This specialization will explain and describe the overall focus areas for business leaders considering AI-based solutions for business challenges. The first course provides a business-oriented summary of technologies and basic concepts in AI. The second will introduce the technologies and concepts in data science. The third introduces the AI Ladder, which is a framework for understanding the work and processes that are necessary for the successful deployment of AI-based solutions.

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IBM AI Foundations for Business Specialization



Instructors: Alex Aklson
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- Data Architecture
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Business Strategy
- Information Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- Business Process Automation
- Cloud Computing
- Data Science
- Data Mining
- Data Literacy
- Market Opportunities
- LLM Application
- Digital Transformation
- Natural Language Processing
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Responsible AI
- Big Data
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Explain the fundamental concepts and applications of AI in various domains.
Describe the core principles of machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, and apply them to real-world scenarios.
Analyze the role of generative AI in transforming business operations, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
Design a generative AI solution for an organizational challenge, integrating ethical considerations.
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Define data science and its importance in today’s data-driven world.
Describe the various paths that can lead to a career in data science.
Summarize advice given by seasoned data science professionals to data scientists who are just starting out.
Explain why data science is considered the most in-demand job in the 21st century.
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Frequently asked questions
Total time to complete this Specialization is approximately 20 hours.
Introduction to AI - approximately 8 hours
What is Data Science? - approximately 9 hours
AI Ladder - approximately 3 hours
No prior knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science is needed.
It is strongly suggested that learners complete the courses in the order presented.
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