Micro-Credential in AI for Business Leaders

Through a combination of videos, quizzes, andbcoding exercises during our live sessions, you will achieve the following:

1. History and Evolution of AI
   Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the development and progression of AI technologies, recognizing their transformative impact on diverse industries.
2. Foundational AI Concepts
   Attain insights into core AI principles, including neural networks, convolutional neural networks, text embeddings, clustering, and large language models (LLMs), tailored specifically for a business-oriented audience.
3. Practical AI Applications
   Master the application of AI concepts to address and solve real-world business challenges effectively, including developing custom GPT models tailored to specific business problems.
4. Strategic AI Leadership
   Cultivate a strategic mindset necessary for leading AI initiatives and fostering innovation within your organization.
5. Ethics and Societal Implications
   Delve into the ethical considerations and societal ramifications of AI, equipping yourself to make responsible and informed decisions in a technology-driven landscape.
6. Communication with Technical Teams
   Develop the capability to articulate AI concepts and requirements effectively, ensuring clear and productive communication with technical teams.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of different AI models for solving real-world business problems.

• Analyze the ethical considerations and societal implications of AI technologies in various business contexts.

• Adapt an AI-based solution to optimize a business process.
  

• Business leaders and executives seeking to understand and leverage AI for strategic decision-making.
• Entrepreneurs aiming to incorporate AI technologies into their business models.
• Aspiring C-suite executives who want to lead AI-driven initiatives.
• Professionals in non-technical roles who need to effectively communicate with technical teams.
• Individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of AI and its applications in the business world.
• Business strategists looking to drive innovation and competitive advantage through AI.

*Those in Klang Valley are highly encouraged to participate in the live-sessions (hackathons) fully in person.

No technical background is required; however, it would be good for participants to have basic familiarity with Python. For beginners, we recommend that you watch introductory Python videos on YouTube.

We will be using the following software for our course. Most are available for free, though some, like ChatGPT Plus, require a subscription:

1. Google Colab (Python Notebook)
   www.colab.new
2. ChatGPT (Plus recommended)
   www.chatgpt.com
3. OpenAI Playground
   platform.openai.com/playground