Yiga AI

AI for Productivity & Automation

Use AI for everyday emails, documents, meeting notes, spreadsheets and simple automations.

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New courseUpdated October 2026English

Part of AI Fundamentals & Generative AI · Course 6 of 10

Included with Yiga Plus

  • Pay with MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, M-Pesa or card
  • Learn on phone, laptop or WhatsApp
  • Certificate of completion
  • Downloadable lessons for low data
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What you'll learn

  • Write clear prompts for everyday work tasks.
  • Draft and revise emails and documents with AI.
  • Turn meeting notes into summaries and action lists.
  • Use AI to suggest and explain spreadsheet formulas.
  • Check AI outputs for errors and missing context.
  • Build a simple workflow using Zapier or Make.
  • Apply AI and automation skills in a graded project.

Skills you'll gain

Prompt writingAI-assisted writingMeeting summariesSpreadsheet AIWorkflow automationOutput review

This course includes

  • 14h of video
  • 16 lessons
  • 4 quizzes
  • 1 project
  • AI tutor
  • Certificate of completion
  • Mobile and offline access

Curriculum

4 modules · 21 lessons · 14h total
  • Overview and set-up40m
  • Core concepts40m
  • Worked example40m
  • Hands-on practice40m
  • Module quiz: AI in email & docs20m

Projects

Graded project: AI for Productivity & Automation

Apply everything from AI for Productivity & Automation in one graded, portfolio-ready build.

Requirements

  • A computer with a web browser is recommended for spreadsheet and automation practice.
  • An internet connection for online lessons and tool-based exercises.
  • Basic familiarity with email, documents and spreadsheets; no prior AI experience needed.
  • Access to the tools used in the exercises; account requirements may vary.

Description

Learn how AI can help with routine work: drafting emails and documents, organising meeting notes, working with spreadsheets and connecting tasks through Zapier or Make. This beginner course is for learners handling everyday office, business or community work in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria. Each of the four modules includes an overview and set-up, core concepts, a worked example, hands-on practice and a quiz. Build your skills step by step, then bring them together in the graded AI for Productivity & Automation project. Focus on useful results you can check and improve, rather than accepting every AI suggestion.

Who this course is for

  • Administrative assistants managing emails, documents and meeting follow-ups.
  • Small business owners handling customer messages and routine records.
  • NGO and community project staff preparing notes, reports and trackers.
  • Students and recent graduates building practical digital work skills.

Career outcomes

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive a certificate?

Check the course details or contact Yiga AI support to confirm whether a certificate is available and what completion requirements apply.

How long will I have access to the course?

Access length depends on the enrolment terms. Review the access information before enrolling, or contact support for clarification.

Can I study offline or with limited data?

AI tools and automation exercises generally need an internet connection. Check whether downloadable materials or low-data options are available for this course before planning offline study.

Can I pay with MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, M-Pesa or a card?

Check the payment options shown at checkout for your country. Availability of MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, M-Pesa and card payments may vary; contact support if your preferred method is not listed.

How do I request a refund?

Contact Yiga AI support with your enrolment and payment details to ask about a refund.

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