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Two days. Ten sessions. One massive leap into your AI future.
The AI Power Experience
AI is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s the operating system of modern work. The AI Power Experience is a practical, high-energy, two-day course designed to take you on a guided journey from “What is this?” to “I can’t believe I just built that with AI.”
Across 10 carefully structured sessions, you’ll see exactly how AI can support your thinking, your creativity and your day-to-day work – from emails, documents and reports to websites, videos, marketing campaigns and even early-stage AI workflows and agents. You’ll leave not just inspired, but equipped with methods, prompts and tools you can start using immediately.
“This is not a tech lecture. It’s a live, guided experience of what’s truly possible with AI in your hands.”
Who would benefit from this experience...
This course has been deliberately designed for four types of people – and you’ll see yourself in at least one of them:
You’ve heard about AI, maybe seen some headlines, but you’ve never really used it. You’re not technical, and you’re worried you’ve “missed the boat”.
This course will give you a reassuring, clear starting point and show you – step by step – how AI can support what you already do.
You’ve played with ChatGPT or another AI tool, but mostly for fun or the odd task. You have a sense it can do more… you’re just not sure how.
You’ll learn how to move from “random questions” to structured prompts, workflows and real business value.
You’re already using AI regularly and may even be the “AI person” in your team. You want to refine your skills, sharpen your prompting, and understand the newest features and tools properly.
Expect your prompting, strategy and workflow design to level up significantly.
You’re fascinated by what comes after basic prompting: automation, AI-assisted coding, websites, apps and agents. You’re not necessarily a developer, but you want to know what’s possible – and how to take your first steps.
You’ll get a clear, jargon-free view of AI workflows, agents and the road ahead.
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2 Days - 10 Incredible sessions - 1 Amazing journey
Over two days, you’ll get a clear, jargon-free understanding of what AI is, how large language models work, and why this moment in AI history is so explosive. You’ll learn the essentials of machine learning, deep learning and NLP, then dive into powerful prompting techniques like the CREATE method, cross-prompting, audience-aware writing and the “AI interview”, where AI interviews you to unlock your best thinking – because once you master prompting, every AI tool becomes ten times more powerful.
You’ll also learn how to use AI safely and ethically, including privacy, data security, bias, hallucinations, POPIA and the evolving South African regulatory landscape. From there, you’ll turn ChatGPT into a strategic partner, build your own AI adoption plan with tools like Microsoft Copilot, and explore how AI can transform graphics, video, marketing, content and even your first workflows, websites, apps and agents – proving you don’t need to be a coder, just the right tools and the right prompts.
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Live Q&A Sessions:
Get expert insights and answers to your questions.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.
Resource Library:
Gain access to templates, guides, and additional materials to support your AI journey.
By the end of this intensive 2-day course, participants will have the knowledge, skills, and tools to confidently leverage AI for business innovation, digital transformation, and personal career growth. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a marketing professional, a business leader, or a creative, this course will empower you to take full advantage of AI’s limitless potential. Are you ready to unlock the future of AI? Join us and take the next step in your AI journey today!
Step into a live AI showcase where one single idea explodes into a world of possibilities. In this immersive opening session, delegates experience the “magic” of AI first-hand: what it is, how it works, why it sometimes hallucinates, and how it can become the ultimate always-on assistant. From concept to research, marketing, websites, videos, presentations and infographics, you will watch an idea evolve across every format – all powered by AI.
What’s covered in this session
- What AI is and what this course will cover
- A simple, clear explanation of large language models (LLMs) and how AI “thinks”
- AI IQ, hallucinations, and why AI can still be your perfect assistant
- An introduction to prompt engineering and inference
- A high-level overview of what AI can be used for in business and creative work
- The AI Showcase:
- Turning one idea into research, marketing copy, social posts and blogs
- Transforming an idea into a website, video, presentation and infographic
- Brief introduction to AI-driven graphics and social media content
- How this showcase connects to the deeper dives in the rest of the course
Tools used in this session
Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, InVideo AI, Gamma.app, NotebookLM, Adobe Firefly, Canva, Blaze, Napkin and more.
This fast-paced overview gives delegates a solid foundation in the world of AI – without getting lost in jargon. We trace the journey from the early days of AI in the 1950s to today’s explosive growth, then unpack the main types of AI and how modern systems like LLMs and deep learning models actually work. Delegates leave with a clear mental map of the AI landscape so the rest of the course makes complete sense.
