Eligibility
Eligibility criteria.
AREC programmes are open to learners across Africa and the diaspora. Use the guide below to identify the programme that best fits your current stage and ambition.
Who should enrol
Programme eligibility at a glance
Basic AI Practical Training
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence & Research literacy.
- Undergraduates
- Early-career researchers
- Curious professionals
Advanced AI Practical Training
Applied AI, quantitative & qualitative research at depth.
- Masters students
- PhD candidates
- R&D professionals
Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
A career-grade credential in AI-enabled research & innovation.
- Mid-career professionals
- Lecturers
- Policy analysts
Executive Fellowship in Applied Artificial Intelligence
For leaders shaping Africa's AI, research and innovation agenda.
- Executives
- Directors
- Founders
- Senior policy makers
AREC Certified AI Specialist (IIAR Associate Member)
Professional membership pathway of the International Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Research (IIAR).
- Researchers
- Practitioners
- AREC Diploma holders
AREC Certified AI Specialist (IIAR Fellow Member)
The highest professional distinction for contributions to AI & research in Africa.
- Senior researchers
- Distinguished practitioners
- AIIAR members
Professional Diploma in Agentic AI
Build, deploy and govern AI systems that act, reason and deliver outcomes autonomously.
- AI engineers and solution architects
- Product managers building intelligent automation
- Automation leads and tech founders
- Senior developers moving from prompts to agents
Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Content Creators and Media Experts
Produce, distribute and monetise content at scale with AI — without losing your voice.
- Content creators, YouTubers and podcasters
- Journalists, editors and media strategists
- Brand storytellers and social media managers
- Marketing professionals in creative and media roles