Professional Certification in AI for Business Leaders
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Following the success of its first run, Asia School of Business (ASB) is thrilled to bring back the Professional Certification in AI for Business Leaders, with fresh dates set for early 2025. Empower your leadership with essential AI insights – register now!
Overview
This course is designed for forward-thinking business leaders who seek to understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on the business world. You will embark on a journey through the history and evolution of AI, gaining insights into how these technologies have shaped and will continue to revolutionize various industries. We will explore the ethical considerations and societal implications of AI, ensuring you are equipped to make responsible decisions in a technology-driven future. Diving deeper, the course offers a primer on foundational AI concepts, including neural networks, convolutional neural networks, text embeddings, clustering, transformers, and large language models (LLMs). While the technical aspects are simplified for a business- oriented audience, you will gain enough understanding to effectively communicate with technical teams and leverage AI in business contexts. A significant focus will be on the application of LLMs to solve real-world business challenges. By the end of this course, you will not only have a thorough understanding of AI technologies but also possess the strategic mindset to lead AI initiatives and drive innovation in your organization. Whether you are aspiring to be a C-suite executive, an entrepreneur, or a business strategist, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the AI-augmented business landscape. The course integrates pre-recorded video lectures with interactive live sessions to provide an engaging and hands-on learning experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for non-technical beginners in AI.
Through a combination of videos, quizzes, andbcoding exercises during our live sessions, you will achieve the following:
- History and Evolution of AI
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the development and progression of AI technologies, recognizing their transformative impact on diverse industries. - 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. - 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. - Strategic AI Leadership
Cultivate a strategic mindset necessary for leading AI initiatives and fostering innovation within your organization. - 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. - 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:
- Google Colab (Python Notebook)
www.colab.new - ChatGPT (Plus recommended)
www.chatgpt.com - OpenAI Playground
platform.openai.com/playground
Class Structure
Video Learning
Before the live-sessions, you will watch short video lectures lasting 20 to 40 minutes and complete assignments to cement your understanding of the videos.
Live Sessions
The live-sessions are held in hybrid format, beginning with a review of the video lecture, and followed by a discussion of the case of the day. Live-session dates in table below
Duration
The course is delivered over 6-7 weeks, including time for learners to watch videos before the first live session.
First Live-session (half day)
- Saturday, February 8, 2025
- 9:00am - 12:15pm (Malaysia Time)
Second Live-session (half day)
- Saturday, February 22, 2025
- 9:00am - 12:15pm (Malaysia Time)
Third Live-session (full day)
- Saturday, March 8, 2025
- 9:00am - 5:00pm (Malaysia Time)
Faculty
Sanjay Sarma
CEO, President, and Dean of the Asia School of Business
Ong Shien Jin
Professor of Practice at the Asia School of Business
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Professional Certification in AI for Business Leaders
RM8,500*
*This ACE course, which is part of ASB’s accredited degree programs, is exempted from Malaysian SST
