Business Implications of AI: A Nano-course (Coursera)

Offered by EIT Digital,
Business Implications of AI: A Nano-course (Coursera)

In this course you will learn what Artificial Intelligence is, from a leaders point of view. How shall we, as leaders, understand it from a corporate strategy point of view? What is it and how can it be used? What are the crucial strategic decisions we have to make, and how to make them? What consequences can we expect if we decide on doing AI-projects and what kind of competences do we need? Where shall we start, and what could be a good second as well as third step? What implications for the organization can we expect? These are the questions answered in this course.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1: Me, myself and AI - Or, is it about You and Your business? Welcome to this "Nano-course" on The Business Implications of AI. It is an overview on this topic.
WEEK 2: Heads up
WEEK 3: One step back, before stepping forward again
WEEK 4: Heading on

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