Module 1 - Overview
This module establishes the foundation for understanding AI in a business context.
AI Fundamentals for Business Leaders
Module Overview
This module establishes the foundation for understanding AI in a business context. You'll gain clarity on what AI is (and isn't), understand key technologies driving the AI revolution, and learn to identify potential applications in your organization.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Demystifying AI for Business
- What AI really means in a business context
- Separating AI fact from fiction
- Historical context: How we got here
- The current state of enterprise AI
- Exercise: AI Reality Check Assessment
Lesson 2: Core AI Technologies Explained
- Machine learning fundamentals
- Deep learning and neural networks
- Natural language processing
- Computer vision
- Predictive analytics
- Case Study: How Netflix Uses ML for Recommendations
Lesson 3: Data - The Fuel for AI
- Why data quality matters
- Structured vs. unstructured data
- Data collection and preparation
- The role of metadata
- Exercise: Data Readiness Audit
Lesson 4: AI Capabilities and Limitations
- What current AI can and cannot do
- Common misconceptions about AI capabilities
- Technical limitations to be aware of
- Expectations vs. reality
- Discussion: Where AI Fails and Why
Lesson 5: The AI Business Ecosystem
- Key players in the AI landscape
- Build vs. buy decisions
- AI platforms and tools overview
- Evaluating AI vendors and partners
- Resource: AI Vendor Evaluation Checklist
Module Resources
- AI Glossary for Business Leaders
- AI Readiness Self-Assessment
- Data Quality Checklist
- AI Vendor Comparison Template