What’s covered in this session
- A short history of AI: from rules-based systems to today’s breakthrough models
- Types of AI by functionality: narrow AI, general AI, and the idea of superintelligent AI
- Theory of mind and self-aware AI – what is real, what is hype, and what is still research
- Key concepts: machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing (NLP)
- How large language models (LLMs) are trained and how they generate responses
- Why training data matters and how this shapes AI’s strengths and limitations
Tools used in this session
NotebookLM, Google AI Studio.
If AI is the engine, prompting is the steering wheel – and this session hands delegates the keys. We go deep into the art and science of prompt engineering, using practical frameworks and interactive exercises to turn vague questions into clear instructions that unlock world-class output. Delegates learn how to shape tone, audience, depth and structure, and how to get AI to interview them to extract the gold in their own knowledge.
What’s covered in this session
- Why prompt engineering is the number one skill for getting value from AI
- The CREATE method (Context, Result, Explanation, Audience, Tone, Expand) in detail
- Practical shortcuts for using CREATE quickly in day-to-day work
- Cross-prompting: using multiple AIs together to improve and refine results
- Audience-aware writing and brand voice:
- Extracting and defining your brand voice
- Loading your own writing to create reusable style prompts
- The AI interview technique:
- Getting AI to interview you to flesh out ideas, proposals, books and more
- Using AI interviewing for planning, scoping and creative thinking
- Interactive games and practical exercises to build “prompt reflexes”
Tools used in this session
Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude.
Powerful tools come with powerful responsibilities. This session explores the ethical, legal and environmental dimensions of AI so delegates can innovate confidently and responsibly. We unpack what you should and should not share with AI, how regulations are evolving in South Africa, and how AI impacts everything from data privacy to climate change.
What’s covered in this session
- Why data security and privacy must guide every AI decision
- What it means when free AI tools use your inputs to train their models
- Ethical considerations: fairness, bias, accountability and transparency
- The state of AI regulation globally and in South Africa
- A brief look at the National AI Policy Framework
- How POPIA intersects with AI use in organisations
- The environmental impact of AI: data centres, energy use and climate considerations
- How to start building an ethical AI policy for your business
Tools used in this session
No tools – this is a discussion-based, theory and policy session.
This is ChatGPT on turbo mode. In this high-energy session, delegates discover just how far they can push the world’s most widely used LLM. From custom personas and projects to deep research and working with documents, we explore advanced features and workflows that turn ChatGPT into a strategic partner – not just a clever chatbot.
What’s covered in this session
- Security and best practice when using ChatGPT for work
- Reformatting and reshaping answers for different channels and audiences
- Using personas and custom instructions for consistent outputs
- Exploring GPTs, projects and agent-like behaviour
- Voice conversations, Canvas mode and connectors
- Using ChatGPT for:
- Deep research and structured reports
- Working with Excel and other documents
- Combining and analysing multiple files
- Connecting ChatGPT to Google Drive, Dropbox, Outlook and more
- When to choose ChatGPT versus Google Gemini – and how they can complement each other
Tools used in this session
ChatGPT (including GPTs, voice, Canvas, connectors), Google Gemini.
This session turns AI from a buzzword into a concrete roadmap for your role and your organisation. Delegates map out how AI will reshape their workflows, responsibilities and opportunities, then build a personal AI adoption plan they can start implementing immediately. With a strong focus on Microsoft Copilot, we show how AI can be woven into everyday tools to unlock serious productivity gains.
What’s covered in this session
- The “AI at Work” framework: how AI will impact roles and business processes
- Mapping your current workflows and identifying AI leverage points
- Using the AI interview technique to redesign your own job with AI
- Building a practical, realistic personal AI adoption plan
- Deep dive into Microsoft Copilot across the Microsoft ecosystem:
- Copilot in Word for drafting, editing and summarising
- Copilot in Excel for insights, formulas and data analysis
- Copilot in Outlook for inbox management and communication
- Copilot in PowerPoint for slides, storylines and visual support
- Copilot in the web browser for research and everyday tasks
- Live demonstrations: what mature AI usage looks like in a real workday
Tools used in this session
Microsoft Copilot for Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
This is where creativity goes into overdrive. Delegates experience how AI can dramatically speed up and level up graphic design and video production – from social media content and marketing collateral to animated characters and cinematic footage. We move from static visuals to full video workflows, showing how non-designers and non-editors can produce stunning, on-brand content.
