South Africa's first AI programme for high school learners

Set your future
self apart.

You will compete for jobs alongside people who know how to use AI.

There is no AI education in the South African school curriculum. Most learners arrive at university and the workplace with zero understanding of the technology that is already reshaping both. AI4Teens changes that.

Grades 10–12 Online & self-paced Certificate included No coding required

Once-off payment. No subscription. No fixed schedule. Your workbooks are yours to keep.

"You don't need to become a programmer. You need to become someone who knows how to work with AI — and right now, very few teenagers in South Africa do."

— Shaun, Founder, AI4Teens · Educator & Technologist, Johannesburg

Why this matters

The world you're entering
already runs on AI.

Banks, law firms, hospitals, agencies and schools across South Africa are using AI right now. The people who understand it have a genuine advantage — in applications, in interviews, and on the job. That can be you.

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No AI in the curriculum

CAPS does not include AI education at any level. You'll arrive at university and the workplace without a foundation — unless you build one now. AI4Teens does exactly that.

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Employers are already asking

South African hiring managers are increasingly screening for AI awareness. If you can give a specific, practical example of how you use AI, you immediately stand out from candidates who can't.

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Universities are changing

SA universities have updated academic integrity policies to address AI. If you understand it properly, you use it ethically and gain from it. If you don't, you're flying blind.

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The barrier to starting has never been lower

AI makes design, copywriting, research and customer service accessible to anyone with a phone. You don't need capital or a team to start something anymore — you need the right knowledge.

The programmes

Two levels. One clear path.

Each level is fully self-contained. Start at either one — no prerequisites, no group classes, no fixed schedule.

1
Grades 10–11
AI for School & Life
  • What AI is — and what it is not
  • How AI actually works
  • Prompting: how to talk to AI
  • AI for schoolwork — the right way
  • AI tools you should know
  • AI ethics, bias and responsibility
  • Creative AI: design, media and making things
  • Your AI Toolkit — mini-project & certificate
R 899 once-off per learner
Enrol in Level 1 →
2
Grade 12 & beyond
AI for Your Future
  • AI and your career path
  • Building a standout CV with AI
  • AI for entrepreneurs and side hustles
  • What employers actually expect
  • AI for university and further study
  • Productivity and life after school
  • Advanced prompting and AI workflows
  • Your Personal Brand Document — capstone
R 999 once-off per learner
Enrol in Level 2 →

Both levels — bundle

Grades 10–12 covered. Save R199. Everything included.

R 1 699
Save R199 vs buying separately
Enrol — Bundle →

Clicking enrol opens an email to Shaun. Payment instructions will be sent to you within a few hours. A Gmail account is required to access course videos.

How it works

Simple. Self-paced. Yours.

No live classes. No fixed timetable. Work through the lessons at your own pace, on any device, from anywhere in South Africa.

1

Enrol and pay

Once-off payment via PayFast. No subscription. No hidden fees.

2

Get your access

You'll get a welcome email within 24 hours with your Lesson 1 video link and workbook download.

3

Watch and learn

10–15 minute video lessons. Download your PDF workbook. Work at your own pace.

4

Pass the quiz

5-question quiz after each lesson. Score 3/5 and your next lesson unlocks automatically.

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Earn your certificate

Submit your final project. Shaun reviews it personally. Your certificate is issued within 24 hours.

What's included

Everything your child needs.
Nothing they don't.

Video lessons

8 pre-recorded lessons per level. 10–15 minutes each. Watch on any device, rewatch any time. No expiry.

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PDF Workbooks

One downloadable workbook per lesson. Print or fill in digitally. Yours to keep permanently.

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Lesson quizzes

5 questions after every lesson. Pass with 3/5 to unlock the next lesson automatically.

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Certificate

AI4Teens Certificate of AI Proficiency on completion. Real — shareable on LinkedIn and your CV.

About AI4Teens

Built by an educator.
For you.

I'm Shaun — an educator and technologist based in Johannesburg. I built AI4Teens because I kept seeing the same gap: learners finishing school with no practical understanding of AI, while the world they were entering had already changed around them.

Every lesson is designed for South African learners specifically — using local examples, local career contexts, and an honest acknowledgement of the South African data landscape. This isn't a US course repackaged. It was built here, for here.

I personally review every final project before a certificate is issued. That's not a process — it's a commitment to quality that scales only as far as I can maintain it properly.

Questions before you enrol?
WhatsApp me directly: 074 106 5707
Or email: shaun@ai4teens.co.za

What learners walk away with

Real skills.
Real credentials.

Not theory — practical knowledge you can use the week you finish.

  • Understanding of what AI is and how it actually works
  • Ability to write strong prompts that get great results
  • Knowledge of which AI tools to use for which tasks
  • Ethical framework for using AI responsibly
  • A personal AI toolkit they can use immediately
  • A certificate to put on your CV or LinkedIn — Level 2 includes a complete Personal Brand Document you can use immediately

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need any tech background?

No. No coding, no prior technology knowledge. If you can use a phone and a browser, you can do this course.

Which level should I start with?

Level 1 is designed for Grades 10 and 11. Level 2 is for Grade 12 and is a fully standalone programme — you don't need to do Level 1 first. The bundle covers both and is the best value.

How long does it take?

Around 2 hours of video content per level. Most learners finish a level over 2–3 weeks working at their own pace. No deadlines, no pressure.

Do I need a Gmail account?

Yes — your lesson videos are delivered via secure YouTube links that require a Google account. You almost certainly already have one. If not, it's free and takes two minutes to create.

What does the certificate look like?

A professional PDF certificate with your name, the completion date, and the level completed. Print it, share it on LinkedIn, or add it to your CV or portfolio.

Is there a live class or fixed schedule?

No. Fully self-paced. You watch pre-recorded lessons whenever you want, on whatever device you have. No live sessions, no group calls, no timetable.

What payment methods are accepted?

Payment via PayFast — supports credit and debit cards, EFT, and SnapScan. Once-off, no recurring charges.

Can I ask a question before I sign up?

Yes — WhatsApp Shaun directly on 074 106 5707 or email shaun@ai4teens.co.za. Questions are always welcome before you commit.

Ready to set yourself apart?

Start today. Your first lesson arrives within 24 hours. No subscription, ever.

Payment via PayFast · card, EFT or SnapScan · Gmail required for video access