Unlock The Power Of AI
Microsoft Elevate AI Skills Week – Nigeria
March 2026 – May 2026 Online & In-Person
What Is Microsoft Elevate AI Skills Week?
pipeline of technical talent to drive the digital economy in Nigeria. The initiative seeks to equip individuals with the skills to
build AI solutions, support businesses, and compete on a global scale.
Learning Experience
Tailored to empower business leaders, tech developers, students and AI enthusiasts across Nigeria with world-class training, expert-led sessions, and free certifications in AI.
Who Should Attend?
- Business leaders driving innovation
- Tech developers building the future
- AI enthusiasts eager to upskill
Join us for
- Live classes
- Hands-on AI workshops
- Hackathon challenges
- Networking with experts & peers
March 2026 – May 2026 ·
- Women AI Empowerment Sessions ·
- Cybersecurity Empowerment ·
- Developers Session ·
- Microsoft AI Skills Week Conference & Hackathon
- Microsoft Copilot for Executives
- Career & Employability Fair
Event Schedule Overview:
Courses Offered
AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of AI and how Microsoft Azure enables intelligent solutions. No prior technical background is required.
Virtual | Multiple sessions | Hands-on | April
- Requisites – Participants must be based in Nigeria, have access to a personal laptop or computer, and a reliable internet connection & must be familiar with web browsers such as Chrome, Edge, and others.
- Ideal for – Early learners and non-technical roles.
- What you’ll learn – You’ll learn about core AI workloads and use cases, the fundamentals of machine learning on Azure, and how to work with vision and natural language processing (NLP) workloads. The course also covers key principles of responsible AI.
- Hands-on with m– Azure AI Vision, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Language, Azure Bot Services & Azure OpenAI.
- Level – Beginner friendly
- Format – Instructor online-led sessions + Lab-based learning.
Agentic AI Hackathon For Developers
Take your AI skills to the next level with advanced generative AI training. This hands-on course is designed to equip developers and technical professionals with the skills to build intelligent applications using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK. Participants would also complete in a hackathon where real world problems would be addressed with the application AI.
- Requisites – Participants should come with their personal computers, be familiar with Visual Studio Code IDE, .NET Framework, Azure OpenAI (or OpenAI API), and any or all of these programming languages: C#, Python, Java, JavaScript. Additionally, they must be available to attend the in-person training sessions in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Ideal for –Developers, Software Engineers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning Specialists.
- What you’ll learn – You will learn how to build custom AI agents using Semantic Kernel SDK, develop plugins and inteligent planners, and apply prompt engineering and optimization techniques.
- Level – Intermediate to advanced
In-person | Lagos, Nigeria | April 23 – April 24
Copilot for Executives
As a business leader in IT or Finance, your role is pivotal in shaping how your organization adapts to the AI revolution. This exclusive, In-Person training is designed to help you move from awareness to execution. This isn’t just another tech talk. It’s a practical, immersive experience tailored to decision-makers like you.
You’ll learn how to evaluate, implement, and lead AI strategies that drive business performance, without needing a coding background.
- Ideal for – Organizational leaders, Finance leaders, and Information Technology professionals
- Level – Intermediate to advanced
- Format – Physical (In-Person)
In-Person| May | Lagos
Women Empowerment
This webinar series is designed to empower women with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. Over six dynamic sessions, participants will explore how to strengthen career readiness, unlock strategies for managing work and life more effectively, and gain fluency in the technologies shaping the future.
What you will learn:
- Boost confidence to stand out in your career.
- Balance priorities and manage work‑life with ease.
- Collaborate effectively and lead with impact.
- Embrace future skills to stay ahead in a changing world.
- Unlock new opportunities for growth and leadership.
Event Schedule Overview
There are 5 cohorts available, please register for the session/s that best fits your schedule:
Session 1: Employability Session i: Empowering Women for Career Success
Date: March 25th, 2026, | 12pm – 2pm
Session 2: AI Productivity and Work-life Balance
Date: April 1st, 2026, | Time: 12pm – 2pm
Session 3: AI Fluency & Digital Readiness
Date: April 8th, 2026, | Time: 12pm – 2pm
Session 4: AI Fluency & Digital Readiness
Date: April 15th, 2026, | Time: 12pm – 2pm
Session 5: Employability Session ii : Empowering Women for Career Success
Date: April 22nd, 2026 | Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cybersecurity Awareness
Hackers don’t break in, they log in. Learn how to stop them.
Join this highly interactive session where real‑world hacks are broken down into simple lessons, giving you the awareness and confidence to detect, prevent, and respond to threats in your everyday digital interactions.
This session is perfect for:
- Tech Enthusiasts curious about cybersecurity fundamentals
- Students & Graduates exploring a path into cybersecurity
- Early‑career Professionals looking to build foundational security knowledge
- Developers & IT Support Staff wanting to adopt secure‑by‑design habits
- Business Owners & Startup Founders seeking to protect their digital assets
- Anyone New to Cybersecurity and eager to understand how attackers think and operate
Virtual | Multiple sessions | Microsoft Teams
FAQ
What is Microsoft Elevate AI Skills Week?
It’s part of the Microsoft AI Nigeria Skills Initiative (AINSI), designed to equip participants with AI skills to support businesses and compete globally
Who should attend?
Business leaders, developers, students, women professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and anyone eager to upskill in AI.
What types of sessions are offered?
Live classes, hands-on workshops, hackathon challenges, networking opportunities, and specialized tracks for developers, executives, women, and cybersecurity.
Do I need prior AI or technical experience?
No. Beginner-friendly courses like AI-900 and AZ-900 require no prior experience. Advanced courses like AI-2005 are better suited for those with technical backgrounds.
Is participation free?
Yes. All courses, sessions, and certifications are fully sponsored by Microsoft.
What are the key event dates?
Cybersecurity Empowerment: March 25–April 25
Women Empowerment: March 25–27 and May 6–7
Developers: April 23–24
Hackathon: May 7
Copilot for Executives: May 4 – 5
What courses are available for developers?
AI-2005 (Generative AI with Azure OpenAI & Semantic Kernel) and AI-900 (Azure AI Fundamentals).
What will business leaders gain from Copilot for Executives?
They’ll learn how to evaluate, implement, and lead AI strategies that drive business performance—without needing coding skills.
What is included in the Women Empowerment sessions?
Training on Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Planner/To Do, and Copilot to boost productivity and collaboration.
How do I register?
Each course and session has a dedicated registration button on the landing page (e.g., Register for AI-2005, Register for AI-900, Register here for Women’s or Cybersecurity sessions).