Program Overview

Professional Academy Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business

The Professional Academy Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business is a comprehensive course designed to equip business professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the ever-changing landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This course is suitable for professionals working at all levels of an organization, across all industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail.

Course Overview

The course is taught with no assumption of prior knowledge and does not require technical skills like coding. It is highly interactive, featuring case studies, videos, debates, and idea-sharing. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to confidently navigate the landscape of AI, understand its applications and implications in a business context, and make informed decisions about its implementation.

Course Modules

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Explore the history, myths, capabilities, and commoditization of AI.
• Digital Transformation: Discover how organizations achieve significantly greater performance through digital transformation of their processes.
• Process Automation Technology: Examine the opportunities, challenges, and implications of AI-powered process automation systems.
• Cognitive Insight Technology: Explore the opportunities, challenges, and implications of machine learning systems.
• Cognitive Engagement Technology: Learn how natural language processing is used in different industries, geographies, and functions.
• Industry Developments: Study how Artificial Intelligence is implemented in organizations across different industries, geographies, and functions.
• Capability Strategy: Learn about the key capabilities that organizations need to build to harness the benefits of Artificial Intelligence.
• Strategy and Implementation: Develop the knowledge and perspective required to implement Artificial Intelligence and build competitive advantage.
• The People-Process-Technology Balance: Understand the importance of balance in implementing Artificial Intelligence.
• Societal and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence: Examine the societal and legal implications of Artificial Intelligence.
• Ethical Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence: Explore the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence.
• The Workforce of the Future: Discover how Artificial Intelligence will influence the development of human capital in the workforce of the future.

Assessment

The course is assessed through an Action Learning Log, submitted during the final week, which asks students to reflect on the use of AI in business and society. The report should explore and appraise the opportunities, challenges, and implications of potentially introducing or expanding the use of AI in an organization.

Benefits of a Professional Academy Diploma

UCD Professional Academy Diplomas are designed to give careers an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders, these courses teach practical, applied skills to support career and business goals. The Professional Academy is an independent, wholly-owned part of UCD, designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce.

Payment Options

Participants can secure their spot on the course with a low 30% deposit, with the remaining balance paid in two equal installments (30 and 60 days later). For full-time Bootcamp courses, a 50% deposit secures the spot, with the remaining balance due prior to the start of the course.

Student Experience

Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, with a Student Services team on hand to support participants throughout their time with the academy. All students are given access to the Student Portal, where they can see their timetable, access study materials, and manage their account.

Career Impact

This course is ideal for any professional who wants to be able to make informed and effective decisions about the opportunities and challenges presented by Artificial Intelligence. Participants will become business use case experts in the field of AI implementation and will be guided in understanding both the theory and practical capabilities and implications of Artificial Intelligence.