AI4Africa Ignition — Understand and Steer AI in the African Context
Two intensive, in-person programs in
Douala and Yaoundé
AI literacy
(3 jours)
AI governance for decision-makers
(4 jours)
Very limited seats.
Join a selective cohort in Douala or Yaoundé.
Request the program or book a call to learn more.
Why this training now
AI is progressing fast. Organizations must understand, govern and use AI without unnecessary risk.
Our approach is practical, no-code, and designed for Cameroon and Central Africa.
We emphasize sovereignty, l’ethics, la security, et l’open source where relevant.
You leave with methods, tools, and a clear roadmap.
The two pathways (choose one)
AI Literacy — 3 days
To understand the basics, use cases, limits, and risks.
You will be able to:
- Explain simply how AI works today.
- Identify the right use cases in your field.
- Use AI tools without coding.
- Protect your data and reduce errors.
- Work with a critical and responsible mindset.
Format : workshops, demonstrations, hands-on exercises.
Attendance certificate at the end of the 3 days.
Dates and cities
Douala : 23 Sep –26 Sep 2025
Yaoundé : 11 Nov –13 Nov 2025
AI Governance for Decision-Makers — 4 days
To steer, govern, and audit AI projects in your organization.
You will be able to:
- Build a realistic and measurable AI roadmap.
- Implement rules for compliance, ethics, and security.
- Manage risks, vendors, and partnerships.
- Launch or frame an AI project without writing code.
- Prepare a deployment plan and an evaluation framework.
Format : scoping workshops, case studies, peer reviews.
Certificate issued after assessment of learning outcomes.
Dates and cities
Douala : 30 Sep – 02 Oct 2025
Yaoundé : 18 Nov –21 Nov 2025
Who this is for
- Executives, public-sector decision-makers, managers, program leaders.
- Line-of-business directors, CIOs, heads of data/risk/compliance.
- Project managers, consultants, teachers, training managers.
- Motivated young professionals who want to understand without coding.
What you get
- A clear framework to decide on, launch, and govern AI use cases.
- Tools and checklists ready to use.
- Templates (policies, evaluation grids, roadmap canvases).
- Post-training support (materials and Q&A).
- A network of peers and instructors.
Very limited seats.
Join a selective cohort in Douala or Yaoundé.
Request the program or book a call to learn more.
Logistics
- In-person. Central, accessible venue with connectivity and equipment.
- Daytime schedule. Breaks provided.
- Small groups to preserve the quality of exchanges.
- Support before and after the training.
Testimonials
“I don’t code. Yet I identified three useful use cases for my team and a protocol to avoid everyday AI errors.”
Transformation Manager, telecom (Douala) — Literacy Track
“We were worried about data and compliance. I left the training with simple rules, a decision model, and an implementation schedule.”
Head of Department, public administration (Yaoundé) — Governance Track
“In 4 days, we framed our AI projects without jargon. I have a clear roadmap and a risk control plan I can defend in committee.”
Operations Director, banking (Yaoundé) — Governance Track
"J’ai une grille d’évaluation fournisseurs IA adaptée à notre contexte. On sait quoi demander, quoi refuser, et comment suivre les risques."
Technical Director, energy SME (Douala) — Governance Track
“We turned diffuse concerns into precise controls. The risk committee finally understands how to audit a model.”
Risk Manager, microfinance (Bafoussam) — Governance Track
“We aligned IT, legal, and pedagogy around a common framework. It’s the first time everyone speaks the same language about AI.”
IT Service Manager (Yaoundé) — Governance Track
FAQ
Do I need to know how to code?
Is there a minimum level?
Do you provide an official invoice?
What payment methods do you accept?
Can I attend as a team?
What about an in-house session?
Very limited seats.
Join a selective cohort in Douala or Yaoundé.
Request the program or book a call to learn more.