This micro-course can be applied toward the AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals and is the introductory level 3 micro-course in the AI Foundations track.
This advanced mastery level micro-course positions IT and digital professionals as strategic AI leaders within their organizations. Move beyond implementation and learn to develop comprehensive AI governance frameworks, lead enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives and establish sustainable AI practices that drive long-term organizational success.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive enterprise AI strategies aligned with business objectives
- Establish AI governance frameworks and ethical guidelines
- Lead cross-functional teams through complex AI transformation initiatives
- Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into strategic planning
- Build organizational AI capabilities and foster innovation culture
- Present AI strategies effectively to executive leadership and boards
Platform and tool selection varies and is regularly updated to reflect current industry trends. Students can expect to interact with:
- Enterprise AI governance platforms (IBM Watson Governance, Microsoft AI)
- Strategic planning tools (Balanced Scorecard, OKR frameworks)
- AI ethics and compliance monitoring tools
- Executive dashboard and reporting platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- Enterprise collaboration and change management platforms
Course outline
- Module 1: Enterprise AI strategy development and governance
- Module 2: AI ethics, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Module 3: Cross-functional AI leadership and team building
- Module 4: Innovation management and emerging AI technologies
- Module 5: Organizational change and AI culture development
- Module 6: Strategic partnerships and AI ecosystem management
How am I assessed?
You will be assessed on successfully completing weekly activities, including exercises, quizzes, applied case study projects (based on real-life scenarios) and your contributions to discussion posts. These activities are marked using a proficiency scale, and your instructor provides you informal feedback during live online sessions.
While you are not assessed on your attendance of the live online sessions, we encourage you to attend so you can learn and interact with your instructor and other participants. All sessions are recorded in case you miss one.
This micro-course operates on a pass/fail basis. You must achieve an overall grade of 70% or greater to pass and be eligible to earn the UBC Certificate in AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals.
Expected effort
Expect to spend approximately 14 hours per week per course completing all learning activities, including attending live sessions online.
Requisites
Recommend completion of AI Foundations 2: Business Processes or equivalent foundational AI knowledge.
Course format
This 100% online part-time program consists of instructor-supported real-time classes combined with independent study.
Each micro-course will consist of a weekly virtual class taught by subject matter experts and a high degree of personal engagement and interactivity. Outside of class, you can access online materials on your own time.
One business day before the micro-course start date, we'll email you step-by-step instructions for accessing your micro-course.