The verdict in three sentences
In Thiès, many professionals already use ChatGPT now and then, but without a method: vague answers, texts to rewrite, client data pasted in carelessly. With a solid prompting method and a few well-chosen tools, you save 3 to 6 hours a week on emails, reports, proposals and visuals, then you can bill that know-how at 25,000 to 100,000 FCFA per service. The course Generative AI for professionals: produce more, produce better, and sell your services, taught in French, teaches this in 12 hours for 75,000 FCFA (about 115 EUR), payable with Wave or Orange Money.
What AI concretely changes in a job in Thiès
Thiès is home to accounting firms, schools and universities, industrial and agri-food SMEs, traders and a growing freelance community. All of them produce documents all week long. Generative AI does not replace the job, it cuts the time spent on first drafts and formatting.
| Task (2026 order of magnitude) | Time without AI | Time with an AI method | Estimated weekly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client emails and follow-ups | 3 h | 1 h 30 | 1 h 30 |
| Monthly report or minutes | 3 h | 1 h 30 | 1 h 30 |
| Preparing lessons or exercises | 4 h | 2 h | 2 h |
| Sales offer or proposal | 2 h | 1 h | 1 h |
| Social media visuals (5 per week) | 2 h 30 | 1 h | 1 h 30 |
| Summary table from notes | 1 h 30 | 30 min | 1 h |
Depending on your job, 3 or 4 of these tasks apply to you, hence a realistic saving of 3 to 6 hours a week.
What it costs, and how to choose your training
| Expense or option | 2026 price | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Free version of ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini | 0 FCFA | Enough to get started, usage limits |
| Paid AI subscription | 12,000 to 14,000 FCFA per month | Worth it if you bill services |
| YouTube tutorials | 0 FCFA | Tools keep changing, little method |
| In-person AI workshop in Dakar | 50,000 to 150,000 FCFA + travel | One day, little follow-up |
| International online certificate | 30,000 to 120,000 FCFA | In English, cases far from West Africa |
| Kolonell Academy, level 3 | 75,000 FCFA | 12 h, prompting method, production, no-code automation, AI offer to sell, verifiable certificate |
The course has six modules: understanding generative AI and choosing your tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Canva, voice tools), the prompting method that works, daily production of emails, offers, minutes and presentations, publishable content and visuals that respect the rules, simple no-code automation, then selling and billing AI-assisted services. Rules for protecting your clients' data are covered from the start.
It is level 3 of the Artificial intelligence track, which leads up to working as an AI consultant. The full five-level track costs 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000 FCFA.
AI-assisted services you can sell
| Service | Observed selling price (2026 order of magnitude) | Time with AI | Typical clients in Thiès |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing a company presentation page | 25,000 to 50,000 FCFA | 1 to 2 h | Traders, SMEs |
| Pack of 10 social media visuals | 30,000 to 60,000 FCFA | 2 to 3 h | Restaurants, shops |
| Formatting an activity report | 50,000 to 100,000 FCFA | 3 to 5 h | Associations, schools |
| Training or course materials | 40,000 to 80,000 FCFA | 3 to 4 h | Training centres |
| 2-hour AI workshop for a team | 75,000 to 100,000 FCFA | 3 h preparation | SMEs, firms |
Mini case study
Learn this skill with Kolonell Academy
Short, practical online courses (taught in French), graded exercises, certificate. Pay with Wave or Orange Money.
Ndèye, 29, a salaried accountant in Thiès, saves about 5 hours a week on her minutes and emails after the course. She puts those hours into a side activity: formatting activity reports for local associations at 60,000 FCFA each. With 2 reports a month, she adds 120,000 FCFA in monthly income, minus 13,000 FCFA for an AI subscription, or 107,000 FCFA net. The 75,000 FCFA course pays for itself in under a month. 2026 order of magnitude; income depends on the clients you find.
FAQ
Do I need to know how to code for this course?
No, everything uses mainstream tools and the automation shown is no-code. You do need to be comfortable with a computer and to have used an AI assistant a few times.
Is a paid subscription required?
No, the free versions are enough for the 12 hours. A subscription of 12,000 to 14,000 FCFA a month becomes worthwhile as soon as you bill 1 or 2 services a month.
Can you really sell services made with AI?
Yes, provided you sell a checked result tailored to the client, not raw text. The final module shows how to price, present and bill these services.
How do I protect my clients' data?
The course gives simple rules: anonymise names and amounts, never paste ID documents or bank details, choose the right settings. This is essential for an accountant or a teacher.
How long does it take to finish the course?
The 12 hours fit into 3 to 4 weeks at 3 to 4 hours a week. The 75,000 FCFA fee is paid with Wave or Orange Money.
Take the next step. Enroll in Generative AI for professionals: produce more, produce better, and sell your services: 12 hours, 75,000 FCFA, verifiable certificate, taught in French. Pay with Wave or Orange Money. Questions? WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
