Generative AI is transforming the way businesses predict trends and optimize campaigns, giving sales and marketing professionals a decisive edge in today’s fast-paced markets. This course provides a comprehensive journey from foundational concepts in sales forecasting and marketing analysis to advanced AI-driven applications. Learners will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini to analyze data, forecast sales, and design highly targeted campaigns with precision.
Through interactive labs and real-world case studies, you’ll develop practical skills in customer segmentation, sentiment analysis, and performance evaluation. The course also addresses ethical considerations, including data security, bias mitigation, and transparency, ensuring responsible AI adoption.
Ideal for sales managers looking to boost productivity, marketing analysts creating data-driven campaigns, and aspiring professionals seeking to future-proof their careers, this course equips you with the tools and strategies to harness AI for measurable business growth.
In this course, you’ll learn how to leverage Generative AI to enhance sales forecasting and optimize marketing strategies using advanced tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and AI-driven analytics platforms. You’ll focus on real-world applications such as trend prediction, customer segmentation, sentiment analysis, and campaign performance evaluation to drive actionable, data-informed decisions. Through expert instruction, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the skills to implement AI-powered strategies, personalize customer experiences, and confidently navigate the evolving AI-driven business landscape.
What's included
3 videos1 reading
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3 videos•Total 10 minutes
Overview•5 minutes
Prerequisites•2 minutes
Motivation•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview •5 minutes
Leveraging GenAI for Predictive Sales
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll learn how to leverage Generative AI to enhance sales forecasting and predictive analytics. You’ll explore the foundations of AI-driven forecasting, understand how tools like ChatGPT or Claude can analyze historical sales data, and see how predictive models can improve accuracy in trend projection. Through expert-led discussions, hands-on demos, and visualization exercises, you’ll discover how GenAI integrates into sales pipelines to strengthen decision-making. With step-by-step labs and real-world applications, you’ll practice building AI-generated forecasts, creating sales reports, and testing assumptions with interactive prompts. By the end, you’ll be equipped to apply AI forecasting tools effectively, identify opportunities in sales data, and make more confident strategic predictions.
Sales Forecasting with AI: Tools, Prompts & Scenarios•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
Leveraging GenAI for Predictive Sales•20 minutes
1 peer review•Total 10 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Forecasting Future Revenue with GenAI •10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
From Data to Direction •10 minutes
GenAI for Marketing Analysis
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll learn how to apply Generative AI to marketing analytics, campaign optimization, and customer insights. You’ll explore AI-driven techniques for measuring campaign performance, analyzing customer sentiment, and creating data-driven segments. Through demos, labs, and interactive exercises, you’ll gain hands-on experience with GenAI tools like ChatGPT or Claude to optimize campaigns, personalize strategies, and better understand customer behavior. By the end, you’ll be able to leverage AI to enhance marketing effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
Hands-On-Learning: Customer Sentiment Analysis with GenAI •10 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Segmenting and Personalizing with GenAI •10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Audience Archetypes: Beyond the Obvious •10 minutes
Integrating GenAI in Business Operations
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll explore how to integrate Generative AI outputs into business decision-making and operations. You’ll learn best practices for AI adoption, study real-world business cases, and address common challenges encountered during implementation. Through practical tips on scaling AI solutions, you’ll discover strategies to embed GenAI into daily workflows and drive business value. By the end, you’ll be equipped to lead the integration of AI into business processes while balancing innovation with governance and human oversight.
From Pilot to Scale: How Leading Companies Are Expanding Generative AI Use Responsibly•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
Integrating GenAI in Business Operations•20 minutes
1 peer review•Total 10 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Designing an AI Use Case for Nautilus Co.•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Proposing Your Pilot •10 minutes
Challenges and Ethical Considerations
Module 5•1 hour to complete
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In this module, you will address the ethical risks and challenges associated with Generative AI in sales and marketing. You’ll learn key principles for ensuring data privacy and security, detecting and mitigating bias, and maintaining transparency in AI-driven decisions. With a focus on building trust and adhering to ethical standards, this module provides you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of AI adoption responsibly. By the end, you will be equipped to implement GenAI tools in ways that prioritize fairness, accountability, and stakeholder confidence.
Hands-On-Learning: Identifying and Mitigating Bias •10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Ethical Wake-Up Calls •10 minutes
Conclusion
Module 6•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this final section, you will consolidate your learning and apply the knowledge gained throughout the course. The wrap-up video will recap key concepts and guide you through the next steps for further exploration. The project will provide an opportunity to develop a comprehensive Sales and Marketing Strategy using GenAI, where you will integrate forecasting, customer segmentation, and ethical considerations into a practical project. By the end, you will have a solid understanding of how to use GenAI tools to drive results in sales and marketing, and how to execute AI-driven strategies responsibly.
What's included
1 video1 peer review
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Course Wrap Up Video•3 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Project: Navigating AI Strategy: Your Marketing Intelligence Brief •60 minutes
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