- Online
- $950
This course can be applied toward the UBC Micro-certificate in Artificial Intelligence Cloud Solutions Strategy, AI-Powered Automation and Personalization or AI Development of Interactive Experience, and the UBC Certificates in Cloud and Technology Transformation or AI for Digital Media.
Fundamental concepts in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services are covered in this course, with emphasis on transferable knowledge and critical thinking skills for immediate application in your current work.
Transform organizational operations by enhancing decision-making, customer service, efficiency and performance with minimal human involvement using artificial intelligence and cloud services. Develop strategies to integrate AI and cloud solutions that address challenges and maximize opportunities while considering technical, business, societal and ethical implications. Create a cloud-based AI adoption plan tailored to organizational needs.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Learn the fundamentals of AI and cloud computing and their impact on businesses
- Identify challenges, opportunities and ethical implications of AI and cloud computing
- Analyze scenarios to determine the best AI and cloud solutions
- Explore how AI improves operational efficiency, customer experiences and business outcomes
- Assess potential risks and benefits of adopting AI and cloud technologies
- Evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of AI cloud solutions and optimize your investment
- Understand the importance of change management for successful adoption of AI cloud solutions
- Plan for the impact of AI on your organization and how to manage the transition
No technical or coding skills required. This course uses practical “no-code” platforms to help students build solid AI tool logic and practical skills for implementation. Platform and tool selection varies and is regularly updated to reflect current industry trends, and has included OpenAI’s Custom GPTS, Hugging Face AutoTrain, Google AI Studio, Poe, ML Studio and ChatRTX, among others.
Course outline
Week 1: Foundations of AI
Week 2: AI business strategy
Week 3: Responsible AI—ethics and governance
Week 4:Exploring distributed computing for AI solutions
How am I assessed?
You’re assessed on successfully completing weekly activities, including your contributions to discussion posts and applied case study projects (based on real-life scenarios). These activities are marked using a proficiency scale, and your instructor provides you informal feedback in the live sessions.
While you’re not assessed on your attendance of the live sessions, we encourage you to attend these classes, so you don’t miss the opportunity to learn and interact with your instructor and other participants. All sessions are recorded in case you miss one.
Expected effort
Expect to spend approximately 5–7 hours a week completing all learning activities, including attending the live sessions.
Technology requirements
To take this course, you’ll need access to:
- an email account
- a computer, laptop or tablet, using Windows or macOS
- the latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release)
- a reliable internet connection
- a video camera and microphone
Course format
This 100% online program is instructor-supported with real-time classes and combines self-paced independent study and weekly 1.5-hour live online sessions. These live, virtual classes are also recorded.
Outside of class time, you can access online materials at your own pace. Each week, you'll have an opportunity to review readings and videos, apply your knowledge in exercises and case studies, contribute to a discussion board and connect with other students.
One business day before the course start date, we'll email you step-by-step instructions for accessing your course.
