Coursera
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

AI Foundations for Executive Decision-Making Specialization

Coursera
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

AI Foundations for Executive Decision-Making Specialization

Make Better Decisions With Practical AI.

Learn AI basics, responsible use, and strategy to lead confidently across teams and workflows.

Starweaver
Fatima Bdair
Eric Zackrison

Instructors: Starweaver

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply AI concepts to executive decisions in forecasting, planning, and risk management.

  • Assess AI systems for bias and transparency using explainability methods and governance frameworks.

  • Lead AI adoption through culture, hybrid team practices, and an actionable AI strategy and governance plan.

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May 2026

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Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Course 1, 21 hours

What you'll learn

  • The course develops AI innovation, scalability, and thought leadership, fostering expertise in generative AI, business strategy, and ethics.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Artificial Neural Networks
Category: Deep Learning
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Convolutional Neural Networks
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Machine Learning Algorithms
Category: Generative AI
Category: AI literacy
Category: AI Product Strategy
Category: Machine Learning Methods
Category: Statistical Machine Learning
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Generative Model Architectures
Category: Applied Machine Learning
Category: AI Enablement
Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics

Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify common sources of bias in AI systems and apply tools to assess and mitigate them.

  • Implement explainability methods, such as SHAP and LIME, to interpret and effectively communicate model behavior.

  • Develop a responsible AI checklist aligned with transparency and fairness principles and apply it to AI projects to ensure ethical compliance.

  • Evaluate AI projects for potential ethical risks and ensure alignment with compliance frameworks, such as the NIST AI RMF.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Responsible AI
Category: AI Workflows
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Governance
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Mitigation
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Auditing
AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain key AI concepts, relevant data requirements, and the role of AI in executive decision-making processes.

  • Evaluate ethical considerations by identifying potential biases, transparency issues, and accountability concerns in AI-driven decision-making.

  • Use AI tools for forecasting, risk assessment, and strategic analysis in organizational contexts.

  • Lead AI Integration by communicating AI insights, fostering an AI-ready culture, and anticipating emerging trends and challenges in AI leadership.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AI Integrations
Category: Decision Intelligence
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Leadership
Category: Accountability
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Communication
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Business Strategy

What you'll learn

  • Understand hybrid work models and how AI improves team communication and performance.

  • Use AI tools to boost productivity through smarter task management, decisions, and workflow coordination.

  • Lead ethically and inclusively to build trust and support diverse teams in AI-powered hybrid settings.

  • Formulate adaptive team strategies that integrate emerging AI trends and support continuous learning for future readiness.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: AI Workflows
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Virtual Teams
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Telecommuting
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: AI literacy
Category: Responsible AI
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Innovation
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Team Collaboration
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Collaboration
Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy

Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy

Course 5, 5 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance
Category: Generative AI
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Corporate Strategy
Category: Innovation
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Plan Execution
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Strategic Leadership

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