. It was amazing. My capstone is about using AI to identify and support at-risk students at a university. I hope you like it.”

J.C.AI Strategy: Benefits of Personalization

“Thank you very much for the class — lots of new stuff to learn, and knowing the fundamentals is a great foundation. I will definitely see you in the next classes.”

D.U.AI and Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“By the way, kudos on the content for the AI class. Holy you put a ton of effort into that. It looks like it is going to be a fantastic experience for me and EXACTLY what I was looking for. I already have enough value gained to justify the cost of the class. Thank you.”

B.T.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“Thank you for the impactful lecture…”

M.E.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the courses I’ve taken under your guidance. These four courses have not only met but exceeded my expectations. The valuable content, thoughtful design, and practical relevance have left a lasting impact on me.”

M.S.Artificial Intelligence in Digital Media

“Thank you for being an exceptional teacher, Ricardo. Your impact extends beyond the classroom, and I am grateful for the knowledge and inspiration you’ve imparted.”

A.T.Artificial Intelligence in Digital Media

“New to learning AI, but never too late! Thanks, Ricardo R. Trujeque, happy that your course was my first stop in that thrilling learning journey.”

S.Y.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“Thank you for the great introduction to AI... In the past, I have taken a basic data analytics course before but didn’t really understand machine learning much. With your course, I do have a better understanding of machine learning and AI.”

J.S.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“I wanted to say thank you for the Cloud Transformation Strategy course, I found it extremely useful, and highly relevant. I also really enjoyed it, it was well paced, without asking too much given the length of the course.”

S.P.Cloud Transformation Strategy

“Just wanted to drop a personal note of thanks for your time and effort you put into this course. I really enjoyed the entire experience and learned a lot in the process that is readily applicable to my current situation and leading my team through the journey.”

T.S.Cloud Transformation Strategy

“Thank you for the incredible course and all the informative sessions you delivered. I truly appreciate the knowledge, insights, and clarity you brought to each topic. Your guidance made the learning experience both engaging and valuable.”

M.B.AI Strategy: Stay Competitive

“I’m deeply grateful for the time and effort you put into making the sessions so enriching. Thank you again for everything!”

M.N.AI Strategy: Stay Competitive

“Thank you! The content is very helpful and it’s great to learn about tools that I might not have discovered on my own.”

R.S.AI Strategy: Stay Competitive

“Thank you so much for all the great courses and insightful instruction throughout. I’ve officially completed all the courses I signed up for, and I’ve gained a lot from the experience. Wishing you a fantastic and restful summer!”

S.X.Harnessing AI for Digital Content Creation: Empowering Personal and Professional Content Strategies

“Thank you for the course! I have learnt a lot over the past few weeks and have been suggesting AI solutions at the company I currently work at all thanks to you!”

S.J.AI Strategy: Leveraging Automation

“Thank you for the amazing and eye opening dive into the world of AI. I'll be following up this course with AI and Cloud Strategy: Technology Implementation in June. and possibly the Python Data Science course in September. I've very much enjoyed this course. Hope to learn from you again.”

D.M.AI & Cloud Strategy Fundamentals

“Once again, thank you so much for your class. As always, I learned so much. This time, I've done my capstone to help identify podcast sponsors that supports a friend's business. I've submitted a copy to our CEO. If he approves, we will take the next steps to implement the capstone.”

S.S.AI Strategy: Benefits of Personalization

“I recently completed your AI Development of Interactive Experiences micro-certificate and really appreciated your clear, engaging teaching style, especially how you made complex topics feel approachable. I’d love to stay connected as I continue learning about AI!”

C.X.AI Strategy: Interactive Experiences

“I just wanted to thank you for the excellent AI Development of Interactive Experiences micro-certificate. The program has already proven valuable in my current role, particularly in areas like model training, product roadmapping, and personalization-driven user experiences. It’s given me a strong foundation to contribute to AI initiatives at work, especially around enhancing front-end user experiences.”

A.K.AI Development of Interactive Experiences

“I am so grateful for Ricardo and his wealth of knowledge and expertise. There are a few people in this world who will go out of their way to spend time helping someone. He is a gifted teacher and a leader in the AI space with an incredible breadth of knowledge and is a valuable resource to UBC. If you are wanting to learn AI, take a class taught by Ricardo, money well spent!”

J.R.AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals

“I really enjoyed the entrepreneurial aspect of the capstone projects, they added a creative and strategic dimension that made the learning experience even more impactful.”

