AI Fluency for Directors Sprint
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Overview
Staying ahead in the accelerating Artificial Intelligence race requires executives to make informed decisions about where and how to employ AI in their business.
Delivered in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the AI Fluency for Directors Sprint will help you build real-world, jargon-free understanding of AI.
What is Hybrid delivery mode?
Hybrid courses are a mix of self-paced learning and online live sessions.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:- Describe artificial intelligence, including capabilities and limitations.
- Articulate ethical principles for deployment of AI.
- Identify and develop use cases and transformational AI projects within an organisation.
- Understand key features of AI governance and implications for work design.
- Engage confidently with all key AI stakeholders inside and outside their organisation.
Sydney Executive Plus
Aims
The sprint introduces artificial intelligence, how it works and its relationship with data, the opportunities and risks associated with AI, and key considerations in developing AI strategy and operations in an organisation. Over five modules, you will learn from experts and industry leaders, share and network with other professionals, and complete a final fluency project related to your own organisation.
Content
- How does AI work and the relevance of data.
- Opportunities, risks and limits of AI.
- Different industry best practices in AI operations.
- Fluency project for yourself and your organisation.
This course is for AICD members who are curious about AI and their organisation.
At the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), our mission is to strengthen society through world-class governance. As a leading independent membership organisation, we are dedicated to equipping directors and executives with the knowledge, tools and insights needed to excel in corporate governance.
Our extensive range of programs and courses, including the renowned Company Director’s Course™, provides members with comprehensive education on governance theory and its practical application across diverse sectors. These programs not only deliver essential knowledge but also address the complex, evolving challenges faced by today’s leaders.
Beyond education, we are committed to advancing governance standards through thought leadership. We provide timely information, fresh perspectives, and expert analysis on governance-related topics. Our advocacy efforts aim to promote excellence and shape policy for the benefit of our members and the broader governance community.
With a national presence across all Australian states and territories, the AICD is uniquely positioned to support directors and organisations across the country. We are dedicated to fostering a governance culture that drives both societal impact and organisational success.
This course will be delivered online via self-paced modules and livestreams over two weeks.
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Materials
All course materials are provided electronically. After enrolment, you will receive an email from Sydney Executive Plus with all the instructions you need to access the course materials and communications platforms.
Understanding of business/organisational process and leadership.
The final project requires participants to reflect on concepts and skills learned throughout the sprint, considering how they might be applied to real-world situations.
Participants are encouraged to think about their project in relation to their own organisation or experience, but this is not mandatory.
Privacy consent
During the checkout process, you will be required to consent to the University of Sydney providing your full name, email address, and AICD Membership Number (if provided) to the Australian Institute of Company Directors for reporting purposes and to validate the accrual of Director Professional Development (DPD) units, which may involve the AICD contacting you in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
Sessions
When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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Thu 13 Feb 2025 | 12pm - 2pm (UTC+11:00) | Live - Online | Live session 1 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025 | 12pm - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Live - Online | Live session 2 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025 | 12pm - 2pm (UTC+11:00) | Live - Online | Live session 3 |
Upcoming classes
Online
When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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Thu 13 Feb 2025 | 12pm - 2pm (UTC+11:00) | Live - Online | Live session 1 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025 | 12pm - 1pm (UTC+11:00) | Live - Online | Live session 2 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025 | 12pm - 2pm (UTC+11:00) | Live - Online | Live session 3 |