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Course Outline

Day 1 — Introduction to AI and Business Applications

Module 1 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

  • Defining what AI is and is not
  • Different types of AI systems
  • Generative AI and Large Language Models
  • Separating AI myths from reality
  • Current trends in business AI adoption
  • Opportunities and limitations associated with AI

Module 2 — AI in Modern Business Operations

  • Contemporary corporate use of AI
  • AI applications within manufacturing and operations
  • AI integration in sales and customer engagement
  • AI usage in HR and recruitment processes
  • AI in procurement and logistics management
  • AI applications in finance and reporting
  • AI support for quality management and compliance

Practical Exercise

Participants will experiment with AI tools for:

  • content summarization,
  • report generation,
  • email drafting,
  • workflow assistance,
  • document analysis,
  • meeting note-taking,
  • and operational planning.

Day 2 — Practical AI Productivity and Workflow Automation

Module 3 — AI-Powered Productivity

  • AI assistants designed for managers
  • Prompt engineering techniques for business users
  • Developing effective business prompts
  • Utilizing AI for:
    • reporting,
    • planning,
    • presentation creation,
    • documentation,
    • meeting preparation,
    • decision support

Module 4 — Data Analysis and Business Insights

  • Conducting business analysis using AI
  • Extracting information from documents and spreadsheets
  • AI-assisted forecasting and trend analysis
  • KPI monitoring and operational insights
  • Working with structured and unstructured business data

Practical Workshop

Teams tackle realistic business scenarios involving:

  • production reporting,
  • sales forecasting,
  • supplier analysis,
  • HR documentation,
  • operational dashboards,
  • and quality issue analysis.

Participants will develop practical AI-supported workflows tailored to their respective departments.

Day 3 — AI for Operations, Planning, and Decision-Making

Module 5 — AI in Operations Management

 
  • Leveraging AI for operational efficiency
  • Workflow optimization techniques
  • Support for inventory and warehouse management
  • Concepts of predictive maintenance
  • Process standardization
  • AI-assisted decision-making frameworks

Module 6 — Department-Specific AI Applications

Production and Operations

  • Production monitoring
  • Root-cause analysis
  • SOP generation
  • Operational reporting

Sales and Business Development

  • Lead qualification
  • Proposal generation
  • Customer communication
  • Competitive analysis

Human Resources (HR)

  • Job descriptions
  • Interview preparation
  • Training plans
  • Internal communications

Finance and Accounting

  • Financial summaries
  • Invoice/document analysis
  • Compliance support
  • Reporting automation

Quality Management

  • Nonconformity analysis
  • Documentation support
  • Audit preparation
  • Risk tracking

Practical Workshop

Participants will design:

  • one AI use case for their department,
  • one automation opportunity,
  • and one measurable productivity improvement initiative.

Day 4 — AI Governance, Risk, and Implementation

Module 7 — AI Governance and Compliance

  • Responsible AI usage guidelines
  • Data privacy and confidentiality measures
  • Risks associated with generative AI
  • Establishing AI governance policies
  • The importance of human oversight and validation
  • Understanding the EU AI Act
  • Ethical and operational considerations

Module 8 — Practical AI Implementation

  • Strategies for introducing AI within an organization
  • Identifying quick wins
  • Selecting appropriate tools and processes
  • Change management considerations
  • Evaluating ROI from AI initiatives
  • Building an AI adoption roadmap

Group Exercise

Teams will evaluate:

  • which processes should or should not utilize AI,
  • operational risks,
  • implementation priorities,
  • and internal adoption challenges.

Day 5 — Business Simulation and AI Strategy Workshop

Module 9 — AI Strategy Workshop

In teams, participants will create:

  • departmental AI action plans,
  • implementation priorities,
  • risk assessments,
  • and measurable operational goals.

Final Practical Project

Teams will present:

  • a real-world AI implementation proposal,
  • expected business benefits,
  • operational impact,
  • risk factors,
  • and an adoption strategy.

Final Discussion and Recommendations

  • Next steps for AI adoption
  • Identifying internal AI champions
  • Recommended tools and workflows
  • Long-term development of AI capabilities

Requirements

Target Audience

  • Production Managers
  • Strategic Planning Managers
  • Leaders in Sales and Business Development
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Procurement and Warehouse Managers
  • Innovation Leaders
  • Finance and Accounting Professionals
  • Quality Managers
  • Operational and Administrative Managers
 35 Hours

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