A must for all business leaders! In the Business Implications of AI: A Nano-course, you will learn what Artificial Intelligence is, from a business leader's point of view.
Business Implications of AI: A Nano-course
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Business Implications of AI: A Nano-course
Instructors: Henrik Blomgren
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What you'll learn
Assess how AI can be applied across different business functions to create value and gain a competitive advantage.
Identify the critical strategic decisions leaders must make when adopting AI and understand how to approach them effectively.
Evaluate risks, opportunities, and the real business impact of AI projects.
Define where to start with AI in your organisation — and how to plan the second and third steps in a scalable, strategic way.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module explores what leaders should do the first time they meet AI. Drawing parallels to the early days of the Internet, you’ll see why the smartest approach is to start small, experiment, and learn by doing. From simple tools like chatbots to everyday AI already in your smartphone, the module shows how early, low‑cost steps help you understand the technology, gain quick wins, and discover where AI can truly create value. You’ll also learn why companies don’t need an “AI strategy” — they need a business strategy that uses AI where it delivers the greatest leverage.
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2 videos1 reading
This module shows how even simple AI tools - like chatbots - can quickly boost productivity and cut operational costs. Through a real business scenario, you’ll see how automating routine customer interactions frees up time, saves money, and creates immediate impact.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments
This module explains why AI has rapidly moved into the spotlight. You’ll explore how advances in computing power, the explosion of data, and visible breakthroughs - from AlphaGo to modern robotics - have made AI widely accessible. You’ll also learn how the AI hype cycle works and why real impact often begins after the hype settles.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments
This module explores how AI moves from simple productivity boosts to full industry disruption. You’ll learn how AI reshapes jobs, automates decision-making, challenges traditional roles - and why even leadership tasks may one day be augmented or replaced.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
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SK
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
It is really a very good course for an AI learning beginner. The course material and the presentation of mentor is incredible.
KW
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024
Great course. Very informative. Will be signing up for the extended course too.
TR
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022
This course provides managerial understanding of AI.
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