AI for Leaders from edX

Research from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Mckinsey shows that AI will increasingly disrupt what we do, who does it and how all work is done – e.g. humans versus machines. On the positive side, AI is expected to add significant growth and value to the world’s economy for the companies and countries that get it. As such, it is more important than ever that all leaders, managers, executives and board members develop their AI skills to compete and prosper in the AI world.

However, most leaders, executives and board members lack the necessary AI education, skills, strategies and tactics to create AI-powered business models with platform and network effects. Further, they don’t understand how AI will impact their customers, employees, investors, operations and product/service offerings.

WHATTO EXPECT

AI for Leaders features a series of lessons with video lectures, real world case studies, and hands on practice sessions that will help you learn the skills you need to advance your company and career. In addition, you will learn how to leverage today’s AI capabilities to improve your organization’s:

a). Customer offerings and interactions, b). Employee engagement and capabilities, c). Operations,d). Competitive positioning, and e). The 7 attributes of AI centered leadership.

Finally, our program provides 5 clear steps, which we call PIVOT - that help you and your organization build today’s modern business model – along with a capstone project focused on how you build your own AI powered (autonomous) business model.

WHAT THIS COURSE CONTAINS

To ensure your success as a leader in the AI world, this course contains:

40+ videos
Lectures from renowned faculty and business practitioners
Real-world case studies
25+ exercises
Preeminent articles from world class publications including HBR, Forbes and MITSMR

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

All leaders, board members, executives and team leaders at all types of organizations and at all levels should take this course. Further if you are looking to rise to a new role in your company, this course will arm you with the tools and techniques you need to drive your career and organization into the world of AI powered platforms and join companies like, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Uber and Airbnb who are at the forefront of this revolution.

What's inside

Learning objectives

How platform business models and ai technologies complement each other.
The characteristics of leaders that embrace ai powered platform business models.
Where to look for data and what data is valuable to your business and ai.
How you can get started and the 5 steps for success – which we call pivot.

How your organization and team can catch-up with today’s leaders.
The economics of these new technologies and business models.
The 7 attributes of ai led organizations.

How platform business models and ai technologies complement each other.
The characteristics of leaders that embrace ai powered platform business models.
Where to look for data and what data is valuable to your business and ai.
How you can get started and the 5 steps for success – which we call pivot.
How your organization and team can catch-up with today’s leaders.
The economics of these new technologies and business models.
The 7 attributes of ai led organizations.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Helps leaders develop their AI skills to compete and prosper in the AI world

Taught by Thomas Davenport, Barry Libert, and Megan Beck

Examines AI's impact on customers, employees, investors, operations, and product/service offerings

Provides hands-on practice sessions and real-world case studies

Explores the 7 attributes of AI centered leadership

Examines the economics of AI technologies and business models

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in AI for Leaders with these activities:

Compile AI Resources

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This activity will help you gather and organize the resources you need to succeed in this course.

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Create a folder on your computer for AI resources
Add bookmarks to your favorite AI websites and blogs
Follow AI experts on social media

Artificial Intelligence for Dummies

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This book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of AI concepts and applications.

View Artificial Intelligence For Dummies (For... on Amazon

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Read the book
Complete the practice exercises in the book
Discuss the book with a friend or colleague

Review AI Concepts and Algorithms

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This activity will help you refresh your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and algorithms of AI.

Browse courses on AI Algorithms

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Read a book on AI concepts and algorithms
Watch a video tutorial on AI concepts and algorithms
Take a quiz on AI concepts and algorithms

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Attend an AI Workshop

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This activity will help you learn from experts and get hands-on experience with AI technology.

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Find an AI workshop that interests you
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop and participate in the activities

AI Platform Business Model

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This activity will help you develop a deep understanding of the key components of an AI platform business model.

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Identify the key components of an AI platform business model
Develop a value proposition for your AI platform
Create a business plan for your AI platform

Contribute to an Open-Source AI Project

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This activity will help you gain hands-on experience with AI technology and contribute to the open-source community.

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Find an open-source AI project to contribute to
Read the project documentation and familiarize yourself with the codebase
Make a contribution to the project

AI Research Project

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This activity will help you develop your research skills and apply your AI knowledge to a real-world problem.

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Define the scope of your research project
Conduct a literature review on your topic
Collect data for your project
Analyze your data and develop a model
Write a research paper and present your findings

Career center

Learners who complete AI for Leaders will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist uses scientific methods to analyze data and extract meaningful insights. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be a Data Scientist, including data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.

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Machine Learning Engineer

A Machine Learning Engineer builds and maintains machine learning (ML) models. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of ML, including how to collect and prepare data, build and train ML models, and evaluate ML models.

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AI Engineer

An AI Engineer builds and maintains artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of AI, including how to collect and analyze data, build and train AI models, and deploy AI solutions.

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Strategy Consultant

A Strategy Consultant provides advice and guidance to businesses on strategic issues. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of strategy consulting, including how to analyze business environments, how to develop and implement strategies, and how to manage strategy projects.

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Technology Manager

A Technology Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of technology systems. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of technology management, including how to plan and implement technology systems, how to manage technology resources, and how to measure the effectiveness of technology systems.

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Sales Manager

A Sales Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of sales strategies. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of sales management, including how to identify and target customers, how to develop and implement sales strategies, and how to manage sales teams.

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Consultant

A Consultant provides advice and guidance to businesses on a variety of topics. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of consulting, including how to identify and define client needs, how to develop and deliver consulting solutions, and how to manage consulting projects.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of product management, including how to identify and define product requirements, how to develop and launch new products, and how to measure the success of new products.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing campaigns. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of marketing, including how to identify and define target markets, how to develop and implement marketing campaigns, and how to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes business processes and identifies opportunities for improvement. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of business analysis, including how to analyze business processes, how to identify opportunities for improvement, and how to develop and implement solutions to improve business processes.

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Venturist

A Venturist identifies and invests in early-stage companies. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of venture capital, including how to identify and evaluate investment opportunities, how to structure and negotiate investment deals, and how to manage venture capital portfolios.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of projects. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of project management, including how to plan and schedule projects, how to manage project resources, and how to track and control project progress.

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Operations Manager

An Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a business. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of operations management, including how to plan and schedule operations, how to manage inventory, and how to improve operational efficiency.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of software engineering, including how to design and implement software applications, and how to test and debug software applications.

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Financial Analyst

A Financial Analyst analyzes financial data and makes recommendations on investment decisions. This course may be useful in teaching you the basics of financial analysis, including how to analyze financial data, how to make investment recommendations, and how to manage investment portfolios.

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