NextGEN Workforce Academy – In-Demand AI Skills for Today’s Professionals
Short, practical, AI-first training that directly improves productivity & career growth.
Launch of the NextGEN Workforce Academy- Hub for AI Upskilling in Kenya
We are pleased to announce the launch of the NextGEN Workforce Academy — an initiative dedicated to equipping professionals with practical AI skills to future-proof their careers and thrive in the age of AI
The world of work is changing — and AI is at the center of it. To ensure professionals are not left behind, AIKnowZone Foundation is proud to launch the NextGEN Workforce Academy, a bold initiative designed to equip professionals in diverse fields with practical AI skills.
🎯 Our mission is simple:
👉 Help teachers, marketers, entrepreneurs, accountants, auditors, lawyers, finance professionals, researchers, HR managers, healthcare workers, and more future-proof their careers.
👉 Provide hands-on courses tailored to real-world roles (not generic theory).
👉 Build a workforce that doesn’t just adapt to AI — but thrives with it.
💡 What’s there so far:
We’re rolling out 12 AI Upskilling Courses across different professional fields, each designed to be practical, project-based, and impactful.
From AI in Teaching to AI for Marketing & Business Growth, and even AI for Finance practitioners including Investment Bankers, enrolled professionals will walk away with skills they can apply immediately.
AI Upskilling Courses for Kenyan Professionals-AI Upskilling for Professionals Who Refuse to Be Left Behind
- AI for Teachers & Trainers → Lesson prep, grading automation, content design (Napkin, Gamma, MagicSchool, Gemini & ChatGPT Educational platforms).
- AI for Marketers → Copywriting, ad creatives, campaign optimization (Copy.ai, Jasper, AdCreative, Meta AI).
- AI for Business & Entrepreneurs → Idea validation, pitch decks, customer chatbots.
- AI for Healthcare Professionals → Patient data analysis, medical research summaries (Elicit, Glass AI).
- AI for Finance & Accounting Professionals → Forecasting, reporting, fraud detection.
- AI for HR Managers → Hiring automation, resume screening, onboarding chatbots.
- AI for Legal Professionals → Contract review, legal research (Harvey AI, Spellbook).
- AI for Content Creators → Video editing, faceless content, music creation (Pictory, OpusClip, Suno AI).
- AI for Researchers & Students → Research summarizers, citation tools (Perplexity, Elicit, Jenni AI).
- AI for Sales Teams → Cold outreach, proposals, CRM automation (Instantly AI, Apollo).
- AI for NextGen Software Engineers (Devops)→ build, ship, and maintain software with the help of AI. AI-Assisted Coding, Intelligent Test Automation, and more..Mastering this stack won’t just make you a coder; it will make you an in-demand 10x Engineer.
- AI for Entrepreneurs– Learn how to build smarter businesses and unlock growth with the power of AI.
✨ Why NextGEN Workforce Academy?
Because the future of work isn’t waiting — and neither should you.
Choose Your First AI Course to Begin With
| Course | Duration | Mode | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Data Science | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time)/Self-paced | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| AI for Software Engineering (AIxBootCamp for Devops) | 12 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 25,000 | More Info |
| AI for Cyber Security | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| Build Websites with AI | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| Essential Techniques in Machine Learning | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| Responsible Artificial Intelligence | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| Generative AI in Social Media Marketing | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| Generative AI in Data Analytics | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
| Digital Marketing Associate (AI in Digital Marketing) | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 30,000 | More Info |
| AI for Job Search | 4 Weeks | Online (Part-time) | Ksh 5,000 | More Info |
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