aisafetyhubng/apex-curriculum

AI Safety Pathway Exploratory Program (APEx) — A 4-week beginner fellowship curriculum by AI Safety Hub Nigeria. Covers AI foundations, safety pathways, career planning, and next steps. Built for African fellows. Free to use and adapt. # APEx-Curriculum- AI Safety Pathway Exploration Program (APEx) — A 4-week beginner fellowship curriculum by AI Safety Hub Nigeria. Covers AI foundations, safety pathways, career planning, and next steps. Built for African fellows. Free to use and adapt. ## What This Is APEx is a beginner-level fellowship curriculum that takes participants from zero background in AI safety to a completed Personal Pathway Plan and a shortlist of concrete next opportunities. It is written in plain language, grounded in verified sources, and designed for fellows who may be encountering AI safety for the first time — regardless of technical background. --- ## Curriculum Structure | Week | Title | Focus | |------|-------|-------| | Week 0 | Foundations | What is AI, its history, benefits, risks, and an introduction to AI safety | | Week 1 | What Is AI Safety Really? | The AI safety landscape, African governance gaps, and foundational readings | | Week 2 | The Different Pathways | Technical, governance, policy, field-building, communications, and industry | | Week 3 | From Exploration to Action | Career framework, skill audit, and the Personal Pathway Plan template | | Week 4 | Presentation and Next Steps | Plan presentations, mentorship matching, opportunities, and staying in the field | --- ## Who It's For - **Fellows** joining the APEx programme - **Facilitators** running AI safety introductory programmes in Africa - **Educators** building AI safety curricula for non-Western contexts - **Individuals** exploring AI safety independently and wanting a structured starting point No technical background is required. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to anyone with curiosity and commitment. --- ## What's Included Each week contains: - Plain-language reading guides for all assigned resources - Key concepts explained with analogies and examples - Nigeria- and Africa-specific context and discussion prompts - Verified sources with direct links - Fillable templates and self-a …