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A live 4-week certificate course with Dr. Hiran Amarasekera. Start with basic prompting. Finish by building agents and automations that do real work for you.

Course 8 is enrolling now

Dates
Sundays 15, 22, 29 Nov and 6 Dec 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Sri Lanka time
Venue
Sakya Academy, Nugegoda
Fee
Rs. 20,000 (USD 65 from overseas)
Format
In person or live on Zoom. Recordings for 2 months.

Starts Sunday 15 November 2026

How to enrol WhatsApp Palitha

Every class starts at

  • 9:00 AM Sri Lanka
  • 7:30 AM Dubai and Oman
  • 3:30 AM London
  • 2:30 PM Sydney
  • 10:30 PM New York (Saturday night)
Dr. Hiran Amarasekera

Dr. Hiran Amarasekera

Senior Professor at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, AI trainer and content creator at AI Skills Hub

I have trained professionals, students and organisations across Sri Lanka and Asia, from managers to senior leaders. Every session is taught live, with hands-on practice, not pre-recorded lectures. You leave with skills you can use at work the next morning.

  • Live sessions

    Four Sunday classes with an experienced educator, in person or on Zoom.

  • 30+ tools

    ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, NotebookLM, n8n and more.

  • Real projects

    Hands-on assignments that become work you can show.

  • Community

    Classmates who keep learning together after the course.

  • Certificate

    A Certifier credential you can share on LinkedIn.

What you will learn

Four Sundays, 14 hours, 30+ tools. All prompts, templates and slides are provided.

15Nov Week 1: AI FoundationsClimb levels 1 to 3
  • How AI really works: ChatGPT, Claude, Google and Perplexity compared
  • Which tool to use for which task
  • Spotting AI hallucinations and avoiding them
  • Data privacy: what you should never put into a cloud AI
  • RAC-Q prompting framework, the technique fewer than 1% of people use
  • Few-shot prompting, chain prompting and chain of thought
  • Custom Instructions, Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems
  • NotebookLM: a first look

Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Perplexity, NotebookLM

22Nov Week 2: Content CreationClimb level 4
  • AI writing: reports, emails, proposals, memos and concept notes
  • Sinhala and English bilingual content
  • NotebookLM deep dive: talk to your own documents
  • Perplexity: research with citations from the web
  • Reasoning modes: Claude Extended Thinking, ChatGPT o3, DeepSeek R1
  • AI image generation: Gemini Imagen 4 and ChatGPT
  • AI presentations: Gamma AI and Napkin AI
  • AI video creation: Veo 3, HeyGen and Invideo AI

Tools: NotebookLM, Perplexity, Gamma AI, Napkin AI, Veo 3, HeyGen, Invideo AI

29Nov Week 3: Productivity and BusinessClimb levels 5 to 8
  • Claude Projects: a personal AI assistant that knows your work
  • Claude Artifacts: interactive dashboards and reports
  • Claude Cowork: AI that reads your files, drafts emails and builds reports
  • Connect Google Drive, Gmail and Calendar to AI
  • AI data analysis: upload a spreadsheet, get insights and charts
  • Gemini in Google Sheets: formulas and analysis in plain English
  • Meeting minutes: record, transcribe and generate minutes automatically
  • Workflow optimisation and agentic browsers

Tools: Claude Projects, Claude Cowork, ChatGPT Data Analyst, Gemini Sheets, Otter.ai, Fireflies

6Dec Week 4: AI Agents and FutureClimb levels 8 to 10
  • From chatbot to automation to agent: what each one can do
  • Agent platforms: Manus, ChatGPT Operator, Gemini Agents, Claude Computer Use
  • Hands-on: plan an agent playbook for one real task from your own work
  • The trust ladder and 7 rules for supervising AI agents safely
  • n8n visual automation (open source, no coding): build one live
  • Zapier with AI: connect your apps automatically
  • Local AI: run models offline with LM Studio and Ollama
  • AI for academic and professional research
  • AI safety, ethics and the Sri Lanka context
  • How to keep learning after the course

Tools: Manus, ChatGPT Operator, n8n, Zapier, LM Studio, Ollama, Consensus, Elicit, SciSpace

Take-home pack: the Agent Workflows and Playbooks Pack, with a one-page template to plan every agent or automation you build.

Certificate of completion

Complete the quizzes and assignments to earn a Certifier certificate you can share on your LinkedIn profile.

