Participants at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Productivity and Innovation Course, held at the Holiday Inn in Suva.
The Fiji National University’s (FNU) National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) launched its inaugural five-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Productivity and Innovation Course training at the Holiday Inn in Suva today, Monday, 27 October 2025.
The course aims to offer 57 participants an in-depth exploration of both the fundamentals and frontiers of AI, including how machine learning functions and how AI can be applied in business contexts to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and spark innovation. It signifies a vital step in professional development, emphasising AI’s role as a strategic enabler for organisations seeking to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Dr Isimeli Tagicakiverata, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Pasifika & NTPC, delivers the opening remarks.
“AI is not just about robots, algorithms, or automation; it is about using data-driven intelligence to enhance human potential, make smarter decisions, and build more agile and productive organisations,” Pro Vice-Chancellor Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Pasifika & NTPC, Dr Isimeli Tagicakiverata explained.
Participants will engage in real-world case studies, group discussions, and hands-on sessions designed to foster critical thinking about AI’s transformative potential in the workplace. The programme emphasises responsible, ethical, and strategic AI use, highlighting its importance in modern organisational practices.
What makes this training particularly relevant is its focus on AI as a catalyst for productivity and innovation. In today’s competitive environment, organisations that successfully leverage AI are reimagining processes, improving customer experience, and developing new business models.
“And while technology continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the human element. AI is most powerful when paired with human judgement, ethics, and empathy. It is our role as professionals to ensure that innovation serves people — to use AI to make our organisations smarter, our processes more efficient, and our societies more inclusive and sustainable,” Dr Tagicakiverata added.
Francois Trachy, Chief Guest and co-owner of Groupe MP-Plus— a Canadian organisation, addresses the participants.
Francois Trachy, Chief Guest and co-owner of Groupe MP-Plus— a Canadian organisation specialising in professional development— highlighted the programme’s goal: To help participants turn AI into their most efficient virtual assistant.
“Over the past decade, our company has had the privilege of training more than 25,000 professionals from a wide range of industries,” Trachy stated.
“Our mission is simple yet powerful, to help professionals and organisations become the best version of themselves by boosting their productivity, creativity, and capacity for innovation through modern tools and smarter ways of working.”
Participants at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Productivity and Innovation Course, held at the Holiday Inn in Suva.
By participating in this course, attendees are not only preparing for change but are also becoming catalysts for innovation—ready to lead their organisations into a future driven by intelligence, impact, and progress.
For further information, visit the FNU website at http://www.fnu.ac.fj.
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