A.K.AI Development of Interactive Experiences

What We Do
01, Advisory
Advising

AI and learning strategy advisory, requirements analysis, best practices, and roadmaps for organizations navigating change.

02, Education
Training & Programs

Courses, certificates, seminars, and workshops, developed and delivered for institutions, corporations, and professional associations.

03, Production
Studios

Full-service media production for learning, video, animation, scientific visualization, motion graphics, and immersive environments.

04, Innovation
The Lab

Practical tools we build for our own work, assessment frameworks, AI instruments, and interactive resources available to our community.

How We Work

Partnership
That Evolves With You

01

Listen & Analyze

We begin by understanding your organization, audience, and goals, identifying the gaps between where you are and where you need to be.

02

Plan & Design

We develop the learning strategy and program architecture, content structure, delivery format, media requirements, and timeline, together with your team.

03

Develop & Produce

We build the program, writing, designing, filming, animating, and assembling everything needed to deliver a high-quality learning experience.

04

Launch & Enable

We support rollout, train your facilitators or administrators, and stay engaged to ensure the program achieves its intended impact over time.

01, Advising

Trusted Advisors
When It Matters Most

Often, organizations that have attended our seminars or enrolled their teams in our programs come back with a bigger ask, someone to help them think through requirements, identify best practices, and chart a realistic path forward. That's the advisory relationship we're built for.

From unions navigating AI's impact on creative work, to corporations building their first learning initiatives, to institutions rethinking how they upskill their teams, we bring the perspective of practitioners who have been at the intersection of education, technology, and media for decades.

Advising & Co-Development

We embed alongside your team and subject-matter experts to plan, develop, and publish complete learning initiatives, one course or an entire certificate program.

End-to-End Development

Share your vision, we take full ownership. We source the experts, conduct research, and develop the complete program on your behalf.

Explora-Created Programs

We develop our own courses in areas of deep expertise and offer them to institutional and corporate partners to expand their learning portfolio.

Media & Experience Design

When you already have your program planned, we step in to produce all supporting media and design the full course experience, video, animation, graphics, and interactive tools.

We work with educational institutions, corporations, government agencies, and non-profits, delivering everything from keynotes and executive briefings to multi-session workshops and full certificate programs.

  • AI Implementation Requirements & Best Practices
  • Learning Strategy & Program Roadmaps
  • Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
  • Keynotes, Executive Briefings & Workshops
  • AI Literacy & Professional Upskilling Programs
Consulting
Strategic Partnership
02, Studios

Production Is
Our First Language

Before we were educators, we were producers. Our studios craft the media that powers learning programs, and take on independent creative projects that push the boundaries of what immersive, AI-assisted production can do.

Video Production

Instructional, documentary, and explainer video crafted to hold attention and make complex ideas clear and memorable.

Animation & Motion Graphics

2D and 3D animation, motion tracking, and kinetic graphics that bring abstract concepts and data to life.

Scientific Visualization

Rigorous, high-fidelity visual representations of scientific and technical processes, built for learning, not just aesthetics.

Immersive Environments

Real-time 3D spaces, virtual walkthroughs, and simulation-based learning environments using Unreal Engine and Twinmotion.

Graphic Design & Illustration

Course visual identity, instructional graphics, infographics, and all supporting design materials for learning programs.

Independent Productions

Beyond client work, our studio team pursues original creative projects that push the boundaries of educational media.

03, The Lab

Tools Born
From Practice

The Lab is where we build the instruments we actually need. Every tool started as a response to a real challenge, ours or a client's, then refined through use until it was worth sharing.

These are not off-the-shelf products. They are practitioner tools, assessment frameworks, planning aids, AI literacy resources, and interactive guides built for the realities of professionals navigating continuous change. Our newest work explores bridging motion capture data with generative AI pipelines, opening new creative possibilities for film, theatre, and media production.

Current Instruments
CourseGuard
StudentPath
AI Media Asset Management Platform
Compass AI Organizational Readiness Tools
AI Token & Pricing Calculator
Capstone Research Framework Builder
Framework Compliance Manager
Business Workflow Automation
Kinetic BridgeIn Development
In partnership with UBC Extended Learning

Certificates &
AI Micro-Credentials

Practical, industry-relevant programs designed for working professionals, developed and taught by the Explora team in partnership with UBC.

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Let's Explore Together

Ready to Advance
Your Learning Vision?

Whether you need a strategic partner, a full production team, a ready-made program, or simply want to explore what's possible, we'd love to connect.