Description

This course provides business leaders with a strategic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its practical business applications. Participants will learn how to develop, implement, and support AI strategies and solutions for their organizations. The course covers foundational AI concepts, strategic thinking, practical applications, and overcoming common adoption barriers. Participants will leave this course with tools to draft an AI roadmap for their organizations.

Course Content

Strategic Thinking

  • AI Personas
  • Types of AI Tech
  • Business Prompts Using Generative AI
  • AI Governance: Managing Risk and Ethics
  • Building an AI Roadmap
  • AI Projects & KPIs: Measuring Success
  • AI Readiness: Is Your Organization Prepared?

Practical Applications

  • Peer Discussion & Project Sharing

  • Resourcing Your Team for AI Initiatives

  • Case Studies: Successful AI Implementations

  • Practical AI Application in Your Business

  • AI Roadmap Development Workshop
  • Overcoming Common AI Adoption Barriers
  • Next Steps & Building Momentum

Course Impact

This course is designed for professionals seeking to understand the business applications of AI. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, it can help you explore the organizational role of AI, develop a strategic vision, and align AI projects with business objectives. Regardless of your role, this course can help you assess, support, and improve your organization’s AI readiness and adoption.

Personal Impact

  • Understand AI & Ideal Applications
  • Identify AI Opportunities
  • Enhance Your AI Skill Set
  • Optimize Workflows with AI
  • Increase Your Efficiency
  • Navigate AI Decisions
  • Advance Your Career

Organizational Impact

  • Integrate AI Into Business Operations

  • Align AI with Business Goals

  • Develop Critical AI Talent
  • Encourage AI Adoption
  • Increase Productivity
  • Drive AI-powered innovation

  • Create competitive advantages

Course Details

Course Format
In-Person

Class Dates
Sept 5 & 12

Class Time
8:30am – 4:30pm

Course Price
$1,900

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Executive Leadership Certificate

This course is a part of the Executive Leadership Certificate.

Whether you are an aspiring professional or an attentive executive, this certificate can elevate your leadership potential. The courses in this certificate are designed to provide you with the expertise, credibility, and confidence required to lead modern teams.

Course Faculty

Matthew Pecsok, MSBA

Matt Pecsok is an experienced educator and industry professional with over 25 years in information systems and Analytics. As a full-time faculty member, he teaches courses in data mining, statistics, and data engineering. Prior to academia, Matt worked as a senior software engineer in various organizations and served as the lead data scientist at the Utah Education Policy Center. He also held the role of senior technical product manager for artificial ontelligence and geospatial analytics platforms at United Healthcare/Optum. In addition to his academic and industry roles, Matt has provided consulting services in AI/ML and statistics, helping organizations leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems.

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