Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be more disruptive than the emergence of the digital age and is set to change how employees work and businesses function.
The launch of ChatGPT underlines the interest in AI, as ChatGPT 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.
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In anticipation of AI’s impact on South Africa, Moneyweb has joined forces with the Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation (ITSI) and North-West University Business School to offer a ground-breaking new AI course.
The AI Masterclass is a four-day virtual course specifically tailored for executives, senior managers and other professionals seeking to enhance their productivity and that of their organisations.
No programming knowledge is necessary and will benefit everyone leading or working in the sales and marketing, accounting, HR, risk management, business processes, and legal services functions of businesses.
Increased productivity
Academic studies have found that AI tools can increase the productivity of various business functions. For example, AI can improve the productivity of customer service representatives by up to 40%, reduce time-to-hire by up to 90% and cost-per-hire by up to 50%.
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AI can improve productivity by up to 60% for data analysts, 50% for sales representatives, and 30% for financial advisors and lawyers.
Presenters
The AI Masterclass will explore the special tools to achieve these outcomes in South African businesses.
The course boasts an impressive line-up of presenters, each with notable qualifications and expertise in their respective fields:
- Pieter Geldenhuys: An esteemed futurist and innovation expert, Geldenhuys holds an MBA in Futures Studies from the University of Stellenbosch. With over 20 years of experience in technology and innovation, he has helped numerous organisations and individuals prepare for the future by embracing emerging technologies and understanding their implications.
- Nevo Hadas: A seasoned entrepreneur and digital strategist with an MBA from the University of Cape Town, Hadas is well-versed in the world of AI and its applications in business. He has successfully launched and managed numerous AI-driven projects, showcasing the power of technology in driving growth and innovation.
- Ryk van Niekerk: Moneyweb editor and RSG Geldsake presenter, Van Niekerk, holds an MBL from Unisa and an MPhil in Digital Journalism from the University of Stellenbosch. He has covered the technology and business sectors for over two decades. With a keen eye for trends and developments, he has been instrumental in spreading awareness about the potential of AI in various industries.
The AI Masterclass is available on three starting dates: 17 April, 8 May, and 15 May, and it is registered at North-West University as a Category B program, qualifying for skills development levy deductions.
All annual Moneyweb Insider Gold subscribers receive a 20% discount on the AI Masterclass. The live course costs R26 800 per participant.
Online self-pacing classes and live workshops cost R17 420, with courses starting on 1 May, 1 June, and 1 July.
Register at www.AIMasterclass.co.za.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to boost your productivity and stay ahead in your career.
