GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact
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GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact
This course is part of AI-Powered Business Analysis: Excel, KPIs & GenAI Specialization
Instructors: Kelley O'Connell
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Identify the key concepts and benefits of using AI in the Healthcare Industry.
Illustrate and explain the use of AI in the Finance Industry.
Examine and evaluate the use of AI in the Manufacturing Industry.
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven its value across industries. As learners explore the world of AI, they need to familiarize themselves with the myriad of possibilities available for leveraging AI to get faster results, better outcomes, and improved efficiencies. Most AI applications generally considered, involve marketing and retail. However, AI has expanded far beyond meeting and exceeding customer expectations. There are current AI use cases around the world; for learners to understand and prepare for the future, they need to know how AI is being used beyond retail spaces.
Main Outcome and Takeaways: After defining GenAI, learners will explore AI applications in specific industries. Learners will examine three separate industries where AI has had significant impact already. We will compare use cases in each Industry so learners can utilize the technology immediately and gain its benefits. Explore AI in the Healthcare Industry so learners have context regarding the application of AI in Healthcare and understand its potential in the future. Illustrate AI in the Finance Industry so learners can discern the value of AI in this Industry and be able to leverage its benefits both personally and professionally. Examine various implementations of AI in the Manufacturing Industry so learners are aware of current uses and recognize they already benefit from AI that reaches them from this space.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has proven its value across industries. As learners explore the world of AI, they need to familiarize themselves with the myriad of possibilities available for leveraging AI to get faster results, better outcomes, and improved efficiencies. Most AI applications generally considered, involve marketing and retail. However, AI has expanded far beyond meeting and exceeding customer expectations. There are current AI use cases around the world; for learners to understand and prepare for the future, they need to know how AI is being used beyond retail spaces.
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11 videos5 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab
11 videosβ’Total 42 minutes
- Introduction and Welcomeβ’2 minutes
- Overview of General AI and Introduction to the Healthcare Industryβ’3 minutes
- Case Studies of AI in Healthcareβ’3 minutes
- Challenges of AI in Healthcareβ’5 minutes
- Overview of the Finance Industry β’3 minutes
- Case Studies of AI in the Finance Industry β’4 minutes
- Considerations for AI in the Finance Industry β’5 minutes
- Overview of the Manufacturing Industry β’3 minutes
- Case Studies of AI in the Manufacturing Industry β’6 minutes
- Considerations for AI in the Manufacturing Industry β’5 minutes
- Recap & Conclusionβ’1 minute
5 readingsβ’Total 22 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcareβ’5 minutes
- [Optional] The Generative AI Lab Playgroundβ’2 minutes
- AI in Banking: Incremental Game-Changerβ’5 minutes
- AI's Impact on the Manufacturing Industry: A Brief Overviewβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 20 minutes
- Final Assessmentβ’20 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 60 minutes
- [Optional] Access Your GPT GenAI Playgroundβ’60 minutes
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This lesson helps me in understanding GEN AI in many fields.
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