AI and Digital TransformationApplied Artificial Intelligence for Managers
This programme equips non technical managers with a working understanding of artificial intelligence so they can commission, evaluate and oversee AI initiatives with confidence. Participants examine how AI is reshaping banking, telecoms, agriculture and public service delivery across African markets, moving beyond hype to practical adoption. The course builds a shared vocabulary between business leaders and technical teams and gives managers a structured method for identifying where AI genuinely adds value.
Course objectives
- Explain core AI and machine learning concepts in plain business language
- Identify and prioritise viable AI use cases within a department or business unit
- Evaluate AI vendor proposals and distinguish substance from marketing claims
- Build a practical roadmap for piloting and scaling an AI initiative
- Recognise the ethical, data privacy and workforce risks associated with AI deployment
Who should attend
- Departmental heads and general managers
- Strategy and innovation directors
- Business unit leaders sponsoring digital projects
- Operations managers exploring automation
- Public sector programme managers
Course outline
- 01Demystifying artificial intelligence: concepts, capabilities and limits
- 02Mapping AI opportunities across the value chain
- 03Data readiness and infrastructure considerations for AI projects
- 04Evaluating AI vendors, tools and build versus buy decisions
- 05Governance, ethics and responsible AI adoption
- 06Building and pitching an AI roadmap for your organisation
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 10 February 2027 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 20 to 22 July 2027 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 7 to 9 August 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |