French Polynesia is at a turning point. While digital adoption is accelerating globally, many local companies are still navigating the path to full digitalization. Simultaneously, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, presenting unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency, as well as new challenges.
Beyond Buzzwords: Practical AI for Real-World Impact
The AI Transformation & Empowerment Program is designed for professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and young talent ready to embrace AI in a practical, responsible way. Rooted in real-world needs, it focuses on applying AI to improve business efficiency, support innovation in sectors like tourism and marine resources, and shape the digital future of Polynesia.
This is more than just AI training. The program blends technical foundations—AI concepts, workflow automation, low-code tools, data analysis—with business strategy and human-centric thinking. We focus on ethics, responsible use, and frameworks like the EU AI Act to support thoughtful adoption. Participants leave with practical skills and confidence to use AI in the Polynesian context—whether to streamline operations, drive change, or build new digital ventures.
Holistic Approach
Unique blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and human-centric values
Local Context
Tailored specifically for French Polynesia's unique business landscape and opportunities
Practical Skills
Build real solutions with hands-on exercises and immediately applicable techniques
Ethical Focus
Strong emphasis on responsible AI adoption, including EU AI Act awareness
Who Will Benefit From This Program?
This program is structured to meet the distinct needs of various individuals and organizations within French Polynesia:
Employees & Teams
Gain essential AI knowledge, understand impacts on roles, overcome apprehension, and learn practical automation skills to enhance productivity and future-proof your career.
Implementation Practitioners
Equip Product Managers, Project Managers, Consultants, and technical leads with the skills to design, build, and manage AI-driven solutions, particularly workflow automation and data analysis for immediate operational value.
Strategic Leaders
Enable Executives, Department Heads, and Change Leaders to formulate AI strategies, govern implementation responsibly, and lead their organizations through AI-driven transformation, capitalizing on local opportunities.
Entrepreneurs & Job Seekers
Empower Solopreneurs, Freelancers, SMB owners, career changers, and job seekers with the tools to leverage AI for business creation, automating processes, digital presence building, and enhanced employability within the Fenua.
Recent Graduates
Provides foundational AI knowledge and crucial practical implementation skills for rapid entry into operational digital roles demanding AI proficiency.
Your Learning Pathway: Foundation + Specialization
The program features a mandatory foundational module ensuring everyone shares a common understanding of AI's potential and responsible use, followed by specialized tracks allowing you to tailor your learning journey to your specific role and goals:
Module 1: AI Fundamentals, Ethics & Responsible Use in Polynesia
Builds essential AI knowledge relevant to the local context, explains core concepts, addresses common anxieties, and establishes a strong ethical foundation, including awareness of the EU AI Act.
Focus
Building essential AI knowledge, explaining concepts, understanding local relevance, addressing fears, and establishing a strong ethical/responsible use foundation critical for the CCISM context.
Objectives
- Understand AI basics (ML, NLP, GenAI) & local potential (business, tourism, marine, restaurant)
- Address AI anxieties & discuss augmentation vs. replacement
- Grasp ethical principles & EU AI Act context
- Identify responsible AI use cases
Topics
- AI Explained (Simple Terms)
- AI in Polynesia (Opportunities/Challenges)
- Responsible AI & EU AI Act Awareness
- Understanding AI Bias
- Enriching Work, Not Just Replacing It
- Communicating Effectively About AI
Format
Interactive workshops, local case examples, Q&A, facilitated ethical discussions.
Track A: Strategic AI for Polynesian Leaders
Equips leaders to develop AI strategy, lead organizational change, govern implementation, and drive innovation within the Polynesian business environment.
Focus
Equipping leaders to develop AI strategy, lead change, govern implementation, and drive innovation within the Polynesian business environment.
Objectives
- Formulate AI vision aligned with local business goals
- Build business cases & measure ROI
- Lead AI change using proven frameworks (e.g., A.D.A.P.T. adapted)
- Foster AI-ready culture
- Manage AI governance & risk
Topics
- AI Strategy for Polynesian Industries (Tourism, Public Sector etc.)
