Thriving in the Age of AI
Course Title: Thriving in the Age of AI - 8 weeks (2 hours per week)
Overview: This course is designed to help businesses onboard their teams in the AI age by integrating AI tools and strategies that drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation. By ensuring employees are proficient in essential AI platforms and digital tools, this course equips companies to stay competitive and navigate the evolving technological landscape.
Module 1: Understanding the Role of AI in Business
Objective: Recognize the transformative role AI plays in business operations and employee workflows.
Content:
- Overview of AI advancements in business.
- Impact of AI on various industries and job roles.
- Case studies on successful AI implementation in companies.
- Aligning AI with business goals and human skill sets.
Practical Activity:
- Analyze current AI trends in your industry and identify areas where AI can be applied to streamline operations.
- Use case study examples to develop a business strategy that integrates AI tools.
Module 2: AI Integration and Opportunities in the Workplace
Objective: Equip employees with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for efficiency and innovation.
Content:
- Introduction to AI platforms: Google Cloud AI, Microsoft Azure AI.
- Overview of AI-enhanced collaboration tools: Microsoft Teams Copilot, Slack bots.
- AI-driven decision-making with Power BI and Tableau.
- Automating routine tasks with Asana, Trello, and AI workflow automation.
Practical Activity:
- Hands-on use of AI platforms and collaboration tools to solve a specific business problem.
- Develop an automation strategy for common business tasks using task management tools like Asana or Trello.
Module 3: Digital Literacy and Proficiency in AI Tools
Objective: Ensure employees are proficient in AI and digital tools critical to business success.
Content:
- Digital Literacy: Mastery of essential AI tools for data analysis, decision-making, and communication.
- Practical tools for businesses: Microsoft Teams Copilot, Power BI, Tableau, Google Cloud AI.
- Strategies to keep pace with digital transformations and evolving AI trends.
Practical Activity:
- Set up and explore the functionalities of Power BI and Tableau for data analysis.
- Develop a collaborative project using Microsoft Teams Copilot to automate workflows.
Module 4: Building an AI-Ready Workforce
Objective: Help businesses align their workforce with the AI age by fostering the necessary skills for the future.
Content:
- Identifying key skills for employees to thrive in an AI-enhanced workplace: adaptability, critical thinking, and continuous learning.
- Reskilling and upskilling: how to integrate AI into day-to-day tasks and long-term career development.
- Strategies for long-term workforce development and training programs in AI.
Practical Activity:
- Create an AI-driven professional development plan for teams, identifying key areas for reskilling and upskilling.
- Implement collaborative group exercises using AI tools for enhanced productivity and innovation.