What’s covered in this session
- Designing with AI: from blank canvas to polished collateral
- Editing and enhancing existing graphics with AI
- Creating visuals for social media, print and campaigns in minutes
- Generating images from scratch using text prompts
- Deep dive into graphic design tools and workflows:
- Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Midjourney for high-impact creative inspiration
- Canva’s AI features for fast, branded content
- Gamma.app for visual storytelling and slide experiences
- Video creation with AI:
- Prompting for video generation (best practices and structures)
- Using GPTs with services like KlingAI for video prompts
- InVideo for quick, polished marketing videos
- Adobe Express for animated characters
- Bringing 2D images to life and creating 3D-style animation with KlingAI
- Sound and polish:
- Voiceovers with ElevenLabs
- Song and music creation with Suno.com
- Final editing and assembly in CapCut and Adobe After Effects
Tools used in this session
Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, Midjourney, Canva, Gamma.app, KlingAI, InVideo, ElevenLabs, Suno, CapCut, Adobe After Effects.
This session is a digital marketer’s dream. Delegates learn how to use AI across the full marketing journey: from deep research and strategy through to content calendars, social media assets, SEO and lead generation. We show how to build an AI-enhanced marketing engine that is smarter, faster and far more personalised – without losing the human touch.
What’s covered in this session
- Deep market and competitive research using AI
- Comparing ChatGPT and Gemini specifically for research tasks
- Turning research into powerful audience and persona prompts
- Generating structured marketing reports with ChatGPT agents
- Using AI with Google Analytics for insights and reporting
- Building 30 days of social media content with a single “super prompt”
- Creating and managing a social media content calendar in Canva
- Repurposing content across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters, blogs)
- Writing high-impact LinkedIn posts and then humanising them to match your voice
- Building your brand voice into prompts for consistent messaging
- Automating digital marketing flows with Blaze.ai
- Finding new leads and similar customers with Ocean.io
- SEO and AI-optimised website content – writing for humans and machines
Tools used in this session
ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Google Analytics, Canva, Blaze.ai, Ocean.io.
This high-intensity session is a glimpse into the next frontier of AI for those who want to go further. Delegates discover how AI can help them build websites, apps and intelligent workflows without needing to be full-time developers. We explore no-code and low-code tools, AI-assisted coding, and the emerging world of AI agents – and show what is possible when you start stitching these pieces together.
What’s covered in this session
- A guided tour of what comes next after basic AI usage
- Generating websites with AI – from concept to live page with minimal friction
- Creating web-based apps from simple text prompts
- Using Claude to generate and refine production-ready code
- Building simple websites and experiences with Gamma
- Creating lightweight applications with lovable.dev
- Fast website creation with Hostinger’s AI tools
- Using Midjourney for visual and UX inspiration
- Hostinger Horizons: hands-on app creation experience for delegates
- The bigger picture:
- Difference between LLMs, AI automation and AI agents
- Examples of agentic workflows and autonomous task handling
- Resource pointers for those who want to pursue AI development further
Tools used in this session
Claude, Gamma, lovable.dev, Hostinger website creator, Hostinger Horizons, ChatGPT, WordPress, Vectorshift, Midjourney.
The final session is all about momentum. We bring everything together, show delegates where they can pursue international AI certification if they choose, and help them plug into ongoing support and community. Delegates leave with next steps, curated resources, and the sense that the future of AI is now firmly in their hands.
What’s covered in this session
- Where and how to pursue international AI certification
- Key resource hubs to stay up to date in a fast-moving field
- Futurepedia.io and its newsletter as a curated discovery tool
- An overview of the files, prompts, examples and resources delegates will receive
- Introduction to the FutureAI Alumni Community:
- Ongoing free online sessions
- Events and networking opportunities
- A space to share wins, challenges and experiments
Tools used in this session
Futurepedia and a selection of curated resources and links.
Testimonials
The course overall gave me incerdible insights into AI applications as well as demystified the role that AI can play in assisting my business become more efficient. I went in with very little experience and knowledge of how to write prompts and just where to begin in general. On completion of the course, I have less fear and uncertainty now and look forward to continue learning more and how AI can help me be more creative.
Excellent! This was one of the most enjoyable courses I have attended, not only because of the topic but the presenters were energetic and eager to share their knowledge and help where they could.
