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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain core Generative AI concepts and analyze their impact on business and leadership decisions.

  • Apply prompt engineering techniques to effectively interact with AI tools for work use cases.

  • Evaluate AI opportunities and design responsible, leadership-driven AI adoption strategies.

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January 2026

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7 assignments

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This course is part of the Apply Generative AI for Leadership & Human-Centered Branding Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 2 modules in this course

By completing this course, learners will understand core Generative AI concepts, analyze its business impact, apply prompt engineering techniques, evaluate AI opportunities, and formulate leadership-driven strategies for responsible AI adoption.

This course empowers current and aspiring leaders to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI. Designed specifically for decision-makers rather than technologists, it explains how Generative AI works, why it is becoming a daily tool for work, and how it can be applied across business functions to improve productivity, innovation, and decision quality. Learners will gain hands-on exposure to prompt engineering and structured prompt patterns, enabling them to interact effectively with AI tools without needing technical expertise. What makes this course unique is its strong leadership focus combined with practical frameworks such as the A-C-H-I-E-V-E model, which helps leaders identify, prioritize, and scale AI opportunities responsibly. The course also addresses real-world limitations, risks, and ethical considerations, ensuring learners develop balanced and informed AI strategies. By the end of the course, leaders will be equipped to guide AI adoption, sponsor high-impact initiatives, and drive sustainable business value in an AI-enabled organization.

This module introduces leaders to the fundamentals of Generative AI, explaining what it is, how it works, and why it is transforming modern organizations. Learners gain a strategic understanding of AI models, real-world business applications, daily workplace impact, and key limitations, enabling informed and responsible leadership decisions.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 13 minutes
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Leadersβ€’2 minutes
  • Generative AI A Game Changerβ€’2 minutes
  • Understanding Generative AIβ€’3 minutes
  • Types of Modelsβ€’1 minute
  • Why Generative AI Will Become A Daily Tool for Workβ€’3 minutes
  • Applications of Generative AI in Businessβ€’1 minute
  • Limitations of Generative AIβ€’1 minute
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Generative AI β€” The Leadership Perspectiveβ€’10 minutes
  • How Generative AI Works & Where It Fitsβ€’10 minutes
  • Foundations of Generative AI for Leadersβ€’30 minutes

This module focuses on the practical and strategic application of Generative AI in business. Leaders learn how to use prompt engineering techniques, apply structured frameworks, identify high-value AI opportunities, and guide responsible adoption to drive measurable business outcomes.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 28 minutes
  • Prompt Engineeringβ€’3 minutes
  • Training Models Using Prompt Patternsβ€’3 minutes
  • Exercisesβ€’1 minute
  • The A-C-H-I-E-V-E Frameworkβ€’3 minutes
  • Identifying AI Opportunitiesβ€’1 minute
  • Conclusionβ€’1 minute
  • Questions and Answersβ€’15 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Prompting & Practical Skillsβ€’10 minutes
  • Strategic Frameworks for AI Adoptionβ€’10 minutes
  • Wrap-Up & Leadership Takeawaysβ€’10 minutes
  • Applying Generative AI for Business Impactβ€’30 minutes

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