- AI Maturity Assessment
- Leading AI Transformation
- Building AI-Ready Teams
- Governance & Risk in the AI Era
- Measuring AI Impact locally
Format
Strategic frameworks, local/global case studies, leadership simulations, roadmap development workshops.
Track B: Practical AI Implementation: Automation, Data & Web Concepts
Provides hands-on, operational skills in identifying automation opportunities, implementing AI solutions (especially workflow automation using low-code tools), performing basic AI-driven data analysis, understanding rudimentary app/web concepts, and maintaining AI cybersecurity awareness.
Focus
Providing hands-on, operational skills in identifying opportunities and implementing AI solutions, especially workflow automation, basic data analysis, and understanding digital tool creation. Directly addresses CCISM's need for "operational" graduates.
Objectives
- Analyze processes for automation potential
- Design intelligent workflows
- Utilize low-code/no-code platforms to build AI-powered automations apps/web flows
- Understand AI data analysis basics
- AI-related cybersecurity awareness
Topics
- Process Mapping for Automation
- Workflow Design with AI
- Hands-On Low-Code/No-Code AI Platform(s)
- Intro to AI for Data Analysis (Concepts & Tools Overview)
- API Basics for Integration
- Building & Testing Automations
- AI Cybersecurity Awareness (Deepfakes, Data Security, etc.)
Format
Practical labs, tool demonstrations, building functional prototypes, real-world problem-solving exercises.
Track C: AI for Local Entrepreneurs & Digital Empowerment
Empowers individuals to leverage accessible AI tools for launching/growing businesses, automating tasks, creating effective digital presences (including website concepts), and conducting market research relevant in French Polynesia.
Focus
Empowering individuals to leverage accessible AI tools for launching/growing businesses, automating tasks, and building a digital presence relevant in French Polynesia & internationally.
Objectives
- Identify AI opportunities for solopreneurs/SMBs
- Automate business/personal tasks
- Use AI for marketing/content creation
- Conceptualize/prototype AI-enhanced websites/profiles
- Leverage AI for market research/validation
Topics
- AI Toolkit for Entrepreneurs
- Automate Your Job (Admin Tasks)
- AI-Powered Marketing & Comms
- Building Your Digital Presence with AI (Website Concepts, Low-Code Tools)
- AI for Market Research
- Ethical AI for Small Business
Format
Tool demos (focus on accessible tools), project-based learning (build something practical), templates/guides for local application.
What to Expect: Your Learning Journey
This program is designed to be highly interactive, practical, and directly relevant to your context. Expect a dynamic learning environment featuring:
Engaging Live Sessions
Expert instruction, lively discussions, and direct Q&A with Kevin De Silva (delivery mode dependent).
Hands-On Practice
Practical exercises, labs, and opportunities to build functional prototypes using AI and low-code tools (especially in Tracks B & C).
Real-World Relevance
Use cases, examples, and project work specifically tailored to the opportunities and challenges within French Polynesia's key industries and business landscape.
Collaborative Learning
Opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction, sharing insights, and building a valuable professional network within the local AI community.
Expert Guidance
Benefit directly from Kevin De Silva's extensive international experience blended with a focus on practical application.
Flexible Formats
Options designed to accommodate busy professionals, recent graduates, and organizational training needs.
Flexible Delivery Options
Choose the format that best fits your needs:
Why Choose This Program? The Value-Driven Difference
This program stands apart through its unique approach and expert leadership:
Holistic AI Perspective
We uniquely blend AI strategy, practical low-code implementation, data analysis, web concepts, and the crucial organizational and human factors essential for real-world success.
Local Contextualization
The curriculum directly addresses the specific needs, digitalization stage, and innovation opportunities within the French Polynesian digital landscape.
Responsible AI Focus
We embed a strong emphasis on ethics, prevention, and navigating regulations like the EU AI Act, ensuring you deploy AI thoughtfully.
Empowerment & Practical Skills
You gain immediately applicable skills, particularly in workflow automation and leveraging AI for entrepreneurship, designed for operational impact.
Expert Instruction
Led by Kevin De Silva, who combines extensive german & international corporate transformation experience with hands-on AI application, product development expertise, and a proven passion for teaching and enabling potential.
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