Soft AI Africa
AI Engineering
AI Engineering Training and Mentorship Program
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Become an AI Engineer.
Build Real Solutions for Africa.
A practical, mentor-guided program designed to take you from beginner or intermediate level to a job-ready AI Engineer.
Duration: 12–16 Weeks
Format: Online + Optional Lagos In-Person Classes — Coming Soon
Start Date: Rolling Cohorts
Certification: Soft AI Academy Certificate
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for:
University students & graduates
Software developers & engineers
Data analysts & IT professionals
Career switchers into AI
Entrepreneurs building AI-powered products
You do NOT need:
A computer science degree
Prior AI experience
You DO need:
Commitment
Curiosity
Willingness to learn and build
What You Will Learn
🔹 Core Foundations
Python for AI & Data Science
Mathematics for Machine Learning (practical, not just academic)
Data handling & preprocessing
🔹 Machine Learning
Supervised & unsupervised learning
Model training & evaluation
Feature engineering
Real-world datasets
🔹 Deep Learning
Neural networks
TensorFlow / PyTorch fundamentals
Deep learning for images & text
🔹 Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Text processing
Chatbots & language models
Sentiment analysis & document classification
🔹 Computer Vision
Image classification
Object detection
Practical applications in Africa (agriculture, security, health)
🔹 Applied AI
AI for business & government
Deploying AI models
AI ethics & responsible AI
How the Program Works
Weekly Structure
Recorded lessons for flexibility
Weekly assignments & projects
Mentor check-ins
Hands-On Learning
Build real AI models
Work on African problem datasets
Team and individual projects
Mentorship
Group mentorship sessions
Career guidance
Project reviews & feedback
Capstone Project
Every learner completes a final capstone project, such as:
AI-powered agriculture solution
Financial fraud detection system
Healthcare diagnosis assistant
Local language chatbot
Smart data analytics platform
Your project becomes part of your professional portfolio.
Mentorship & Career Support
This is not a “watch videos and disappear” program.
You get:
Mentor guidance throughout the program
Career roadmap planning
CV & portfolio guidance
Interview preparation
Startup & research mentorship (optional)
We don’t just train AI engineers — we support careers.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you receive:
Soft AI Academy AI Engineer Certificate
Validating your:
Practical AI skills
Project experience
Ethical AI understanding
Certificates are verifiable and career-focused.
Lagos Physical Sessions (Coming Soon)
Learners in Nigeria can access:
Physical workshops in Lagos
Labs & collaborative sessions
Networking with instructors & peers
Hybrid learning = flexibility + real connection.
Why Soft AI Academy?
Africa-focused curriculum
Real industry experience
Mentorship-first approach
Backed by Soft AI Africa
Practical, job-ready training
We are building Africa’s AI talent pipeline.
Application Process
Submit application form
Choose your preferred cohort
Receive onboarding details
Begin your AI journey
Spaces are limited per cohort to maintain quality.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior AI knowledge?
No. We start from fundamentals and progress gradually.
Is the program beginner-friendly?
Yes. Beginners and intermediates are welcome.
Is this online or physical?
Primarily online, with optional Lagos In-Person Classes — Coming Soon.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion.
Start Your AI Journey Today
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