ATU Strengthens Administrative Efficiency Through Artificial Intelligence Training for Staff
The Management of Accra Technical University has organised a two-day intensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme for administrative staff as part of efforts to strengthen digital transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency within the University’s administrative system.
The training programme, which took place on Thursday, 28th and Friday, 29th May 2026, brought together administrative staff from various departments and units of the University to build their practical knowledge and capacity in the application of Artificial Intelligence tools for administrative and institutional development.
The programme was facilitated by renowned technology and digital transformation expert, Dr. David King Boison, with support from Ms. Shanna Takrama. Participants were introduced to the Virtual Productivity Framework (VPF), an advanced AI-driven ecosystem designed to improve productivity, communication, research, administrative workflow, and digital collaboration. The training focused on innovative AI platforms within the VPF ecosystem, including Nyame Mind, Nyame Nexus, Mantix, Bio-Sankofa, Obibini, and VPF-Edu360.
Speaking during the training sessions, Dr. Boison emphasised the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence in modern institutional administration, stressing that universities must embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive, efficient, and globally relevant.
He explained that AI has become a transformative tool capable of improving decision-making, communication systems, document processing, data management, and overall workplace productivity. According to him, equipping staff with practical AI skills is essential for institutions seeking to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
A major highlight of the training programme was the practical sessions on AI prompt engineering, where participants were trained on how to become professional AI prompt engineers capable of effectively interacting with AI systems to achieve accurate, efficient, and high-quality outputs. The facilitators guided participants through hands-on demonstrations and interactive exercises on prompting, communicating effectively with AI systems, and utilising AI tools strategically for administrative tasks, research support, content generation, data analysis, and institutional communication.
Participants expressed appreciation to the University Management for organising the programme, describing the training as timely, practical, insightful, and highly beneficial. Many participants noted that the knowledge and skills acquired would significantly enhance their productivity and improve their ability to adapt to emerging technological trends within higher education administration.
The training forms part of Accra Technical University’s broader commitment to digital transformation, capacity building, and innovation-driven administration in line with global technological advancements and contemporary higher education practices.