Starts 16 Apr — Ends 02 Jul 24

PART-TIME / EVENING

• Live online lectures with an industry expert
• 12 weeks: One 3 hour lecture per week
• Tuesdays, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Introduction To Artificial Intelligence

Explore the history, myths, capabilities, and commoditisation of AI.

• History of AI
• Myths and capabilities of AI
• Commoditisation of AI
• Review of key terminology

Digital Transformation

Discover how organisations are achieving significantly greater performance through the digital transformation of their processes. Digital transformation has four domains - tech, data, process, and change management.

• The domains of digital transformation
• Streamlining processes
• Change management and integration

Process Automation Technology

Discover the opportunities, challenges, and implications of AI-powered process automation systems. Look at the application of robotic process automation (RPA) across industries, geographies, and functions.

• Application of RPA
• Decreasing cost bases
• Increasing profitability
• Strategic implications

Cognitive Insight Technology

Explore the opportunities, challenges, and implications of machine learning systems. Discover how machine learning is used in different industries, geographies, and functions.

• Capabilities of machine learning systems
• Using machine learning
• Policy considerations
• Strategic threats, opportunities, and applications

Cognitive Engagement Technology

Learn how natural language processing is used in different industries, geographies, and functions.

• Natural language processing systems
• Opportunities and threats
• Policy considerations

Industry Developments

With the use of case studies, learn about how Artificial Intelligence is implemented in organisations across different industries, geographies, and functions. Discover best practices from the applications of Artificial Intelligence in different contexts.

• Artificial Intelligence across industries
• Challenges, Trends, and Implications
• Innovations in Ireland

Capability Strategy

Learn about the key capabilities that organisations need to build to harness the benefits of Artificial Intelligence, and develop a strategically focused, vision-led approach.

• Business capabilities
• Technical Capabilities
• Scaling business processes
• Building compliance by design
• Managing risk
• Governance implications
• Change management concerns

Strategy and Implementation

Develop the knowledge and perspective required to implement Artificial Intelligence and build competitive advantage. Discover how to evaluate organisational capability in areas such as technical skills, technology know-how, integration with cloud projects, employee/vendor decisions, and PM responsibilities.

• AI Maturity
• Creating an AI journey
• Building competitive advantage
• Joining the dots

The People-Process-Technology Balance

Learn about the importance of the People-Process-Technology balance in implementing Artificial Intelligence.

• The People-Process-Technology Framework
• Strategic Implications for Artificial Intelligence Implementation

Societal and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence

Understand the societal and legal implications of Artificial Intelligence.

• Society and AI
• Legal Aspects
• Data protection implications - particularly GDPR
• Regulatory Frameworks both at an Irish State and EU level

Ethical Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence

Examine the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence.

• Bias and AI
• Morality and Responsibility in the AI era
• The importance of building strong governance capabilities

The Workforce Of the Future

Discover how Artificial Intelligence will influence the development of human capital in the workforce of the future. Examine your own organisational challenges and opportunities.

• Human capital value in the age of AI
• Characteristics of the future workforce
• Implications for white-collar work
• Workforce empowerment
• Scaling employees and preventing job destruction
• Challenges and opportunities in your own professional context