ALX AI Career Essentials 2024
ALX AI Career Essentials 2024
AI Career Essentials
Gain essential AI skills to take your career to the next level.
Duration
6 Weeks
Commitment
5-10 hrs/week, Online
Start Date
14 October 2024
Admin Fee FREE
Learn AI skills to unlock a new world of opportunities.
Navigate AI in the Real World
Develop a deep understanding of common AI buzzwords, trends, and concepts so you can effectively use AI in the real world.
Learn Critical Tech Skills for the 21st-Century
Advance your career using AI-driven tools to refine job search strategies, build your CV, and create your own personal brand.
Unleash Your True Potential
Use AI tools to ideate, strategise, and execute key entrepreneurial tasks, fostering innovation and driving business success.
Your Learning Journey
AI
WEEK 1
Getting Smart About AI
Learn about the technology behind AI and explore its applications and limitations by mastering the art of prompting
WEEK 2
Improving Your Persona
Create your digital persona, design a winning CV, and learn how to get noticed by employers using various AI tools.
- ChatGPT
- resumegenius
- huru
WEEK 5
Mastering AI for Entrepreneurship
Use AI to generate innovative business ideas and create scalable solutions to turbo-charge your business as an entrepreneur.
- PrometAI
- PitchPower
- Perceivable
- Zapier
- Cody
- SiteGPT
WEEK 3
Becoming More Creative At Work
WEEK 4
Becoming a Superhero at Work
WEEK 3
Becoming More Creative At Work
Leverage generative AI tools to turn your creativity into reality by creating your own videos, images, audio, and writing with AI.
- Pika
- Adobe Firefly
- HeyGen
- Leonardo
- Runway
ur Persona
WEEK 4
Becoming a Superhero at Work
Integrate AI assistants into your daily workflow and use AI tools to become more efficient and data-driven at work.
- Julius
- Otter
WEEK 3
Becoming More Creative At Work
WEEK 4
Becoming a Superhero at Work
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WEEK 6
Bringing it all Together
Reflect on your learning journey and put your knowledge to the test! Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Runway to excel in your career.
Programme Outcomes
Mastering AI career essentials will give you a competitive advantage in the job market. You will be able to adapt, innovate, and thrive in the AI-driven future of work
YOU WILL GAIN
Comprehensive Understanding of AI
Gain a thorough understanding of various AI concepts like LLM, GenAI, and GPT. You will understand how to effectively prompt AI and learn the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
YOU WILL GAIN
Comprehensive Understanding of AI
Gain a thorough understanding of various AI concepts like LLM, GenAI, and GPT. You will understand how to effectively prompt AI and learn the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
YOU WILL GAIN
Empowered Professional Growth
Learn to use AI-driven tools to advance your career. They can help you refine job search strategies, CVs, personal branding, and decision-making processes to position yourself as a standout candidate in any industry.
YOU WILL GAIN
Comprehensive Understanding of AI
Gain a thorough understanding of various AI concepts like LLM, GenAI, and GPT. You will understand how to effectively prompt AI and learn the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
YOU WILL GAIN
Empowered Professional Growth
Learn to use AI-driven tools to advance your career. They can help you refine job search strategies, CVs, personal branding, and decision-making processes to position yourself as a standout candidate in any industry.
YOU WILL GAIN
Entrepreneurial Empowerment & Execution
Know how to collaborate with various AI tools to help you craft business plans and develop websites for your entrepreneurial endeavours. These tools help bring innovation to life and drive business success.
What is AI Career Essentials?
AI Career Essentials (AiCE) is a comprehensive 6-week programme designed
specifically for young professionals seeking to harness the power of AI
technology for career advancement.
Through engaging learning content and hands-on experiences, participants will
develop key 21st-century skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving
professional landscape.Why AI Career Essentials?
In today’s tech-driven world, empowering young professionals with essential AI
skills is crucial. AI Career Essentials (AiCE) not only boosts efficiency and job
market appeal but also cultivates global digital leadership.
Mastery of AI skills provides a competitive advantage, fostering adaptability and
innovation for success in the future of work.Programme Objectives
To accelerate your job search by enhancing your CV and personal brand by
using specific AI tools.
Develop a nuanced understanding of AI concepts and buzzwords.
Acquire practical skills to effectively apply AI tools in career paths.
Enhance efficiency and productivity in professional endeavours.
Stand out in the job market and pursue entrepreneurial ventures.
Foster innovation and creativity in an AI-driven world.Why Choose Us?
Holistic Development
AiCE fosters holistic professional growth by combining technical AI skills with personal
development strategies, empowering participants to unleash their full potential.Adaptive Learning
The programme adapts to the rapidly evolving AI landscape, ensuring participants stay
abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and opportunities.
Develop Your Online Presence
You will create a compelling online presence with the use of AI tools to refine job search
strategies, CVs, persona branding, and decision-making processes to advance your career.
Global Perspective
AiCE prepares learners to compete on a global scale by providing insights into AI trends and
practices from around the world, fostering a truly global mindset.6 Week
Programme
No
Fees
100%
Digital (Online)
Learning
programme
5-10 hrs
Per
AiCE LearningWeek 01
Getting Smart About AI
Introduction to AI
You’ll learn what AI really is, how
it works, and how we train these
smart systems.is Is Only the Beginning
Learn about the technology
behind AI, like ChatGPT and
Gemini, and explore its
applications and limitations.Unlock AI Powers With
Prompting
You’ll learn the art of prompting –
crafting specific inputs to guide
AI responses accuratelyMilestone: You’ll get to play with advanced AI tools like ChatGPT-4 and Gemini to see how they’re not just
about text anymore—they can help make music too!
Quiz: Show off what you’ve learned about using AI in real projects. This quiz is designed to build on what
you’ve learned, helping you test your understanding of the use of AI.Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from the AiCE application process?
Our application process has been redesigned to ensure a high-quality learning community.
You can expect assessments in English proficiency, logical reasoning, and basic tool
proficiency, complemented by comprehensive training materials.Additionally, essay questions now require a minimum of 50 words. Be sure to invest your
time and effort for a rewarding learning journey ahead.What is the criteria for being accepted?
Accepted applicants are evaluated based on their entire application, including assessment
scores and essay responses. While the outcome may not always meet expectations, we
encourage self-reflection, identifying areas for improvement, and ongoing skill
development. For future programme applications, please revisit our website during the next
cycle.I applied and received confirmation, but I haven’t received an acceptance letter.
All communication regarding your admission will be sent through the portal. Accepted
applicants will see a green “confirmed” button on their homepage.I want a waiver or scholarship, and I am unable to pay the administration fee.
Yes, programme platforms are best accessed using a laptop.
I accidentally dropped a programme, and now I can’t continue the application.
Unfortunately, dropped applications cannot be continued. You will need to apply to another
programme or use a different email address.