ChatGPT for Business – Practical Workplace Application College Africa Group launches structured one-day programme for professionals
Written by: Arnold Muscat Save to Instapaper
Durban, February 27, 2026 - College Africa Group (CAG), a MICT SETA-accredited corporate training provider, has introduced its ChatGPT for Business – Practical Workplace Application programme, a hands-on course designed to help professionals use ChatGPT effectively and responsibly in everyday work.
As organisations across South Africa explore artificial intelligence tools, many teams are discovering that results depend heavily on how the technology is used.
The new programme focuses on prompt discipline, output quality, and practical Microsoft 365 workplace application to ensure employees gain real productivity benefits without over-reliance on AI output.
Unlike hype-driven introductions, the course emphasises a core principle: AI produces language — not truth.
Delegates learn how to validate outputs, structure requests properly, and apply human oversight in business environments.
The programme uses structured, generic cross-industry business examples and does not review client documents or internal workflows.
Organisations requiring deeper alignment can engage College Africa Group separately for a dedicated implementation workshop.
Governance, policy, and POPIA compliance are addressed in CAG’s complementary AI in the Workplace programme.
What Delegates Will LearnBy the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand what ChatGPT can and cannot do in a business environment
- Write structured, high-quality prompts
- Improve and refine AI-generated output
- Apply ChatGPT to common Microsoft 365 workplace tasks
- Develop responsible daily usage habits Course ContentThe one-day programme covers:
ChatGPT in a Business ContextPractical explanation of how ChatGPT works, including strengths, limitations, and the importance of human validation.
Prompting FoundationsHow to structure role, task, context, and output format to produce reliable results.
Practical Prompt FrameworksReusable prompt techniques for rewriting, summarising, improving content, and building personal prompt libraries.
Core Business ApplicationsHands-on use cases across Outlook, Word, meeting management, HR documentation, and administrative workflows.
ChatGPT Supporting Excel WorkflowsUsing AI to explain formulas, translate business rules, and troubleshoot calculation logic.
Improving Output QualityIterative prompting, refinement techniques, and effective follow-up instructions.
Common Business MistakesHow to avoid over-trusting AI, vague instructions, and poor validation practices.
Embedding ChatGPT into the WorkdayPractical habits for daily productivity and knowing when to escalate to formal AI governance training.
Course FormatOne full day (±6 hours excluding breaks)In-person or live virtual deliveryHands-on and exercise-drivenSuitable for cross-industry business teamsLearn MoreOrganisations interested in responsible AI adoption can explore AI in the Workplace training at:👉 https://collegeafricagroup.com/ai-in-the-workplace-training/
Get new press articles by email
We SETA accredited, BEE Level 2 & offer classroom on-site & virtual Microsoft Office, MS Project & other training to many corporate and professionals across South Africa. Due to COVID-19 we no longer have permanent offices, but hire, onsite or virtual training is offered
Latest from
- AI Skills Gap in South African Workplaces Is Slowing Real Productivity Gains
- Responsible AI Training Helps South African Organisations Use AI Without Increasing Risk
- AI in the Workplace Training Supports Responsible AI Governance in South Africa
- AI in the Workplace Training Helps South African Organisations Adopt AI Responsibly
- Why AI Outputs Still Require Human Accountability in South African Workplaces
- South African Companies Shift from AI Curiosity to Governed Workplace Adoption
- South African Businesses Urgently Expanding AI Skills as Pressure Grows on HR, Finance and Operations Teams
- Why South African Companies Are Rethinking How AI Is Used in the Workplace
- Is the AI Hype Real? Why HR Teams Are Struggling to Keep Up
- AI for HR - Five Essential Skills South African Teams Need to Build Now
- AI Productivity Tools in South Africa – Unlock Faster, Smarter Workflows
- Essential AI skills for South African employees
- Soar & Enroll on a Cutting-Edge Magic MS Excel Course Today
- Professional MS Excel Courses in South Africa
- Transforming Your Business with Microsoft Excel Consulting
The Pulse Latest Articles
- Celebrating 125 Years Of Hansgrohe: Setting The Beat Of Water Since 1901 (February 25, 2026)
- Celebrate Pokémon Day At Toys R Us Menlyn On 28 Feb (February 25, 2026)
- The Great Generational Handover: Why South Africa’s Middle Managers Are The Hinge Of 2026 (February 23, 2026)
- Jennifer Hadley Photography Announces A Curated 2026 Katmai Bear Photography Season (February 18, 2026)
- Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Lot – The In-between Drink (February 17, 2026)