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AI for Business

A practical course for managers implementing AI: use cases by department, ROI calculation, vendor selection, team building, data privacy, and a 90-day AI strategy roadmap.

3modules

9lessons

206 mintotal time

Managers implementing AI in their businessaudience

Module 1

AI in Business

AI use cases by department, ROI calculation, and vendor evaluation.

Top AI Use Cases by Department

Overview of highest-value AI scenarios in sales, marketing, HR, finance, and customer support.

22 min

Calculating AI ROI

A time-savings formula, error reduction metrics, and a ready-made template to justify AI investments to leadership.

23 min

Build vs Buy vs API: Choosing an AI Tool

A vendor evaluation matrix scored on privacy, price, and integration to choose without technical expertise.

22 min

Module 2

Implementation

Business prompting, building an AI-first team, and safe data practices.

Business Prompting: Tone, Audience, Format

Controlling tone, audience, and output format in prompts for professional scenarios, plus an AI draft approval workflow.

20 min

Building an AI-First Team

Roles in an AI-first organization, change management, and training non-technical staff to use AI tools.

24 min

What NOT to Share with AI: Privacy and GDPR

Which data is prohibited in AI tools, how to comply with GDPR, and when to consider on-premise deployment.

22 min

Module 3

AI Strategy

Process audit, risk management, and building a 90-day AI roadmap.

Automation Map: Process Audit Framework

A business process audit framework, automation readiness scoring, and an ROI prioritization matrix.

25 min

AI Business Risks: Hallucinations and Vendor Lock-In

How to manage AI hallucinations in business, avoid vendor dependency, and implement quality control checklists.

23 min

AI Roadmap: From Quick Wins to Strategy

A 90-day quick wins plan, 6-month scaling plan, AI initiative KPIs, and a stakeholder communication template.

25 min