University of Michigan

Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions Specialization

University of Michigan

Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions Specialization

Applied AI for Better Decision-Making.

Practical skill-building for data analysis, AI-supported systems, and intentional decision-making.

Tina Lasisi

Instructor: Tina Lasisi

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply data analysis and generative AI tools to explore, organize, and interpret information.

  • Design and implement AI-assisted workflows and systems that use automation, structured data, and practical tool use.

  • Develop and refine decision-making strategies that use both your judgment and AI-supported insights.

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Specialization - 3 course series

AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn principles of data analysis

  • Learn how to use generative AI to come up with data analysis ideas

  • Learn how to use generative AI to create functional data analysis code

  • Learn how to share data analysis projects on GitHub

Skills you'll gain

Category: Generative AI
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Statistical Methods
Category: Data Analysis
Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

Course 2, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Determine which workflows to automate and how, using proven assessment frameworks.

  • Explore different tools that support the automations you want to incorporate. 

  • Interpret and adapt AI-generated outputs for practical use in personal and professional life.

  • Design workflows that use quality data you provided to support scalable, AI-ready practices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AI Workflows
Category: Cost Benefit Analysis
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Information Architecture
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Systems Thinking
Category: Generative AI
Category: Data Management
Rethink How You Decide with AI

Rethink How You Decide with AI

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop decision-making strategies with AI that highlight both the visible and invisible choices.

  • Create prompts to allocate time, money, and energy more effectively across priorities.

  • Build a personal decision-making system using AI that adjusts to your life as it changes.

  • Use AI to explore ideas, challenge your reasoning, and recognize limitations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Decision Intelligence
Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Category: Generative AI
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Cost Benefit Analysis
Category: Personal Development
Category: Adaptability
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Business Priorities
Category: Decision Making
Category: Independent Thinking
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: AI literacy

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Tina Lasisi
University of Michigan
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