{"id":816869,"date":"2025-03-14T10:45:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T08:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=816869"},"modified":"2025-03-14T10:47:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T08:47:40","slug":"ctu-training-solutions-joins-forces-with-microsoft-to-bring-ai-skills-fest-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/816869\/ctu-training-solutions-joins-forces-with-microsoft-to-bring-ai-skills-fest-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"CTU Training Solutions joins forces with Microsoft to bring AI Skills Fest to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As part of Microsoft\u2019s 50-year milestone celebrations, CTU Training Solutions is proud to partner with Microsoft in bringing the global Microsoft AI Skills Fest to South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This global initiative offers individuals and businesses an exclusive opportunity to build essential AI skills while being part of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft AI Skills Fest is a 50-day learning initiative, launched by Microsoft, aimed at equipping professionals, businesses, and students with the tools and knowledge to embrace AI-driven transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ctutraining.ac.za\/corporate\/join-the-microsoft-ai-skills-fest\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=SponsoredArticle&amp;utm_term=March2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to register for the AI Skills Fest event.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this initiative, CTU Training Solutions is actively promoting and facilitating South African participation in the official AI Skills Fest Global AI Learning Day on 8 April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this event, Microsoft will attempt to set a Guinness World Records title for the most users to take an online multi-level AI lesson in 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlock your future with AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries, careers, and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI Skills Fest is designed to empower South Africans with AI skills that will shape the future of work, giving attendees the chance to explore how Microsoft\u2019s AI tools &#8211; such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, and GitHub Copilot &#8211; can enhance productivity, innovation, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants can choose from two FREE AI training sessions, tailored for different levels of expertise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI for Business Users<\/strong> \u2013 Designed for professionals looking to integrate AI into daily workflows and enhance workplace productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI for Technical Professionals<\/strong> \u2013 Focused on developers, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts who want hands-on experience with AI-powered coding and automation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sessions will be hosted online, allowing attendees to join from anywhere at their convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each session is concise and impactful, lasting no longer than one hour, with multiple flexible timeslots available to accommodate different schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be part of AI history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft on this groundbreaking initiative,&#8221; 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