  • Download slides, lecture summaries and demo files
  • Video recordings for two months after the course
  • All prompts and templates included
  • Lifetime access to the student community
  • 30+ tools covered across 4 weeks
View a sample certificate

Certificate in

Future-Ready AI Skills

Issued by AI Skills Hub

Dr. Hiran Amarasekera, Sakya Academy

From our community

“The practical approach changed how I use AI at work. Worth every rupee!”

Participant from Australia, Marketing Manager

“Finally, a trainer who makes complex AI concepts accessible and fun.”

Participant from the UK, Graduate Student

“Dr. Hiran makes sure everyone learns, no matter your background.”

Participant from Sri Lanka, Entrepreneur

Seven cohorts done. Course 8 is next.

  • Cohort 1 completed
  • Cohort 2 completed
  • Cohort 3 completed
  • Cohort 4 completed
  • Cohort 5 completed
  • Cohort 6 completed
  • Cohort 7 completed
  • Course 8, enrolling now

We have trained 300+ professionals in Sri Lanka and globally. Earlier cohorts met at Segies Campus and Sakya Academy, Nugegoda. Cohort 7 ran from 20 September to 11 October 2026.

Questions people ask

Cannot find your answer? WhatsApp Palitha on +94 703 666 333.

When does the next course start?

Course 8 starts on Sunday 15 November 2026 at Sakya Academy, Nugegoda. Classes are on 15, 22 and 29 Nov and 6 Dec, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. See how to enrol.

How much does it cost?

Rs. 20,000 (or USD 65 from overseas). One payment covers all 4 weeks, 14 hours of training, downloadable slides, lecture summaries and demo files, plus 2 months of video recording access.

Do I need prior AI experience?

No. The course starts from complete foundations and builds step by step to agents and automation. It suits beginners and working professionals alike.

What materials do I get?

You can download the slides, lecture summaries and demo files for each week. Video recordings are available for two months after the course. All prompts, templates and resources are shared during the sessions.

Is it online or in person?

Classes are in person at Sakya Academy, Nugegoda. A live Zoom option is available for remote participants. Recordings stay online for two months, so you can catch up if you miss a session.

How do I register?

Pay by bank transfer, or in cash at the Sakya office, then WhatsApp your payment slip to Palitha on +94 703 666 333. The enrol section has the bank details and what to send.

Can I still learn if I miss a session?

Yes. Every session is recorded and available for two months. You can catch up at your own pace without missing any content.

How to enrol: AI Skills Course, 8th batch

Dr. Hiran Amarasekera. Starts on 15 November 2026.

Dates
15, 22, 29 November and 6 December 2026 (Sundays)
Time
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Sri Lanka)
Fee
Rs. 20,000 / USD 65

For future details, contact or WhatsApp Palitha:

+94 703 666 333

WhatsApp Palitha

Online and recordings: bank transfer

Account holder's name: Dr Hiran Amarasekera

  • People's BankA/C: 097-2-001-9-0020786Branch: Gangodawila
  • Sampath BankA/C: 0092 5000 0496Branch: Maharagama Super

Physical participants: Sakya, Nugegoda

Visit the Sakya office to reserve your seat, or pay in cash on 15 November before the class.

Sakya: 0112 816 882

After payment, WhatsApp Palitha

+94 703 666 333

Please send your payment slip with:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Location (city, country)
  • WhatsApp number

AI training for organisations

Corporate, government, universities and communities overseas.

10,000+ people trained

We have trained professionals across Sri Lanka and globally in:

  • Prompting and tools: master ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and more
  • Prompt library: ready-to-use templates for your industry
  • AI transformation: improve workflows and processes
  • AI-assisted operations: automate and optimise business operations
  • Ethical and responsible AI: best practices for safe use

Who we have trained

Government and regulators
Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Securities and Exchange Commission, Divisional Secretaries
Corporate sector
National Chamber of Commerce, banks and finance, manufacturing, travel and tourism, diversified conglomerates
Education
Universities, students, academic institutions

Practical and actionable

Real examples, templates and tools your team can use immediately.

Customised for your needs

Sessions shaped around your industry, department and challenges.

Proven results

Teams save time, reduce costs and improve productivity with AI.

Ready to train your team?

Email your training request

Email [email protected] and tell us your company or sector, how many people will attend, and when you would like the session.

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