Victor SimukondaAI TRAINING & CONSULTANCY · AILA
Victor Simukonda
AI4PAI for Professionals · Practical training

Don't just learn AI. Put it to work.

Practical, hands-on AI training that shows you which tools to use and how to save real time on your everyday work — safely and responsibly. Join a small evening cohort, or learn one-to-one.

Cohort starts 1 December8 evening sessions online
No experience neededWe start from the very basics
Practical, hands-onYou learn by doing, not watching
AI for your profession

AI skills for the work you do.

Whether you manage an organisation, conduct research, teach, run a business or deliver public services, AI can help you do your work differently — and better. Training uses examples drawn from the tasks you face every day.

Researchers & academics

  • Literature reviews and summaries
  • Support with data analysis
  • Academic writing and editing — with integrity

Managers & team leaders

  • Strategic and operational planning
  • Reports, briefs and presentations
  • Decision support and analysis

Public servants & administrators

  • Policy briefs and background papers
  • Correspondence and administrative processes
  • Improving service delivery

Entrepreneurs & business owners

  • Market and competitor research
  • Business plans and proposals
  • Marketing and customer communication

NGO & development professionals

  • Funding proposals and concept notes
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Donor and programme reporting

Teachers & trainers

  • Lesson plans and learning materials
  • Assessment and feedback support
  • Responsible use in the classroom
Never used AI before? That's absolutely fine. You don't need a technical background or programming skills. Just bring your curiosity and the work you want to improve.
What you'll be able to do

Walk away working differently.

This is a practical investment in your professional effectiveness. By the end, you'll be able to:

The AI4P learning pathway

Three levels, from AI-confident to AI-enabled problem solver.

Go beyond one-off experiments. AI4P is a structured, cohort-based pathway: you learn with a small group over several weeks, practise between sessions and finish each level with a practical task and a certificate.

Level 1Enrolling now

AI4P Foundations

Become AI-confident

Understand how AI works and use it confidently for everyday professional tasks.

Duration
4 weeks · 8 evening sessions
For
Beginners and occasional users
See the December cohort
Level 2Coming 2027

Applied AI for Professionals

Become AI-capable

Apply AI systematically to your professional work and build reusable workflows.

Duration
4–6 weeks
For
Foundations graduates and regular users
Level 3Coming 2027

AI, Systems Thinking & Problem Solving

Become an AI-enabled problem solver

Combine AI with structured thinking to tackle complex institutional challenges.

Duration
6 weeks · capstone project
For
Leaders and experienced practitioners
Now enrolling

AI4P Foundations · Cohort 1

Four weeks that take you from “I've heard of ChatGPT” to using AI with confidence in your everyday work. Small group, live and hands-on, in the evenings.

Level 1 · Confirmed

AI4P Foundations

Cohort 1 · December 2026

14 of 15 seats left
Starts
Tue 1 December
When
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 18:00–20:00 (online)
Fee
K1,000K1,500Early-bird until Sun 22 November

The 8 sessions

  1. Tue 1 DecUnderstanding AI
  2. Thu 3 DecThe AI toolkit
  3. Tue 8 DecCommunicating with AI
  4. Thu 10 DecAI for everyday work (1)
  5. Tue 15 DecAI for everyday work (2)
  6. Thu 17 DecUsing AI responsibly
  7. Tue 22 DecBuilding your AI workflow
  8. Wed 23 DecFinal practical task & certificates

What's included

  • 8 live, hands-on evening sessions online
  • Workbook, templates and a prompt library
  • Practical exercises between sessions
  • Peer learning in a small cohort
  • A final practical task with feedback
  • AILA Certificate of Completion

Confirmed to run. Seats are limited to keep the group small and hands-on.

Reserve your seat

Register below, then pay K1,000 via Airtel Money within 48 hours to secure your seat. Unpaid seats are released after 48 hours.

Personal & team support

Prefer one-to-one, or training for your team?

Book a consultation or a private session at a time that suits you, or bring AI4P to a group of colleagues. All prices in Zambian Kwacha.

