Parasol Virtual is a New Zealand–based AI training and capability partner helping organisations adopt artificial intelligence in ways that are practical, ethical, and built for real people doing real work.
We specialise in AI training, role-based certifications, workshops, and Train-the-Trainer programmes, supporting businesses, education providers, and communities across Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Our work is grounded in a Human + AI approach. We believe AI should enhance human capability not replace it. That means clear frameworks, hands-on learning, responsible use, and pathways that translate directly into confident adoption and future-ready skills.
Through strategic partnerships with leading U.S.-based AI education and business technology platforms, we deliver globally recognised certifications, proven systems, and outcomes-focused programmes tailored to local needs.
Our focus is simple:
AI skills that work in the real world delivered with care, clarity, and long-term impact.
AI Training & Role-Based Certifications (including AI Certs®)
Human-Led Workshops & Train-the-Trainer Programmes
Practical AI Adoption Frameworks for Organisations & Educators
AI-Enabled Systems & Enablement (including SuiteDash-powered solutions)
We support organisations across New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and the Asia-Pacific, delivering practical AI training and capability programmes grounded in local context, ethical practice, and real-world outcomes.
Building human-centred AI systems that actually work.
Parasol Virtual was founded to solve a growing gap: organisations want to adopt AI, but lack practical pathways, trusted guidance, and ethical frameworks to do it well.
With a background spanning strategy, operations, and business growth, the leadership behind Parasol Virtual brings a clear focus on real-world AI adoption — not hype, not theory, and not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Today, Parasol Virtual operates as a Human + AI ecosystem, delivering AI training, Train-the-Trainer programmes, and implementation support that puts people first and technology second.
Our approach is simple:
Build capability, not dependency
Lead with ethics, not shortcuts
Design AI systems that support humans — not replace them
Parasol Virtual works across New Zealand, the Pacific, and Asia-Pacific, partnering with global technology providers and education platforms to deliver outcomes that are practical, trusted, and future-ready.
“I created Parasol Virtual to blend human intelligence with AI innovation — because business should be smart, ethical, and deeply human.” – Jodi Parris
We see a future where AI is not a tool but a trusted partner enabling people, businesses, and communities to thrive together.
We don’t just train people we empower capacity and leadership for communities.
Over the next year, our focus is creating local impact through training, authentic relationships, and purpose-driven technology.
We proudly support organisations across New Zealand, Fiji, India, and Pacific Islands
Email: jodi@parasol.net.nz
LinkedIn: Parasol Virtual
