Digital Transformation Course

Course Description

Digital Transformation is fast becoming the next big business evolution as businesses are forced to turn to digital products and services to stay in contact with customers and suppliers in the midst of a pandemic. Innovation during this time has moved at lightening speed and organizations that do not transform digitally are at risk of losing to more nimble digitally savvy businesses.

The term digital transformation itself is hard to define; moreover, setting an organization on the right track towards its future is not easy or straightforward. As digital and new technologies push us as people to new frontiers and new expectations, businesses and organizations are at risk of falling behind. Organization, business and transformation leaders need a breadth of knowledge to set a strategy for transformation of their organization, covering vision setting, customer-centricity, technology, culture and leadership.. We Will also show you a few advantages of AI that don’t affect your workforce.

Understand how to use Digital Apps like ZOOM, Facebook, Twitter etc to your advantage. Get to improve your on-line skills.

This course will fundamentally positively impact your organization, company or  business in this new era.

An update to many digital transformation courses includes mastery in one or more of the Artificial intelligence or Machine Learning areas. Take a look at these free introductory courses to AI and Machine learning offered by Google and Amazon.

Module/Course list

Creating a digital Business Brand

If your business is not online now, you need to get online fast. Learnm what companies and customers have come to expect from a brand in a digital economy, what it takes to build one and where to start.

Customer centricity

Your customers have become more familiar with the internet, the tools that are available to them, comparison shopping and use a host of other technologies to function. Learn what technology and platforms are available to them and to you to engage with them as they expect to be engaged with.

Creating an enabling environment

It is every aspect of your business that needs to be transformed, from interacting with staff members to interacting with customers and suppliers. Many have already learnt that their future business is not what they had percieved 2 years ago. Prepare to make the change and meet the challenges along the way.

Designing for the future

What digital transformation looks like in South Africa.

Digital transformation has the ability to improve South Africa’s economic growth and global competitiveness by leveraging technology to innovate, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities providing the fast paced progress is not hindered by red tape, access to funding for growth and general willingness to give technology a chance to transform even the most rural population.

Economic Growth and Innovation

Entrepreneurs are the future job creators and by driving low cost access to digital platforms can lower entry barriers for startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs can reach a global market, attract international investments, and create jobs. South African’s are known as innovators around the World with many Successful South Africans having made their mark on Global markets.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from digital tools that streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer engagement, driving economic growth at the grassroots level. We have a large unbanked portion of of the economy which are crying out for opportunities to improve their lives and the lives of their families.

Youth unemployment sits are almost 70% of born free’s (Those born after 1994) which is a tragedy in itself, but more to the point a wasted pool of talent that is simply waiting to be tapped into. Provide an income to those that are unemployed and the economy grows, it’s really as simple as that.

Let South Africa shine in this new World of AI and machine learning . Use the endless faith in our country and desire to improve and SA could be amongst the greatest Nations on Earth.

Some of the growth opportunities

Enhancing Infrastructure and Connectivity

Improving Internet Access is the first and most important barrier which needs to be lifted, giving life changing information and experiences to the many millions of South Africans living in Rural and underserved areas of the Country, creating a bridge to the digital divide and enabling more people to participate in the digital economy. There is constant talk about the “haves and have nots”, the wage disparity which grows as technology changes. There is one clear thing we all need to take into account, connectivity improves lives.

Digital Education platforms that are provided free of charge by Big tech are essential to help drive an educated South Africa. Google and Amazon provide some excellent tools and introductory courses that will help shape the course of South Africa’s digital transformation if we give access to the content for free al close to nothing. By Integrating digital tools in education we can improve learning outcomes, making the workforce more skilled and adaptable to technological advancements.

Upskilling and Reskilling is an essential for real digital transformation. Ensuring workers remain relevant in a rapidly changing job market is of the essence for South African students and employees. Never before have we seen the pace of change move at this pace. Stay relevant or your chances of staying employed are diminishing by the day.

Agriculture and Rural Development have seen extreme innovation using AI and machine learning models. Many very exciting innovations in crop management, adapting crops to environments and growing in controlled environments are being made every day. These include a surge in indoor farming with some nations like the Netherlands being net exporters of agricultural items through their innovative approach to growing using Technology.

Precision Farming is an area where Soputh Africa has the ability to flourish. South African farmers are amongst tghe most resilient and innovative people in the industry and make a significant contribution to World agriculture. Digital technologies like AI and IoT can revolutionize agriculture by optimizing resource use, improving crop yields, and reducing environmental impact.