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Introduction to Generative AI
Jumpstart your AI journey with practical tools and real-world skills. Explore how Generative AI can drive innovation, boost productivity, and reshape your work.
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Course description
This hands-on, high-impact course introduces the fundamentals of Generative AI while helping learners uncover where it can make the greatest difference in their work and industry. Built for professionals in any field, this course demystifies AI and equips learners with practical tools and strategies to increase productivity, drive innovation, and think strategically about AI integration.
Learners will explore the foundations of Generative AI, including how large language models generate content and how AI is being applied across sectors. They’ll gain direct experience with tools that generate text, support research, and enhance presentation workflows. Just as important, students will examine common roadblocks to adoption, including legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns.
This course helps learners identify where and how to use AI meaningfully in their own context. It ends with a comprehensive case study that gives learners a chance to apply their skills and showcase their insights. No prior AI experience is required.
Course outcomes
- Understand Generative AI Basics
Explain foundational concepts, including how large language models work and where Generative AI is already used across industries. - Use AI for Research and Content
Apply AI tools to conduct research, create written content, and develop polished presentations with efficiency and impact. - Identify High-Impact Use Cases
Analyze how different industries are adopting Generative AI and pinpoint practical opportunities in your own professional context. - Address Adoption Barriers
Explore key ethical and legal challenges surrounding AI adoption and develop strategies to mitigate them responsibly. - Forecast Future Trends
Examine emerging trends and begin to plan for how AI might shape future roles, workflows, and business strategies. - Build a Strategic Case Study
Synthesize course insights into a real-world case study exploring the role of Generative AI in a chosen industry or business function.
The learning experience
This course is ideal for professionals looking to better understand and apply Generative AI tools in their work. No technical background or coding experience is required. Learners should have a reliable internet connection and be comfortable using web-based tools and basic productivity software like Google or Microsoft Office. The course is fully online and asynchronous, with opportunities for peer discussion and feedback.
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"This course is for industry professionals who bring deep experience to their roles and are ready to explore how AI can amplify what they do best. Participants do not need a technical background to get started. We break down complex concepts into practical tools and show how to use them in real roles across industries. This course is about building confidence by connecting AI to the work you already know how to do."
Value
"Generative AI is reshaping how we think, communicate, and solve problems. This course bridges curiosity and capability by grounding AI in everyday workflows. You will walk away with a concrete, industry-specific case study, applying what you learn in a format that speaks directly to your work."
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