Method
Flexible
Term
FALL
WINTER
Cost
$580

Skills you will gain

  • AI Strategy Development: Integrate AI technologies into business models to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
  • Opportunity Identification: Recognize and apply AI use-cases that deliver measurable business value.
  • AI Project Lifecycle Management: Understand the full implementation process from proof of concept to production deployment.
  • Ethical AI Governance: Navigate the societal, ethical, and regulatory considerations of enterprise AI initiatives.
  • Industry Trend Analysis: Separate AI hype from reality to make informed, strategic decisions across diverse markets.

Course Description


The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in industry has grown 270 percent in just four years creating huge job opportunities for the people who understand the technology as well as the developing business impact of such disruption. This course is not just for software engineers. In a hands-on, workshop-style environment, students will explore the future of AI and its potential on organizational levels.

You will focus on:

  • Understanding the business and managerial implications of AI
  • Becoming better at using AI technologies
  • Learning to successfully integrate AI into your organization.

We will start by demystifying AI with an introduction to the technology, including an overview of machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and autonomous systems. We will review definitions and buzzwords; the hype vs. reality; and the evolution of key AI technologies.

A survey of how enterprises are using AI will help you identify opportunities in your own companies. You will gain exposure to AI applications across functional areas, including:

  • The workflow of an AI project-from proof of concept to production
  • The importance of data
  • The skills needed for AI
  • A map of AI tools, infrastructure, and frameworks

 

Topics

Topics also include the economics of AI technologies and business models, as well as risks and regulatory compliance. You will explore an AI transformation playbook and learn how AI can be integrated into business functions through rich case studies and an AI-first strategy. Ethical, legal, and economic implications will be covered for business strategy and society as well as AI's impact on work and trends in the labor market.

Finally, the future of work will be discussed, its changing nature, the balance between people and machines and the training, reskilling, and retention of needed talent.

By the end of this course, you will be able to create a business roadmap for implementation of AI in your specific domain areas.

 

Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Nov. 5 - Dec. 10, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(14)
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 11-05-2025 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Feb. 18 - Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(15)
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 02-18-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-25-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-11-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-18-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

This course applies to these certificate programs:

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