TLDR: Manorama Horizon, in collaboration with Manorama Online, is set to host an exclusive two-day offline masterclass in Kochi on September 27 and 28, 2025. The program is specifically designed for mid-career professionals and business owners, aiming to equip them with practical knowledge and application of various AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Jasper, and Canva AI to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and drive business growth. Experts from Digital University Kerala will lead the sessions.
Kochi, Kerala – Recognizing the growing need for businesses and professionals to effectively leverage artificial intelligence, Manorama Horizon, in association with Manorama Online, has announced an exclusive two-day offline masterclass titled ‘AI tools for mid-career professionals, biz owners’. Scheduled for September 27 and 28, 2025, the intensive workshop will take place at the Malayala Manorama Kochi office.
The masterclass is meticulously crafted to address the current vacuum where many businesses, despite the availability of advanced AI tools, struggle with repetitive and generative tasks due to a lack of proper understanding and application of AI models. The program aims to empower mid-career professionals and business owners across various sectors to harness the transformative power of AI for real-world business growth and innovation.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of a wide array of AI tools, including popular generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Jasper, and Canva AI. Beyond these, the curriculum will also delve into specialized tools such as Excel Copilot and MonkeyLearn for data analysis, and productivity enhancers like Slack AI, Notion AI, and Zapier. The sessions are designed to provide practical insights into automating repetitive tasks using no-code AI, enabling businesses, particularly startups, to save time, reduce operational costs, and reallocate human resources to core business functions.
Key areas of focus will include efficient content generation, streamlined report writing, and professional presentation creation using AI tools. Furthermore, the workshop will introduce modern tools capable of extensive data analytics and visualization, crucial for boosting business operations and making informed decisions. A significant portion of the second day will be dedicated to the ethical usage of AI, discussing potential issues such as hallucinations and emphasizing AI safety to promote responsible deployment of these technologies.
The masterclass is tailored for professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse domains, including Marketing & Digital Strategy, Human Resources & People Operations, Business Strategy & Development, Product Management & Customer Experience, and Sales, Support & Client Success. Business owners looking to optimize leads, revenue, and customer insights with AI will find immense value in the program.
The expert faculty leading the workshop includes Prof. Alex James, Professor of AI Hardware at the Digital University Kerala, alongside Anitha Gopi and Aleena Kabeer, both PhD scholars and researchers from the School of Electronic Systems and Automation, Digital University Kerala. Their collective expertise promises an enriching interactive learning experience.
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To enhance practical application, the workshop will feature a unique group challenge where participants will be tasked with developing and presenting a GenAI-powered business solution. The program concludes with the distribution of certificates, and an early bird registration fee of Rs 8,000 is available, with the standard course fee set at Rs 10,000. This masterclass offers a valuable platform for networking with peers, fostering collaboration, and driving professional and business growth in the AI-driven era.
