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South Africa: SETA-aligned training pathways, in development.
Every HOAS training includes a HOAS Certificate of Completion.

What's in the room.

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01

AI Readiness Audit

A map of where AI can help your organisation, and what to do first.

ForCompanies and government departments starting with AI.
Not forTeams already running mature AI programmes.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyBefore spending on AI tools or training.

What's included

  • Interviews
  • Process review
  • Use-case map
  • Risk review
  • Roadmap

How it works

  1. 1Interviews
  2. 2Review
  3. 3Map
  4. 4Report
  5. 5Presentation

OutcomeA prioritised AI roadmap.

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02

Leadership AI Briefing

A clear picture of AI for decision-makers.

ForExecutives, boards and senior officials.
Not forTechnical teams needing hands-on training.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyBefore approving AI budgets or policies.

What's included

  • Briefing session
  • Real examples
  • Risks
  • Questions to ask
  • Next steps

How it works

  1. 1Pre-call
  2. 2Briefing
  3. 3Q&A
  4. 4Summary notes

OutcomeLeaders aligned on what AI means for them.

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03

AI Literacy for Teams

Everyday AI skills for everyone.

ForStaff at any level, no technical background needed.
Not forEngineers building AI models.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyGetting a whole team started safely.

What's included

  • What AI is
  • Safe use
  • Prompting basics
  • Hands-on practice
  • Company rules

How it works

  1. 1Needs check
  2. 2Training
  3. 3Practice
  4. 4Certificate

OutcomeStaff who use AI safely and well.

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04

AI Workflow Design

Redesigning real tasks with AI.

ForOperations, communications and marketing teams.
Not forTeams without repeat processes.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhySaving time on repeat work.

What's included

  • Workflow mapping
  • Redesign
  • Tool set-up
  • Team handover

How it works

  1. 1Map
  2. 2Redesign
  3. 3Build
  4. 4Test
  5. 5Handover

OutcomeWorkflows that save measurable time.

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05

Creative AI for Brand Teams

Using AI to create on-brand content at speed.

ForMarketing, content and design teams.
Not forTeams without brand guidelines yet (start with Design).
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyProducing more content with the same team.

What's included

  • Brand-safe prompting
  • Content workflows
  • Review steps
  • Practice

How it works

  1. 1Brand review
  2. 2Training
  3. 3Practice
  4. 4Templates

OutcomeFaster content that still sounds like you.

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AI Integration

Custom AI assistants built on your own knowledge.

ForCompanies with documents, FAQs or knowledge to put to work.
Not forProjects needing a new AI model built from scratch.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyCustomer support, internal knowledge, content help.

What's included

  • Knowledge set-up
  • Assistant build
  • Brand voice
  • Connection to existing tools
  • Testing

How it works

  1. 1Scope
  2. 2Gather
  3. 3Build
  4. 4Test
  5. 5Launch

OutcomeAn assistant your team and customers can use.

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AI Policy & Governance Kit

Clear rules for using AI safely.

ForCompanies and government departments.
Not forOrganisations needing formal legal advice (we work alongside your lawyers).
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyBefore rolling AI out to staff.

What's included

  • Acceptable use policy
  • Data rules (China PIPL, South Africa POPIA)
  • Staff guidelines

How it works

  1. 1Review
  2. 2Draft
  3. 3Consult
  4. 4Finalise

OutcomeAn AI policy staff can follow.

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Train-the-Trainer

Preparing your trainers to teach AI.

ForSETAs, government bodies, schools and training organisations.
Not forSingle small teams (see AI Literacy for Teams).
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyRolling AI training out at scale.

What's included

  • Trainer course
  • Lesson plans
  • Materials
  • Practice delivery

How it works

  1. 1Select
  2. 2Train
  3. 3Practise
  4. 4Certify
  5. 5Support

OutcomeA team of trainers ready to deliver.

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AI for Educators

AI skills for teachers and schools.

ForTeachers, school leaders and education networks.
Not forCorporate teams (see AI Literacy for Teams).
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyBringing AI into teaching responsibly.

What's included

  • Classroom uses
  • Lesson planning
  • Assessment
  • Safe use
  • Practice

How it works

  1. 1Needs check
  2. 2Training
  3. 3Practice
  4. 4Resources

OutcomeTeachers confident with AI.

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AI Trainer & Data Annotation Pathway

Job-ready AI skills for new entrants.

ForYouth, women and people with disabilities seeking work.
Not forExperienced AI engineers.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyEmployability and new careers in AI.

What's included

  • AI basics
  • Data labelling
  • Quality checking
  • Work readiness

How it works

  1. 1Intake
  2. 2Training
  3. 3Practice projects
  4. 4Assessment
  5. 5Certificate

OutcomeParticipants ready for AI trainer and data roles.

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11

African Language AI Data

Voice and text data in African languages.

ForAI companies and researchers building language tools.
Not forProjects in a single major language.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyMaking AI work for African language speakers.

What's included

  • Voice recording
  • Transcription
  • Text collection
  • Quality checks

How it works

  1. 1Scope
  2. 2Recruit
  3. 3Record
  4. 4Check
  5. 5Deliver

OutcomeQuality language data ready for training.

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China AI Immersion Delegation

A study tour of Shanghai's AI scene.

ForInternational leaders, government teams and companies.
Not forLeisure travellers.
WhereShanghai in person
WhyLearning from China first-hand.

What's included

  • Programme design
  • Company and lab visits
  • Briefings
  • Logistics (with China Connect)

How it works

  1. 1Goals
  2. 2Programme
  3. 3Visits
  4. 4Debrief
  5. 5Report

OutcomeInsight and connections to take home.

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VR spaces & walkthroughs

Interactive virtual reality spaces people can walk through before anything is built.

ForArchitects, developers, hospitality venues, museums and event organisers.
Not forProjects with no plans or design yet.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyPeople understand a space faster when they can stand in it.

What's included

  • 3D model build
  • Real-time VR walkthrough
  • Headset-ready files
  • Guided demo

How it works

  1. 1Brief
  2. 2Model
  3. 3Build
  4. 4Test
  5. 5Handover

OutcomeA walkable virtual space your clients can explore.

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3D visualisation & rendering

Photo-realistic images and animations from plans and ideas.

ForArchitects, interior designers and brands launching spaces or products.
Not forQuick sketches or mood boards.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhySell the vision before it exists.

What's included

  • Interior and exterior renders
  • Product visuals
  • Short animations

How it works

  1. 1Plans
  2. 2Model
  3. 3Light
  4. 4Render
  5. 5Refine

OutcomeReady-to-use visuals for pitches, sales and marketing.

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Digital & virtual spaces

Online spaces for exhibitions, showrooms and events.

ForCultural organisations, brands and festivals reaching audiences anywhere.
Not forStandard websites.
WhereShanghai in person · Online worldwide
WhyOpen your doors to anyone, anywhere.

What's included

  • Virtual exhibition or showroom design
  • 3D environment
  • Navigation
  • Launch support

How it works

  1. 1Concept
  2. 2Design
  3. 3Build
  4. 4Test
  5. 5Launch

OutcomeA digital space people can visit from anywhere.

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