Start here

Consultation

K500 / 60 min
  • Personal AI needs assessment
  • Where AI can help in your work
  • Practical guidance and recommendations
  • A clear starting point
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Learn with colleagues

Small group

K3,000 / half-day
  • 3–5 participants
  • Shared practical exercises
  • Team-based learning
  • From K600 per person
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For teams

Professional group

K5,000 / half-day
  • 6–10 participants
  • Guided, hands-on training
  • Examples tailored to your sector
  • From K500 per person
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For organisations & institutions

AI Capability Development for Organisations

Equip your workforce with practical AI capabilities. Customised programmes that help your organisation adopt AI effectively, responsibly and at scale.

Staff training programmes

Hands-on AI training for teams, departments or whole organisations, tailored to your sector and the work your staff actually do.

AI readiness assessment

A practical review of where AI can add value in your organisation, what's needed to get there, and where to start.

Responsible adoption support

Guidance, staff policies and a clear roadmap so your organisation adopts AI safely, consistently and with confidence.

Victor Simukonda leading a professional workshop
Victor leading a professional workshop.
About your trainer

Learn from someone who puts AI into practice.

Lieutenant Colonel Victor Simukonda

Zambia Army · Graduate, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Victor is a senior military officer, researcher, educator and innovation practitioner working at the intersection of technology, leadership and institutional transformation. His work involves applying artificial intelligence to real-world challenges, including the development of AI-enabled knowledge and decision-support systems.

Recognised AI work

At the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, his AI project was selected as the best AI system developed by an international student.

He believes AI education should go beyond explaining technology: people should understand how to use it, where it adds value and how to apply it responsibly.

The goal isn't simply to understand AI. It's to become better at what you do because of it.

Training is delivered through AILA — Bantuwa AI Leadership Academy, an initiative of Bantuwa Innovate.

Questions

Good to know.

How does the Foundations cohort work?

You join a small group for eight live, two-hour evening sessions online over four weeks. Each session is hands-on, with short practical exercises in between, a workbook and templates, and a final practical task. Participants who complete the programme receive an AILA Certificate of Completion.

Is the December cohort confirmed?

Yes. Cohort 1 is confirmed and starts on Tuesday 1 December. Seats are limited to keep the group small and hands-on, and are secured in order of payment. After registering you have 48 hours to pay; unpaid seats are then released.

I'm already confident with AI. Is there something more advanced?

Levels 2 and 3 of the pathway open in 2027. Register your interest in the pathway section and Victor will contact you first. In the meantime, a one-to-one session can be tailored to your level.

I've never used AI. Is this too advanced for me?

No. Most people who book are complete beginners. We start with the basics and go at your pace.

What do I need to bring?

A laptop or smartphone with internet access, and one or two tasks from your work you'd like help with. We'll set up any free accounts together.

Online or in person?

Online by default. In-person sessions take place in Lusaka at your workplace or an agreed venue, with a K200 travel fee. Locations outside Lusaka are quoted separately.

How do I pay?

For the cohort, pay after registering to secure your seat; for one-to-one sessions, pay after we confirm your time on WhatsApp. Pay by Airtel Money to 0778 741 440 (registered name: Victor Simukonda), using your full name as the reference. Then send a screenshot of the payment to WhatsApp +260 967 302 740. Only pay to this number — we will never ask you to pay anywhere else. Organisations can request an invoice.

Do I need to pay for AI tools?

No. Everything in the training can be done with free versions. We'll explain when a paid plan is worth it.

Can you train my whole team?

Yes. Choose a group session, or request a proposal for a programme tailored to your organisation.

Is my information kept confidential?

Yes. Your details are used only to arrange your session. During training we use sample material — never confidential documents.

Book a consultation or one-to-one

The future of work is changing. Make sure you're ready.

You don't need to become a technology expert to benefit from AI. You just need to know how to put it to work. Booking takes four simple steps, and nothing is charged until your session is confirmed.

  1. 01Pick a time & requestChoose an open time below — it's held for you while we confirm.You are here
  2. 02Confirm on WhatsAppWe agree the format, date, time and venue or online link.
  3. 03Pay & send proofPay via Airtel Money, then send your screenshot on WhatsApp.
  4. 04Learn and applyBring a laptop or phone and start using AI right away.

A sentence or two is enough. Please don't include confidential information.

Prefer to talk first? WhatsApp or call +260 967 302 740.