AI Master Class

AI MASTER CLASS
IN BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY

FOR NON-TECHNICAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS.

The Game-Changer To Revolutionise Your Business.

 

   

INTRODUCTION

The world has entered a new era of Business Productivity. In early 2023, a Generative AI service called Chat GPT-3 reached 100 million users faster than any digital service in history. It is now possible for ordinary computer users, without any programming background, to unleash the power of AI to improve their current business activities and operations.

Employees and small business owners want to know what skills they can acquire to prepare for the future, while companies want to increase their productivity. The AI Master Class aims to meet both of these objectives.

FOUR-DAY UNIVERSITY LEARNING PROGRAMME

ITSI in association with the NWU Business School, has developed a brand new 4-day AI Master Class that shows organisations how to use AI Tools to unleash their full business potential.

THE AI MASTERCLASS HAS THREE OBJECTIVES

1. Use AI to increase your personal productivity.
2. Use AI to redefine your business processes.
3. Use AI to unlock your innovative potential.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Human and AI thinking

Understand the difference between human and AI thinking.

Appropriate AI tools

Identify and analyse the most appropriate AI tools for specific business needs.

Improve Personal Productivity

Use Generative AI to improve personal productivity.

Automate Repetitive Tasks

Use AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency,

Customer Service, Marketing, & Sales

Use generative AI Tools to assist with tasks such as customer service, marketing, and sales.

Productivity and Competitiveness

Understand the potential impact of AI on business productivity and competitiveness.

Future Developments

Understand the potential future developments in AI and their implications for business,

Digital Transformation Strategy

Understand the role of AI in the context of overall digital transformation strategy.

Design Thinking

Use AI as a tool in the innovation process with Design Thinking as a foundation.

legal Implications

Understand the ethical and legal implications of using AI in business.

Apply Acquired Knowledge

Be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to real-world business scenarios.

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE SKILLS YOU COULD GAIN

COURSE SYLLABUS

AI Masterclass

AIMC 101 - An Introduction to the use of AI in Business

  1. The History and Future of AI
  2. The difference between AI and Human thinking
  3. AI tools used in New Venture creation
  4. AI and IoT – Exploring a new era of productivity

 

AIMC 102 - Using AI to improve your personal business performance

  1. Transformers – Unlocking a new era in business performance
  2. An introduction to Prompt Engineering
  3. Advanced prompt engineering – Text-based systems
  4. Prompt engineering – Image-based systems

AIMC 103 - Using AI to optimise your company’s business processes

  1. How AI will impact market segmentation and branding
  2. Improving advertising, marketing, and sales using AI
  3. Improving business communication, report writing and compliance using AI
  4. An overview of AI tools for business functions - (Accounting / Legal / HR / Marketing)

 

AIMC 104 – Using AI as a tool to create your future

  1. An introduction to Design Thinking
  2. Using AI for market research and prototyping
  3. Workshop: Design thinking to solve your own business challenges
  4. Workshop: Creating your future with your newfound knowledge

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The course is designed for entrepreneurs and employees of organisations big and small who want to obtain the necessary business skills in using AI to remain competitive in a changing business environment.

INTAKES

Live classes - cohorts:

Companies with more than 15 participants can contact us to schedule the 4-day AI Masterclass class based on their own unique requirements.
 

New self-study course

A brand new self-study course has been developed aimed at individuals that want to enhance their skills. Registration and access to the course will be immediate via the Teachable platform.

Course cost - $ 375 or R6 750.

Launch date: 1 August 2023.

 

Course Fees

AI Masterclass - Synchronous (Live online classes) - R26 800 (incl.) per participant. This is a Category B registered program at NWU.  More than 80% of the fees can be claimed back based on a company's Skill Development Levy spent (based on a company's own administrative processes).

 

AI  Productivity Accelerator for Individuals - New Self-study online classes  - R6 750 (incl.) / $375 (incl.) per participant.

This skills-based course is aimed at enhancing individual productivity in the use of Generative AI and Large Language Models.

DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

The AI Masterclass will be presented in an online environment via MS Teams. Participants will be able to choose between Synchronous or Asynchronous classes.

  • A synchronous class will consist of 4 days of live interactive classes.
  • An asynchronous class will allow participants to complete the course at their own pace, with various live workshops during days or evenings to interact with the facilitators.
Technology and Software Requirements

You should have access to an unrestricted Internet-connected computer. It is advisable to have an introductory subscription to Chat GPT and Midjourney to obtain maximum value from this course. More details will follow in subsequent communication.

Entrance requirements

Individuals should have a Matric (or equivalent) qualification and have basic skills in using computers and associated MS Office applications.

MULTIPLE BENEFITS

The North-West University is an accredited multi-purpose Higher Education provider with SAQA. The HEQC is the ETQA of this sector. As part of the quality assurance process of the HEQC, the North-West University also has an agreed-upon quality assurance process in place for formal qualifications and short courses.

The AI MC has been internally approved by the Senate Committee for Academic Standards (SCAS) of North-West University. It, therefore, falls under category B of the DTI Skills Matrix enabling companies to process this as part of their Skills Development Levy (SDL) spend.