African professionals learning workplace technology and artificial intelligence

Executive professional certification pathway

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

Participants may enrol for individual certification levels or complete all three levels to qualify for the executive bundle award.

Course title

Executive Professional Certification in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.

Advance from AI foundation to associate and professional levels through a structured pathway covering generative AI, workplace productivity, governance and digital transformation.

  • Generative AI Foundation Certified (GAIFC)
  • Certified Generative AI Associate (CGAIA)
  • Certified Generative AI Professional (CGAIP)
  • Executive Professional Certification in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

African professionals learning workplace technology and artificial intelligence

Standards-informed by

AI governance, responsible adoption, digital productivity and workplace implementation practices.

Ideal for

Managers, administrators, HR professionals, project professionals, consultants, educators, public servants, entrepreneurs and professionals seeking practical AI capability for modern work.

Pathway advantage

Participants can complete GAIFC, CGAIA and CGAIP individually, or complete all three levels to qualify for the Executive Professional Certification in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.

Programme details
Duration 8 weekends across the executive certification pathway
Class days Instructor-led live sessions plus online self-study
Mode Online: instructor-led live sessions and self-study
Start date Self-study enrollment open
Live cohort dates To be advised
Assessment Level-based assessment and capstone evidence
Application deadline To be advised
Discounted executive bundle offer
Application fee NGN 25,000 / USD 20
Standard separate value – members NGN 635,000 / USD 455
Standard separate value – non-members NGN 695,000 / USD 505
Discounted bundle – members NGN 500,000 / USD 365
Discounted bundle – non-members NGN 550,000 / USD 400
Savings Members save NGN 135,000 / USD 90. Non-members save NGN 145,000 / USD 105.
Bundle fee excluding application Members: NGN 475,000 / USD 345. Non-members: NGN 525,000 / USD 385.

The executive bundle applies to participants completing all individual certification courses toward the final Executive Professional Certification in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.

Individual certification courses

Course levels and modules in this executive programme.

Participants may apply for the full executive pathway or apply for an individual certification level. Each course level includes instructor-led live sessions and self-study access.

Generative Artificial IntelligenceExecutive Foundation LevelInstructor-led liveSelf-study

Generative AI Foundation Certified (GAIFC)

The foundation level for professionals beginning practical, responsible use of generative AI for productivity, communication and workplace support.

Learning modules

  • 01
    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
    This module introduces AI, generative AI and common workplace tool categories. Participants learn the basic language needed to use AI responsibly.
  • 02
    Understanding AI Tools, Capabilities and Limitations
    This module explains what AI tools can support and where human review remains essential. It helps participants avoid over-reliance and unrealistic expectations.
  • 03
    Prompting Basics for Research, Writing and Productivity
    This module covers simple prompt structure, context, iteration and output review. Participants practise prompts for everyday knowledge work.
  • 04
    AI for Communication, Reports and Presentation Support
    This module shows how AI can support emails, reports, summaries, presentations and professional communication. It emphasizes clarity, tone and verification.
  • 05
    Responsible AI Use, Ethics, Privacy and Accuracy Checks
    This module covers privacy, confidentiality, bias, ethics and accuracy checks. Participants learn safe routines before using AI outputs at work.
  • 06
    Practical AI Use Cases for Professionals and Organizations
    This module helps participants identify realistic AI use cases for teams and organizations. It connects AI practice to productivity, service and decision support.
Generative Artificial IntelligenceExecutive Associate LevelInstructor-led liveSelf-study

Certified Generative AI Associate (CGAIA)

The associate level for professionals applying generative AI to research, documentation, presentations, workflows and workplace productivity systems.

Learning modules

  • 01
    Prompt Engineering for Professional and Workplace Tasks
    This module covers structured prompts, context design and prompt iteration. Participants learn how to improve output quality for real work tasks.
  • 02
    AI for Research, Analysis and Knowledge Work
    This module explains how AI can support desk research, synthesis, comparison and knowledge organization. It emphasizes source checking and professional judgement.
  • 03
    AI for Business Writing, Reports and Documentation
    This module covers AI-assisted memos, reports, SOPs, policies and documentation. Participants learn how to edit, verify and adapt AI-supported drafts.
  • 04
    AI for Presentations, Training Content and Visual Planning
    This module shows how AI supports slide outlines, training content, storyboarding and visual planning. It focuses on message clarity and audience fit.
  • 05
    AI for HR, Projects, Administration and Customer Support
    This module explores practical AI use in people management, project coordination, administration and service support. Participants map AI use to common workplace functions.
  • 06
    AI Tools Integration, Workflow Automation and Productivity Systems
    This module introduces connected tools, repeatable workflows and simple automation concepts. Participants learn how to reduce manual effort while keeping control.
  • 07
    Data Awareness, AI Risks, Bias, Security and Governance
    This module covers data sensitivity, bias, access, security and governance risks. Participants learn safeguards for responsible operational use.
  • 08
    Practical AI Portfolio: Workplace Use Cases and Templates
    This module requires participants to prepare practical AI use cases, prompts and templates. It becomes evidence of applied workplace capability.
Generative Artificial IntelligenceExecutive Professional LevelInstructor-led liveSelf-study

Certified Generative AI Professional (CGAIP)

The professional level for leaders and specialists driving AI adoption, governance, workflow redesign, decision support and productivity implementation.

Learning modules

  • 01
    Strategic AI Adoption and Digital Productivity Leadership
    This module covers leadership considerations for AI adoption, productivity goals and organizational readiness. Participants learn how to connect AI use to business value.
  • 02
    AI Governance, Ethics, Risk and Organizational Policy
    This module examines AI policy, ethics, risk controls and accountability. Participants learn how governance protects people, data and organizational reputation.
  • 03
    AI-Enhanced Business Processes and Workflow Redesign
    This module explores how AI can reshape business processes, roles and service delivery. Participants learn to identify redesign opportunities and controls.
  • 04
    Advanced Prompt Systems, Assistants and Knowledge Management
    This module covers reusable prompt systems, AI assistants and knowledge-base practices. Participants learn how to structure repeatable support for teams.
  • 05
    AI for Decision Support, Innovation and Performance Improvement
    This module explains AI use for analysis, idea generation, decision support and performance improvement. It emphasizes human oversight and evidence quality.
  • 06
    Capstone: AI Productivity Strategy and Workplace Implementation Plan
    This capstone requires participants to prepare an AI productivity strategy and implementation plan. It strengthens executive communication, governance and practical rollout thinking.

Payment and contact

Enrollment details from the official schedule.

Bank payment

Account Name: Integrated Institute of Professional Management. Account Number: 0588546395. Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank PLC.

Online payment

Use the payment buttons on this page for NGN or USD payment. Proof of payment: [email protected].