events - Digital Skills & Tech Insights https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog Digital Skills & Tech Insights Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:37:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 How to Learn AI in 2026: Lessons from Our Free Tra https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog/2026/08/12/how-to-learn-ai-in-2026-lessons-from-our-free-training-in-lekki/ https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog/2026/08/12/how-to-learn-ai-in-2026-lessons-from-our-free-training-in-lekki/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:20:58 +0000 https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog/?p=8631 We’re currently in the middle of the Hiltop Free Digital Skills Training (HFDST 2.0), a free, 16-day, hands-on digital and AI skills training running from August 1st to 16th at Hiltop Towers in Lekki, Lagos, in partnership with Hiltop International Christian Center. We’re now past the halfway mark, and if you’re wondering how to actually start learning AI seriously, here’s what’s stood out so far.

You Don’t Need to Understand How AI Works to Use It Well

One of the biggest blocks I see with people approaching AI is that they think they need to understand the technology deeply before they can use it. That’s not true, and it’s not how we approached the training.

Instead, we focused on practical application: agentic AI, AI for business, and how to actually put these tools to work in a business or career. You learn by using the tools on real tasks, not by studying theory first.

Learning Alongside Other Practical Skills Makes It Stick

The Lekki training didn’t teach AI in isolation. Alongside Agentic AI and AI for Business, we also covered Remote Work, Cybersecurity, App Development, and Business Branding and Promotion. That combination matters, because AI skills become far more useful when you already understand how to use them inside a real workflow, whether that’s running a remote job, protecting a business online, or promoting a brand.

If you’re learning AI on your own, don’t learn it in a vacuum. Pair it with a skill or a problem you’re actually trying to solve.

Consistency Beats Intensity

The training runs 10am to 2pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm on weekends, every single day for 16 days. That consistency is what’s making the difference. Participants who keep coming back day after day are building real ability, not just notes from one exciting session.

If you’re trying to learn AI on your own in 2026, the same principle applies. One long weekend of enthusiasm won’t get you there. Set aside a little time consistently, and practice on real tasks, not just tutorials.

The Opportunity Is Real, But You Have to Show Up for It

We built this training to be free specifically because the opportunity in AI and digital skills right now is real, and cost shouldn’t be what keeps someone out of it. Everyone coming through the Lekki training is walking away with practical, usable skills they didn’t have days earlier.

There’s Still Time to Join

The training runs through August 16th at Hiltop Towers, Lekki. If you haven’t joined yet, there are still days left, and it’s free. Reach out to us for details on how to still be part of it.

We’re also planning more trainings like this one beyond this cohort, and we’ll announce dates here on the blog and on our pages as soon as they’re confirmed. Follow our page or reach out to us directly to be added to our list.

And if you already have a business and want help applying AI, branding, or cybersecurity practices properly, rather than learning it all yourself, that’s exactly what we do at Webiit Technologies. Reach out to us and let’s talk about where to start.

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Empowering the Next Generation: Inside the One-Wee https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog/2026/06/08/empowering-the-next-generation-inside-the-one-week-intensive-digital-skills-training-in-warri/ https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog/2026/06/08/empowering-the-next-generation-inside-the-one-week-intensive-digital-skills-training-in-warri/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:07:19 +0000 https://ajayiadebayo.com/blog/2026/06/08/empowering-the-next-generation-inside-the-one-week-intensive-digital-skills-training-in-warri/ Empowering the Next Generation: Inside the One-Week Intensive Digital Skills Training in Warri

Innovation, opportunity, and empowerment recently collided in Warri as hundreds of eager learners gathered for a life-changing tech event. The One-Week Intensive Digital Skills Empowerment Training, organized by Word of Life Bible Church in partnership with Webiit Technologies, has officially wrapped up, marking a massive milestone for human capital development in Delta State.

This impactful collaboration successfully bridged the digital divide by equipping youth, professionals, and creatives with high-income, modern tech skills.

Driving a Digital Revolution in Warri

The world is moving fast, and traditional skill sets are no longer enough to sustain career growth or business expansion. Recognizing this urgent need, Word of Life Bible Church teamed up with the tech experts at Webiit Technologies to deliver a robust curriculum tailored to the demands of today’s global economy.

The intensive training spanned several core, highly sought-after technical tracks:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Vibe Coding: Demystifying modern AI tools and teaching participants how to build applications quickly using cutting-edge development workflows.

  • Web Design & Development: Equipping students with the practical knowledge to build functional, beautiful, and responsive websites from scratch.

  • Social Media Marketing Strategies (and Monetization): Turning online presence into profit by mastering digital advertising, audience growth, and content monetization.

  • Graphic Design and Branding: Teaching the fundamentals of visual communication, corporate identity, and creative design.

Why Partnerships Like This Matter

This intensive program represented more than just a standard workshop—it was a community blueprint for economic empowerment. By offering these premium digital courses within a structured, highly accessible environment, Word of Life Bible Church and Webiit Technologies actively removed the financial and structural barriers that often prevent passionate individuals from entering the tech ecosystem.

Participants didn’t just learn how to use software; they discovered how to build businesses, optimize workflows using AI, freelance globally, and solve local problems using digital tools. With the training now concluded, Warri is officially richer in tech talent, and these newly equipped creators and developers are ready to take on the digital world.

 

 

 

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