Client Context
Like many organisations exploring AI-assisted software development, The Lottery Corporation found that the opportunity wasn't simply about providing access to new tools. The challenge was helping engineers understand where AI fits within existing development practices and how it can be used effectively as part of the software development lifecycle.
The organisation recognised that successful adoption would depend not only on technology investment but also on building the confidence and practical skills needed to use AI in day-to-day work.
The Challenge
At The Lottery Corporation, developers were eager to use AI tools, but several barriers stood in the way of widespread adoption. Teams were still developing confidence in applying AI during software delivery, understanding where it added value and incorporating it into established ways of working.
This reflects a broader challenge many organisations face today: access to AI technology does not automatically translate into meaningful adoption.
The Solution
Blackbook AI delivered a two-day Claude Code capability uplift program tailored to The Lottery Corporation's engineering environment.
Rather than focusing on AI theory, the program centred on practical software delivery scenarios and hands-on exercises designed to reflect how engineers work in the real world.
Key areas of focus included:
- Applying Claude Code within software delivery workflows
- Understanding where AI can support engineering teams
- Developing confidence through practical experience
- Exploring AI usage within enterprise development environments
Training was scheduled ahead of an internal hackathon, giving participants an opportunity to put new skills into practice shortly after completing the program.
The Outcomes
The program gave engineering teams practical experience using Claude Code within real-world development scenarios and helped establish a foundation for broader AI adoption across the organisation.
By combining hands-on learning with immediate opportunities for application, the engagement helped turn AI experimentation into practical capability that teams could take back into their day-to-day work.
FAQs
What did The Lottery Corporation's engineers learn?
Is this an AI theory course?
Can the programme be tailored to our tech stack and ways of working?
