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Introduction
At AI in Africa, we believe in one core principle: democratizing artificial intelligence for real-world impact. Over the past six weeks, we put that belief into action by guiding more than 100 young professionals across Africa through a transformative, hands-on training program on how to use AI tools in business, health, and education.
While the global conversation around AI is often filled with hype and headlines, we chose a different route: execution over excitement, practical learning over buzzwords. Our mission was clear; equip a new generation of African leaders with the knowledge and tools to start using AI today, not years from now.
Why This Matters
Africa is at a critical point in its digital evolution. From entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures, to educators seeking new ways to engage students, and health workers trying to improve care delivery, AI holds immense potential to accelerate progress across the continent.
But that potential is only valuable if people can actually use it. That’s where this program came in.
We focused on three high-impact sectors:
- Business: Teaching participants how to automate tasks, create marketing content, and improve customer engagement.
- Health: Introducing AI-powered tools for patient communication, health data analysis, and wellness education.
- Education: Exploring how teachers and students can use AI to create content, simplify research, and personalize learning.
What We Taught
This wasn’t a theoretical program. Every session was packed with real tools and real tasks. Our toolkit included:
- ChatGPT – For content creation, brainstorming, problem-solving, and automation.
- Google ImageFX – For Image Generation
- HeyGen – For Video Generation
- Notion AI – For managing projects, automating workflows, and organizing knowledge.
Participants learned how to write prompts that get results, integrate AI into their daily work, and think critically about when and how to use these tools ethically and effectively.
What the Participants Said
The feedback was overwhelming. From students in Kenya using ChatGPT to power their school projects, to entrepreneurs in Nigeria who rewrote their business proposals with Notion AI, the impact was immediate.
One participant shared,
“I used ChatGPT to create a product pitch deck for my startup—and I landed a meeting with investors the same week.”
Another wrote,
“Before this training, AI felt like something far away. Now I use it every day to improve how I teach and create.”
This is exactly what we hoped to achieve—bridging the gap between potential and practice.
Catch Up With the Trainings
If you missed the live sessions, don’t worry. We’ve uploaded every week’s session on YouTube so you can catch up at your own pace.
Here’s the full playlist:
- Week 1 – Getting Started with ChatGPT Watch here
- Week 2 – Using AI in Business Watch here
- Week 3 – AI for Education & Learning Watch here
- Week 4 – Health Applications of AI Watch here
- Week 5 – Practical Workflows with Notion AI Watch here
Each video is beginner-friendly and focused on showing, not just telling.
What’s Next?
This training series is only the beginning. At AI in Africa, we’re building a future where AI is accessible, inclusive, and tailored to the African context. That means:
- More free and low-cost AI training programs.
- Local language AI labs.
- AI for Kids programs.
- Women in AI initiatives.
- Collaborations with schools, businesses, and governments.
Whether you’re a beginner just exploring what AI can do or a professional looking to integrate AI into your workflow, we’re here to support your journey.
Join the Movement
Africa can’t afford to be a spectator in the age of AI and with the right tools and training, we won’t be.
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