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AI Productivity Accelerator

AI is already reshaping how work gets done, but many professionals are still experimenting without structure or confidence. The AI Productivity Accelerator is a short, practical online course from Henley Business School designed to help professionals move from ad-hoc AI use to repeatable, safe, and productive workflows.

Delivered over four weeks, this course focuses on applying AI to everyday tasks such as planning, analysis, reporting, ideation, and content creation.

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Register for our upcoming online intake starting on

🗓️ 15 April – 6 May 2026 →



What you’ll learn

Over four weeks, participants will learn how to:

  • Understand the Four AI superpowers: Read, Analyse, Think, Create

  • Apply the CRAFT prompting framework to get more reliable AI outputs

  • Use AI confidently for planning, analysis, reporting, and ideation

  • Build reusable prompt templates and workflows for team adoption

  • Strengthen content creation while managing IP, bias, and authenticity

This course emphasises hands-on application, with live practice and templates you can reuse immediately.



Certification

 Henley Business School
 Certificate of Completion

Faculty

 Greg Serandos

Next intake

 15 April 6 May 2026

Delivery method

Virtual

Duration

4 x 90-minute online sessions, run every Wednesday over four weeks

Price

R4 999 - including VAT

The moment you complete a Henley short course you automatically join our formidable global alumni network.

To find out more about our Alumni programme click here.

Learning modules
and course structure

1@2x

Week 1
Adapt:
The AI Toolkit

  • AI fundamentals and common tools
  • The Four AI superpowers
  • The CRAFT prompting framework
2-3

Week 2
Take Action:
Analyse and Report

  • AI for planning, analysis, and reporting
  • Validation techniques for accuracy and reliability
3

Week 3
Generate:
Ideas and Content

  • AI-supported ideation and asset creation
  • IP, bias, and authenticity considerations
4

Week 4
Prepare:
Use Cases

  • Cross-functional AI use cases
  • Building reusable prompt templates
  • Defining a simple team adoption plan

Who should attend?   

This course is ideal for:

- Managers and professionals seeking practical AI skills
- Teams wanting to move beyond random experimentation
- Professionals in planning, reporting, analysis, operations, HR, sales, finance, or marketing
- Anyone expected to use AI who is looking for a clear, structured approach to get ahead


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Why choose Henley Business School?   

- Internationally recognised business school
- Practical, application-led learning
- Executive-focused short course design
- Certificate of Completion from Henley Business School

 FAQs

What is the AI Productivity Accelerator course?

The AI Productivity Accelerator is a four-week online short course that teaches professionals how to use AI tools more effectively for everyday work, including planning, analysis, reporting, ideation, and content creation.

Is this course technical or suitable for non-technical professionals?

This course is non-technical and designed for managers and professionals. No coding or prior AI expertise is required.

How long is the AI Productivity Accelerator course?

The course runs over four weeks, with four 90-minute live online sessions, delivered once per week.

What certificate will I receive?

Participants receive a Henley Business School Certificate of Completion upon successfully finishing the course.

Can this course help teams adopt AI more consistently?

Yes. A core focus of the programme is building reusable prompting templates and workflows that teams can confidently and safely adopt.

Is the course fully online?

Yes, the AI Productivity Accelerator is delivered virtually, making it accessible from anywhere.

What you will gain from the programme


A clear AI foundation and shared language 

Understand the core AI tools used in business and the boundaries for safe, responsible use.

A practical prompting framework (CRAFT)

Write prompts that are structured, reusable and easier to standardise across a team.
 

Better analysis and reporting with AI

Use AI to support analysis and clearer reporting, with simple validation habits to reduce errors. 
 

Stronger ideation and content output 

Generate ideas and drafts faster, while keeping human judgement and quality control.

Reusable workflows your team can adopt 

Leave with templates and workflows built around real tasks, not generic examples.

The power is
yours with a
Henley certificate

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