AI Fluency for Humans: 2-Day In-Person Bootcamp

DAY 1:

Session 1: The Rise of Generative AI (History, Landscape, the Humanoid Horizon, Ethics & Integration in African)

Lecturer: Trenton Birch
Duration: 2.5 hours (live online)

- A short, accessible history of AI: how we got here and what it is
- Overview of current AI categories and tool types
* Language models
* AI Agents, Virtual Assistants and Bots
* Generative creative media tools
- The next phase: embodied AI and humanoids
- Ethics of AI: bias, hallucinations, privacy, data ownership and impact on work and society
- AI integration in Africa - Who benefits, who gets left behind and what responsible adoption looks like

Session 2: Language Models, the Art of Prompting & Building Your AI Strategy

Lecturer: Boniswa Tele
Duration: 2.5 hours (live online)

- What large language models are and how they generate output
- Prompting frameworks: how to get better answers with better questions
- Prompt traps and how to avoid miscommunication with AI
- Tool overview: ChatGPT and NotebookLM - highlevel Claude, Gemini, Grok, Orion X’s Alke, Perplexity - Use cases for professionals: writing, summarising, planning, idea generation
- Building your AI strategy

DAY 2:

Session 3: AI Agents, Automation and Delegating to Machines

Lecturer: Philip Mcelu
Duration: 2.5 hours (live online)

- What AI agents are and how they function differently from chatbots
- Workflow agents vs. decision-making agents
- Introduction to tools like AutoGPT, AgentOps, Vector Shift, Poe by Quora, MindStudio, AgentHub and custom GPTs with actions
- How to think about task delegation to AI
- Real-world examples: inbox triage, task scheduling, basic customer support

Session 4: Generative Creative Media Tools & Building Your Tech Stack

Lecturer: Trenton Birch
Duration: 2.5 hours (live online)

- Creative AI tools for image, video, music and voice - Midjourney, Runway, Suno, D-ID, ElevenLabs, Capcut, Dali, Canva
- Marketing AI tools - Jasper, Blaze
- How to work with AI in your creative process without losing your voice
- Ethical issues in synthetic media and content authenticity
- Creative workflows: content production, branding, storytelling
- Building your tech stack. Combining tools into a cohesive workflow (manual, semi-automated, or fully automated)

What You’ll Practically Do in the 2-Day In-Person Bootcamp

- Participate in live demonstrations of leading AI tools and platforms
- Engage in collaborative peer exercises to solve real-world challenges using AI
- Receive hands-on guidance from expert facilitators throughout the learning process
- Build your own AI agent using no-code platforms like GPT Builder
- Practice prompt writing and optimisation in live, feedback-driven sessions
- Test real-world applications of AI in areas like content creation, business operations and automation
- Design a personal AI integration plan tailored to your workflow or role

Trenton Birch
Trenton Birch is the CEO and Co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy, Cheeba Future School, and a Founding Member of the Bridges for Music Academy. A passionate advocate for innovation and impact, Trenton is widely recognised as a pioneer in progressive education and a driving force in shaping future-facing learning environments across Africa.

With over five years of experience lecturing on futurism, he brings a dynamic, thought-provoking perspective to the intersection of education, technology and social change. As a public speaker, Trenton has inspired audiences across industries with his grounded yet visionary approach to the future of work, wellness and human potential.

He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Public Relations and Communications and continues to push boundaries as a futurist enthusiast committed to empowering the next generation of thinkers, makers and leaders.

Boniswa Tele
Boniswa Tele is the founder of Copy Paste Tech, a forward-thinking initiative dedicated to equipping communities with accessible, AI-powered tools. She is also the Director of Health. Herbs. Harmoney, a wellness brand that fuses plant-based living with emerging technologies.

With a strong academic foundation in Education, Boniswa brings a unique perspective to the integration of machine learning and AI language models into practical, real-world solutions. Her focus is on making AI approachable and relevant—particularly within African communities—while nurturing future-ready skills.

Boniswa holds a Bachelor of Education degree with specialisations in Geography, History (Social Sciences) and Business Management. Her work is at the intersection of technology, education and social impact.

Philip Mcelu
Philip is the founder of MCE Solutions, a Level 1 BBBEE technology consulting company committed to empowering non-profits, foundations, and SMMEs through meaningful digital transformation. With a focus on creating accessible and holistic IT experiences, Philip and his team offer a range of services including Salesforce customisation, mobile and web app integration and comprehensive IT support — all tailored to meet the real needs of mission-driven organisations and emerging businesses.

Passionate about technology as a tool for social impact, Philip combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underserved sectors. When he’s not leading digital projects, he shares his love of science as a physics lecturer — bringing clarity, curiosity and practical thinking into every classroom.

Philip holds a Bachelor Of Commerce in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town and continues to bridge the gap between innovation and inclusion through his work and teaching.