the ai wave is here -learn ai with eteroa

AI with Eteroa is a free, online learning experience designed to empower Pacific communities with the skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate the AI wave —
no tech jargon, no gatekeeping, no barriers.

Module 1

What AI is and how it works: A simple, clear definition of AI.
The evolution of AI: How AI has evolved from the 1950s to today.
AI in everyday life: Real examples of how AI is already changing the world of work.

You'll Learn:

Understanding AI
Learn about how AI thinks, its history, types and where it's showing up in our daily lives —from TikTok to traffic lights.

How machines learn: Understand how AI systems learn from data.
The basics of algorithms and models: Discover how it all works.
Why machine learning matters: Explore how machine learning is powering the future of work, tech and innovation.

Module 2

You'll Learn:

Types of data AI uses: Understand structured, unstructured and semi-structured data.
Why clean data matters: Learn how collecting and cleaning data impacts AI's accuracy.
Data privacy and ethics: Explore why protecting information and building ethical AI systems is critical.

Module 3

Machine Learning Discover what makes AI intelligent through the lens of supervised and unsupervised learning, algorithms and model training.

You'll Learn:

Understanding Data
No data, no AI. This module breaks down the different types of data, how it’s collected and why ethics must be part of the process.

You'll Learn:

Types of data AI: Understand structured, unstructured and semi-structured data.
Data privacy and ethics: Explore why protecting information and building ethical AI systems is critical.
How to prompt: Learn how to optimise AI with effective prompting.

Prompting

Prompting is the superpower you didn’t know you needed. Learn how to ask the right questions to get meaningful and effective results from AI.

Module 4

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Eteroa is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, Young New Zealander of the Year 2025, NZ Hi-Tech Young Achiever 2024 and proud Samoan Software Engineer from Cannons Creek, Porirua.

As the Founder of DigiTautua and Co-Founder of Fibre Fale, she's passionate about breaking barriers and has dedicated her career to ensuring that Pacific peoples have access to the technology, skills and opportunities needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. In true form — grounded, practical and full of heart — Eteroa will walk you through the foundations of Artificial Intelligence in a way that connects and makes sense.

Forbes 30 under 30 for social impact 2023

Hi-Tech Young Achiever Award 2024

Young New Zealander of the Year Award 2025

A solid foundation in Artifical Intelligence: You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what AI is, how it works and why it’s reshaping industries around the world. From machine learning to ethical data use, you’ll build a strong base of knowledge that you can carry into future learning, projects or careers—without needing a tech background to start.
Skills to use AI tools confidently: Whether it’s ChatGPT, voice assistants, or AI-powered apps, you’ll learn how to use the tools that are transforming how we work and create. Through practical prompting skills and hands-on examples, you’ll gain the confidence to explore, experiment, and apply AI to everyday tasks, schoolwork, business or creative projects.
The knowledge to navigate tech conversations at school, work or home: You’ll be equipped with the language, examples and insight to understand and speak about AI—whether you're in a classroom, team meeting, job interview or talanoa with your community. This isn’t just about tech skills—it’s about being part of the conversations that are shaping the future.
A sense of empowerment in a space that often leaves our people behind: Too often, Pacific voices are missing from tech spaces. This Masterclass is a chance to change that. You’ll see yourself reflected in the content, gain tools to claim your space and walk away with the belief that you belong—not just as a user of technology, but as a future leader, creator and decision-maker in it.

FREE TO REGISTER

Our commitment to digital equity means this programme has no fees, no barriers and no exclusions.

This Masterclass is your invitation to step into the future and build the skills to thrive in the AI wave.

Personal login to the Fibre Fale Digital Academy online platform with lifetime access to the programme
4 easy-to-follow modules packed into just over 60 minutes of powerful learning guided by Eteroa
Join discussion boards and the Fibre Fale online community
100% Online and Self-paced — Complete the modules at your own speed and learn from your phone, tablet or laptop
Pacific-led learning — warm, relatable and values-based teaching style