Do I need prior experience to enroll?

No prior experience with Generative AI is required. The course is designed for beginners and professionals.

What certification will I receive?

You will earn the Generative AI for Managers & Decision-Makers Training Certificate, validating your skills in GenAI decision-making, responsible AI, business use cases, and AI rollout planning.

How does this course help in real-world scenarios?

It helps you apply Generative AI to decision-making, risk management, business use case evaluation, pilot planning, AI program rollouts, and responsible AI adoption.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Generative AI for Managers & Decision-Makers Training

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Generative AI for Managers & Decision-Makers Training

This course is part of Generative AI for Managers and Decision Makers Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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3 modules

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No prior experience required

9 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build GenAI foundations and improve decision-making quality.
Create decision briefs, risk registers, and responsible AI use cases.
Develop AI operating models and 30–60–90 day rollout plans.
Create pilot playbooks, prompt libraries, and QA checklists.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master Generative AI for managers and decision-makers with this beginner-friendly training covering GenAI fundamentals, decision-making, responsible AI, business use cases, AI operating models, and rollout strategies. Build practical skills in creating decision briefs, decision memos, risk registers, pilot playbooks, prompt libraries, and QA checklists while learning to identify high-value AI use cases and scale GenAI programs effectively.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Build GenAI foundations and improve decision-making quality - Create decision briefs, risk registers, and responsible AI use cases - Identify high-value AI use cases across business functions - Develop AI operating models and 30–60–90 day rollout plans - Select pilot workflows using structured scorecards - Create pilot playbooks, prompt libraries, and QA checklists - Apply responsible AI governance and manage decision risks - Support effective GenAI adoption, scaling, and business implementation Ideal for managers, leaders, decision-makers, and business professionals. No prior Generative AI experience is required.

Build a strong foundation in Generative AI for managers and decision-makers by exploring why GenAI matters, decision-making fundamentals, and manager mental models for improving decision quality. Learn to identify common failure modes, decision risks, and potential challenges when applying GenAI. This module equips leaders with essential GenAI knowledge to make informed, effective, and responsible decisions.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments

5 videosTotal 12 minutes

Course Introdution: Generative AI for Managers and Decision Makers2 minutes
Learning Objectives2 minutes
GenAI for Leaders: Why It Matters3 minutes
Manager Mental Models for Decision Quality3 minutes
Common Failure Modes and Decision Risks2 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Assessment for Foundations of GenAI for Managers and Decision-Making60 minutes
Quiz on Course Introduction15 minutes
Quiz on Why GenAI Matters and Decision-Making Foundations55 minutes

Develop practical skills in building decision briefs and applying Generative AI to responsible business use cases. Learn to create decision memos and risk registers using real numbers, identify high-value AI use cases across functions, and apply responsible AI governance. Through practical demonstrations, develop pilot communication artefacts that support informed decision-making, effective risk management, and responsible GenAI adoption.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videosTotal 56 minutes

The Decision Brief Template (DBT)3 minutes
Demo: Building a Decision Memo and Risk Register with Real Numbers — Part 114 minutes
Demo: Building a Decision Memo and Risk Register with Real Numbers — Part 211 minutes
Demo: Building a Decision Memo and Risk Register with Real Numbers — Part 37 minutes
High Value AI Use Cases Across Functions3 minutes
Responsible AI Use and Governance2 minutes
Demo: Create Pilot Communication Artifacts from the Decision Memo — Part 14 minutes
Demo: Create Pilot Communication Artifacts from the Decision Memo — Part 212 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Assessment for Building the Decision Brief and Responsible AI Use Cases60 minutes
Quiz on The Decision Brief Template15 minutes
Quiz on High-Value AI Use Cases and Responsible AI Governance55 minutes

Scale and roll out Generative AI programs by learning how to build AI operating models, select pilot workflows using scorecards, and develop structured AI rollout plans. Explore the 30–60–90 day AI rollout framework and create practical pilot playbooks, prompt libraries, and QA checklists. This module equips managers with practical strategies to scale AI programmes, improve adoption, and drive effective GenAI implementation.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosTotal 49 minutes

Operating Model for Scaling AI1 minute
Demo: Choosing the Pilot Workflow Using a Scorecard — Part 110 minutes
Demo: Choosing the Pilot Workflow Using a Scorecard — Part 211 minutes
The 30–60–90 Day AI Rollout Plan1 minute
Demo: Publish the 30-Day Pilot Playbook, Prompt Library, and QA Checklist — Part 113 minutes
Demo: Publish the 30-Day Pilot Playbook, Prompt Library, and QA Checklist — Part 211 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Assessment for Scaling and Rolling Out AI Programs60 minutes
Quiz on Scaling AI Operating Models15 minutes
Quiz on AI Rollout Planning55 minutes

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This course covers Generative AI fundamentals, decision-making, responsible AI, business use cases, AI operating models, rollout planning, and practical GenAI implementation.

Ideal for managers, leaders, decision-makers, and business professionals looking to build practical Generative AI skills.

You will learn decision briefs, decision memos, risk registers, AI use case evaluation, responsible AI governance, AI operating models, rollout planning, pilot playbooks, prompt libraries, and QA checklists.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.