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AI Leadership Certification for Business Professionals Course

 

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This course has not yet been approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Please contact us for an update on when the class will be available in New Hampshire.

Overview

This certification program provides business leaders and professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, lead, and implement AI and Generative AI initiatives within their organizations. Participants will gain a strategic view of AI technologies, explore responsible and ethical adoption practices, and learn practical techniques to guide AI projects from concept to execution. Through real-world case studies and leadership-focused frameworks, attendees will be prepared to champion AI transformation efforts and position their organizations for long-term success in an AI-driven world.

Note: This course meets once a week over four consecutive weeks, with each session lasting two hours.

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Target Student

This course is designed for executives, managers, and business professionals responsible for strategic decision-making and organizational change. Ideal for those seeking to understand AI’s potential, guide responsible adoption, and lead cross-functional teams in AI initiatives. No technical background is required, though familiarity with general business and technology concepts is helpful.

Prerequisites

No prior AI or programming experience is required. Basic understanding of business processes and organizational leadership is recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to AI and Generative AI Leadership

  • Defining Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning, and Generative AI
  • How Generative AI differs from traditional AI and why it matters now
  • The business case: how AI is driving change and creating opportunities
  • The evolving role of leaders in the AI era

AI and Generative AI Foundations for Leaders

  • Core AI and GenAI concepts: foundation models, large language models, and modalities (text, image, audio, etc.)
  • The machine learning lifecycle: data, training, deployment, and management
  • Understanding data types: structured vs. unstructured, labeled vs. unlabeled, and their business implications
  • Choosing the right models for business needs and impact
  • Layers of the GenAI landscape: infrastructure, platforms, agents, and applications
  • Real-world use cases across industries

Responsible, Secure, and Ethical AI

  • Responsible AI principles: fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability
  • Security and governance considerations in AI adoption
  • Risk management and building trust in AI solutions

Techniques to Improve Model Output

  • Introduction to prompt engineering and its importance in practical AI use
  • Grounding and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): connecting AI outputs to real-world information
  • The human-in-the-loop approach: balancing automation and oversight
  • Model settings and continuous improvement in AI applications

Business Applications and Use Cases

  • Identifying and prioritizing high-impact AI use cases for your organization
  • Mapping Generative AI capabilities to business functions and goals
  • Case studies and lessons learned from successful AI implementations

Building and Leading AI Teams and Initiatives

  • Strategies for leading AI-driven change and digital transformation
  • Building and enabling cross-functional AI teams
  • The AI project lifecycle: from vision to value measurement
  • Leadership best practices and common pitfalls in AI adoption

Future Trends and the Evolving AI Landscape

  • The pace of AI innovation and what it means for business leaders
  • Preparing your organization for ongoing change and disruption
  • Ethical frontiers and the future of AI in society

 

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