Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
AI Foundations for Business Professionals Specialization
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

AI Foundations for Business Professionals Specialization

Harness AI to drive strategic business impact. Master AI concepts and governance practices to lead responsible innovation with confidence.

Matthias Holweg

Instructor: Matthias Holweg

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4.9

(138 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Core concepts of AI, machine learning, and deep learning and how they create strategic business value.

  • How generative and agentic AI differ from traditional models, including practical applications of large language models.

  • Ethical considerations and governance strategies that are critical to responsible AI deployment.

  • Methods to effectively assess and manage AI risks, including system failures and bias mitigation.

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Specialization - 3 course series

AI Essentials

AI Essentials

Course 113 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core concepts behind machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.

  • Identify practical applications and limitations of AI across industries.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Deep Learning
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Supervised Learning
Category: Reinforcement Learning
Category: Unsupervised Learning
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Artificial Neural Networks
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Generative Model Architectures
Category: AI Product Strategy
Category: Generative AI
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Data Ethics
Generative and Agentic AI

Generative and Agentic AI

Course 213 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use prompts, fine-tuning, and retrieval methods to guide generative AI systems.

  • Assess the capabilities and risks of emerging agentic AI tools.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Generative AI
Category: Agentic systems
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Content Creation
Category: AI Product Strategy
Category: LLM Application
Category: Responsible AI
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Business Workflow Analysis
Category: Decision Making
Category: Artificial Intelligence
AI Governance

AI Governance

Course 314 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply governance frameworks to ensure AI systems are ethical, transparent, and accountable.

  • Evaluate risks and implement strategies for trustworthy AI deployment at scale.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Responsible AI
Category: Risk Management
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: Governance
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: AI Product Strategy
Category: Data Governance
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Information Management
Category: Accountability
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Generative AI
Category: Generative AI Agents
Category: Agentic systems
Category: Business Leadership

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Matthias Holweg
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
3 Courses13,299 learners

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