Human-centred AI literacy · Africa
AI ReadinessFoundations
Understand what AI can and cannot do. Learn to use it well, check its results and build responsible work steps that keep people in control.
Learning outcomes
Use AI while keeping your own judgement.
The course teaches useful AI skills together with fact-checking, safety and clear human responsibility.
- 01
Explain what common AI systems do and where their limitations matter.
- 02
Turn a real task into clear AI instructions that another person can review.
- 03
Check AI results for accuracy, evidence, uncertainty and possible harm.
- 04
Check AI use for privacy, bias, security, rights and information risks.
- 05
Design an AI work process with people in control, named owners and clear stop rules.
Four-module pathway
Understand. Use. Verify. Govern.
Each module adds a practical skill. At the end, you create an AI use plan that a teacher, manager or risk owner can review.
Module 01Understand AI and human agency+
- What AI is—and what it is not
- Map AI in your world
- Foundations knowledge check
Module 02Ask well and collaborate effectively+
- Anatomy of a strong instruction
- Prompt improvement lab
- Prompting knowledge check
Module 03Verify outputs and manage risk+
- Verification before reliance
- Responsible-use risk screen
- Safe-use knowledge check
Module 04Apply AI responsibly+
- The human-led workflow
- Capstone: AI use-case charter
- Final readiness decision
Final responsible-use project
Turn one AI idea into a controlled workflow.
Learners choose a real task, explain the benefit, list the people and data affected, check the risks, name a human owner and set clear review and stop rules.
Designed for
People who need a confident first step into AI.
Best suited to
- Senior school and tertiary students
- Educators and school leaders
- Early-career professionals and general workforce teams
- Managers introducing AI-assisted work
Preparation
- No coding or data-science background required
- Basic confidence using web-based tools
- Access to an organisation-approved AI tool where applicable
- A real, non-sensitive task for the capstone
Knowledge checks
Scenario decisions test judgement after every module.
Prompt lab
Turn a vague request into a clear instruction that can be checked.
Risk screen
Check privacy, bias, security, rights and possible harm to people.
Use-case charter
Complete a responsible AI workflow ready for review.
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