What You Will Learn
Build a solid foundation of AI understanding. Learn what AI is, how it works conceptually, where it creates value, and what responsible awareness looks like for today's manager.
This level consists of 4 chapters and 16 in-depth lessons, each designed for working managers who need practical, applicable knowledge they can use immediately. Whether you lead a team of five or a division of five hundred, the competencies built at this level will transform how you work with AI.
Start with Chapter 1 and work through each lesson sequentially. Each builds on the previous, creating a comprehensive foundation. However, if you have specific immediate needs, each lesson is also designed to stand alone as a complete resource.
Chapter 1: AI Foundations
This chapter covers 4 essential lessons that build your competency in ai foundations. Each lesson combines conceptual understanding with practical application, real-world scenarios, and reflection prompts designed for working managers.
Lesson 1.1What AI is and Isn't Lesson 1.2
How Generative AI Works Lesson 1.3
AI Capabilities and Limitations Lesson 1.4
The Managers Role in an AI World
Chapter 2: Recognizing AI Opportunities
This chapter covers 4 essential lessons that build your competency in recognizing ai opportunities. Each lesson combines conceptual understanding with practical application, real-world scenarios, and reflection prompts designed for working managers.
Lesson 2.1Mapping Your Daily Workflow Lesson 2.2
High Value AI Use Cases for Managers Lesson 2.3
Tasks AI Should Not Do Lesson 2.4
Building an AI Opportunity Mindset
Chapter 3: First Steps With AI Tools
This chapter covers 4 essential lessons that build your competency in first steps with ai tools. Each lesson combines conceptual understanding with practical application, real-world scenarios, and reflection prompts designed for working managers.
Chapter 4: Responsible Awareness
This chapter covers 4 essential lessons that build your competency in responsible awareness. Each lesson combines conceptual understanding with practical application, real-world scenarios, and reflection prompts designed for working managers.
Ready to Begin
Start with Chapter 1 and work through each lesson sequentially. Each builds on the previous, creating a comprehensive foundation of competency at the AI Awareness level. Total estimated time: approximately 199 minutes of focused reading and practice.
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