Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D)
Leverage the power of AI to solve Africa’s biggest challenges — from health to education, agriculture, and beyond.
Mode:
Online + Hybrid Workshop
Duration:
8weeks (3-4 hours weekly)
Tuition:
Standard: ₦200,000
Pro: ₦350,000
Assessment :
Quizzes, Assignments, Capstone Project
Certicfication:
Rise Networks Certificate of Completion (recognized by partners)
Scholarships available for women and underserved communities.
Faculty
Led by expert AI practitioners, researchers, and mentors from academia, industry, and development organizations.
Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence is not just transforming industries; it is reshaping entire societies. This course equips you with the technical foundations and practical skills to design, build, and apply AI-driven solutions to real-world development challenges. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and mentorship, you’ll learn how to apply AI responsibly and ethically to improve lives across Africa and the world.
Who This Course Is For
Students and young professionals interested in AI careers
Developers, analysts, and researchers exploring applied AI in social impact
Policymakers and NGO staff seeking to understand AI for decision-making
Entrepreneurs building AI-enabled products and services
What You’ll Learn (Key Outcomes)
Understand core AI concepts, algorithms, and tools
Collaborate on real-world AI for Development projects
Navigate ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in Africa
Build and evaluate basic machine learning models
Apply AI in development fields such as agriculture, healthcare, and education
Navigate ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in Africa
Curriculum Outline (Modules)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – History, concepts, and applications
Data for AI – Data collection, cleaning, and ethical data management
Machine Learning Fundamentals – Supervised & unsupervised learning
AI Tools & Platforms – Hands-on with Python, TensorFlow, and Google AI tools
AI Ethics & Governance – Responsible AI frameworks and African context
Capstone Project – Design an AI solution to a local development challenge
“The AI4D course gave me the skills to pivot into a data science role and the confidence to launch an AgriTech startup.”
Oluwaseun, Lagos