Artificial intelligence is everywhere. LinkedIn predicts that generative AI will change 65 percent of the skill sets required for jobs by 2030. To address this rapidly changing climate, Harvard Business School Online has developed a new course to help professionals and their organizations adapt.
AI Essentials for Business is an online course that equips you with a comprehensive approach to building, leading, and operating ethical AI-powered organizations. You’ll learn about AI-based business and operating models and how to capitalize on new market opportunities.
“AI already drives your phone, online shopping, and streaming services,” says HBS Professor Karim Lakhani, co-creator of AI Business Essentials. “Because of its rapid advancement, organizations and individuals need to learn how to take advantage of AI in order to stay competitive and relevant.”
This four-week course is co-taught by Lakhani, the Dorothy and Michael Hintze Professor of Business Administration at HBS and Chair of Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute, and Marco Iansiti, the David Sarnoff Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
In AI Essentials for Business, you’ll:
- Understand the evolving AI landscape
- Discover diverse AI applications, including machine learning, predictive modeling, and generative AI
- Explore ethical AI-related challenges to implement AI responsibly and manage risks
- Develop the skills, frameworks, and tools to shape your organization’s digital transformation strategy
- Rethink your systems, processes, and roles to build an AI-powered organization
- Learn how generative AI fits in your organization
A wide range of industry leaders from global brands like Moderna, Mozilla, and Amazon will help you understand and apply course concepts through real-world examples. Before, during, and after your course, you can engage with a global network of peers and navigate this rapidly evolving field together. You can ask questions, give feedback, and share experiences and expertise to accelerate your learning, broaden your perspective, challenge your worldview, and build real connections.
Learners will also join more than 450,000 HBS Online Community members and gain exclusive access to events and other networking opportunities.
Applications are being accepted for this four-week course through June 17, 2024. The first offering will begin on June 26, 2024. For more information or to apply, visit our AI Essentials for Business page.