Discover the transformative role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing in organisations and society today and learn how this technology connects to practical business needs. You’ll learn about the implications of AI from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective and gain insights on how to integrate AI technology in a way that blends seamlessly with your organisation’s people and processes. This course is suitable for all levels of experience and does not require technical skills like coding.
COURSE LENGTH:
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- The Digital Transformation
- Process Automation Technology
- Cognitive Insight Technology
- Cognitive Engagement Technology
- Industry Developments
- Business Capability
- Strategy & Implementation
- The People-Process-Technology Balance
- Societal and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence
- Ethical Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence
- The Workforce of the Future
STUDY OPTIONS:
Part Time
12 weeks live online classes available both in the evening & morning
Full Time: 1 Week Bootcamp
5 days full time live online study (Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm)
SUMMARY:
This dynamic and practical course will introduce you to the world of Artificial Intelligence, focussing on the challenges and opportunities it poses to organisations and society. As AI becomes integrated into everyday services, an understanding of how it can be used to increase the efficiency and efficacy of business processes and outputs is valuable to professionals at any stage in their career.
Highly interactive, this course uses lots of real-world examples to break down concepts (such as digital transformation and robotic process automation) and technologies (such as machine learning and natural language processing). There are lots of opportunities to take part in break-out discussions and debates, and you will be encouraged to apply ideas to your own context and share your unique perspective.
At the end of this course, you’ll become a business use case expert in the field of implementation of Artificial Intelligence. For those who wish to take on a leadership role in driving implementation in their workplace, or even just to understand how AI will transform the nature of their work, this course will guide you in understanding both the theory and the real practical capabilities and implications of AI.
Learners taking part in this course will now have access to the EBSCO Online Library, free of charge, for the full duration of the course. Here you can browse thousands of relevant journal articles and other reliable academic and commercial texts like the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Forbes Magazine, to supplement your learning and assignments.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
With lots of discussions and real-world case studies, this course will prepare you to take on a leadership role in driving implementation in your workplace, or even just to understand how Artificial Intelligence will transform the nature of your work. You will be able to communicate fluently about the opportunities and challenges presented by this technology with individuals at every level of your organisation – including societal, ethical, legal, and governance implications.
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
This course is assessed through a case study (40%) and a final report (60%). This course is assessed through an Action Learning Log, submitted during the final week of the course that asks students to reflect on the use of AI in business and society. The report will explore and appraise the opportunities, challenges, and implications of potentially introducing or expanding the use of AI in your organisation or an organisation of your choice. It should be around 3,000 words (that’s about 5 pages of a standard Word document).
Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You’ll also be able to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your achievement to your network as well as recruiters and potential employers searching for individuals with your skills and experience.
This course is not on the National Framework of Qualifications.
LEARNER PROFILE:
This course is suitable for professionals at any level, in any function, in any industry. You do not need specific qualifications to apply, and you will not be learning technical skills such as programming. This course focuses on the knowledge and vocabulary of AI, taking a broad view of its use across industries, geographies, and functions. Learners should have a general understanding of business operations and be interested in the subject matter.