I can’t recommend this course enough!!! Do yourself a favour and sign up and be blown away! Fabulous bunch of instructors and people! 5 stars!
FutureAI team – congratulations for the excellent delivery, incredible content and for so generously sharing your knowledge. Honestly, this was by far the best online workshop I’ve ever attended. It’s the second time I’ve taken part in a workshop delivered by your team, and once again, it did not disappoint. I would gladly recommend you to anyone! Looking forward to the next workshop.
Without knowing it, it has subsequently come to my attention that “I have been searching for these tools all my life”
If anyone has not attended this high level training such a person has fallen behind with what going on in AI. The trainers are skilled, sensible and knowledgeable. The training is supercharged with very vital information and skills needed in a modern and futuristic world. A captivating process challenging everything you think you know about AI. The best organised training ever attended.
This is an amazing team of experts. I have worked with Rudolph for 20 years and he has always been on the forefront of technology. What makes it even better is that they are so approachable and eager to teach you more. Rudolph has an amazing team behind him. We will be continuing with doing tailor-made courses with him and the team for all our Ai needs. They understand business and application, that’s what sets them apart. Thank you team FutureAi, may you grow and succeed to even greater heights.
Such a great course with knowledgeable facilitators. I enjoyed the practical application.
I knew just one AI tool and thought it was daunting and unnecessary to know more. But attending the Future AI course really opened my eyes to endless possibilities of how I can make my work easier, take my personal development further and make things fun. Now I feel like I can do anything and wear many professional hats.
The Al course was a game changer for me! I gained hands on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques, and the support from the instructors was top-notch. I was able to apply my new skills to real world projects and saw immediate results. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to level up their Al expertise!
I really enjoyed the course and learned so much. I feel the additional materials and resources provided over and above the course material set me up well to learn more and integrate what I learned into my everyday work.
The course was truly insightful and inspiring. I found the session incredibly valuable, and I am genuinely grateful excited about the tools and knowledge you and your team shared with us. The experience has broadened my perspective and equipped me with practical resources that I am looking forward to exploring and applying.
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See AI in action, revolutionising creativity, efficiency, and business.
Apply AI solutions to real-world challenges in multiple industries.
Master Large Language Models (LLMs), automation, and advanced AI tools.
Learn the art of writing powerful AI prompts for precision and efficiency.
Discover how to automate repetitive tasks and free up valuable time.
Get a clear roadmap to integrating AI into your business strategy.
Explore cutting-edge platforms for marketing, design, video, and automation.
Leverage AI for personalised campaigns, automation, and predictive insights.
Build chatbots and AI-driven websites in minutes.
Create bespoke AI models tailored to your needs.
Navigate AI’s legal, ethical, and privacy challenges responsibly.
Network with industry leaders, innovators, and fellow AI enthusiasts.
Learn to bring your business ideas to life with AI tools.
Rudolph Pieterse
Rudolph holds a degree in Information Science and is a certified AI specialist. He’s also founder of Multidimensions, a pioneering creative and media technology company established in 2009. With a track record of collaborating with some of South Africa’s most prominent brands, he has made a significant impact in the industry. Rudolph is dedicated to teaching in a way that ensures seamless implementation and real-world results.
JEANINE SCHWARTZ
Jeanine Schwartz holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing with a passion for helping businesses grow. She’s worked with a diverse range of clients to generate high-quality leads and drive real results. Her expertise lies in creating strategic marketing campaigns and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance customer engagement. She thrives on helping businesses connect with the right audience and achieve sustainable growth.
MARINA MENTZ
With over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer, Marina brings a wealth of creative expertise and technical knowledge to the intersection of design and AI. She will empower businesses to harness AI tools to enhance their design processes, automate workflows, and unlock innovative creative possibilities to elevate their brand identity and visual storytelling.
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FutureAI empowers companies to confidently embark on their AI adoption journey by facilitating tailored brainstorming sessions that uncover unique opportunities and address specific challenges within their business. Through these collaborative workshops, FutureAI helps organisations identify practical use cases, align AI initiatives with strategic goals, and build internal buy-in. Following the sessions, companies receive a comprehensive AI initiation report that outlines clear recommendations on the most suitable software solutions, implementation priorities, and a step-by-step strategy to integrate AI effectively into their operations.
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