AI foundations for business professionals

🌟 Unlock the Power of AI in Your Business with "AI Foundations for Business Professionals" 🌟

Course Description:

Embark on a journey through the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science without writing a single line of code. This course is meticulously designed for business professionals, marketers, managers, and executives who aim to understand how these technologies can transform decision-making processes, strategies, and operations within their organizations.

What You'll Learn:

Module 1: Demystifying AI 🧐

• Lecture 1: Unpack the various definitions of AI, understand its objectives, and explore why it sparks both excitement and skepticism in the business world.
• Lecture 2: Introduce prediction engines and explore the basics of machine learning – your gateway to understanding how AI systems learn from data.
• Lecture 3: Dispelling myths about AI and setting realistic expectations for what these technologies can achieve.

Module 2: Building a Prediction Engine 🔧

• Lecture 4: Dive into the anatomy of AI – inputs, the model itself, and outputs.
• Lecture 5: Compare different approaches to building prediction engines through a gentle introduction. Plus, a hands-on example with a jacket sales prediction engine.
• Lecture 6: Weigh the pros and cons of human-crafted rules versus machine learning for automation tasks.

Module 3: New Capabilities... and Limitations 📈

• Lecture 7: Discover how AI can automate an ever-growing range of tasks, enhance decision-making with new insights, and offer granular personalization at an affordable price.
• Lecture 8: Acknowledge the limitations of current AI applications and understand what they can't do well.

Module 4: From Data to 'Intelligence' 📊

• Lecture 9: Learn what constitutes data, the difference between structured and unstructured data, and how ML unlocks new insights across various data types.
• Lecture 10: Understand the practical applications of AI, including how it can make predictions and provide automated instructions, and when to trust a machine's decisions.

Module 5: Machine Learning Approaches 🧠

• Lecture 11: Get familiar with three fundamental definitions in ML that set the stage for understanding its applications.
• Lecture 12: Break down what an algorithm is, differentiate traditional algorithms from ML ones, and understand the role of a model in machine learning.
• Lecture 13: Explore various machine learning approaches, including supervised, unsupervised learning, and touch on neural networks and deep learning.

Module 6: Risks and Consequences ✊

• Lecture 17: Learn how data is at the heart of AI systems and why it's similar to oil in its importance.
• Lecture 18: Get an insider's view of the anatomy of an AI project, the mission of a data scientist, and the critical role of domain expertise.

Module 7: The Importance of Domain Expertise 🔑

• Lecture 19: Identify the skills gap in AI projects and understand how you can bridge it by marrying technical skills with your own domain expertise.
• Lecture 20: Discover what you know as a professional that data scientists might not and learn how to leverage your knowledge for AI initiatives.

Bonus Module: From Observer to Contributor 🚀

• Lecture 21: Transition from being an observer of AI trends to actively contributing to AI projects within your organization, leveraging your unique insights and skills.

Why Enroll?

• Comprehensive Coverage: This course offers a holistic view of AI, ML, and Data Science, tailored for professionals who are not developers.
• Real-World Relevance: Learn how to apply AI concepts directly to your business problems and strategies.
• Expert Insights: Gain knowledge from an experienced educator who brings the subject to life with practical examples and real-world applications.
• Empowerment: Equip yourself with the tools and understanding necessary to confidently engage in AI discussions and projects within your industry.

Join us on this transformative learning journey and become a leader who can harness the full potential of AI in your business endeavors. 🚀💡