AI for Managers

AI is reshaping the world of business and opening up new horizons for value creation. As AI applications become more integrated into our everyday lives, there are ever increasing opportunities to enhance existing products, processes and services or create entirely new ones.

Whether you are a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, it is crucial that you understand how to leverage and implement this power. In AI for Managers, you will be deeply immersed in this exciting new technology, and develop the skills required to unlock its potential in your organization.

Joint program with

ESMT Berlin has partnered with Europe's largest AI investment platform Merantix , to deliver an interactive syllabus with experts and practitioners, directly on the Merantix AI campus and ESMT campus in Berlin.

On the first day, you will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of AI, including its terminology, capabilities and limitations. We will explore the key differences between predictive machine learning and Generative AI and establish practical applications of AI across various industries and organizations, and learn from realworld examples. To round up the day, you will learn more about prompt engineering and get firsthand experience working with a GenAI assistant to solve a business problem.

On the second day, you will explore how to put ideas into action. You will learn how to identify and evaluate potential AI use cases and how to develop an AI strategy that aligns with corporate objectives. You will examine the core challenges and how to avoid the common pitfalls of AI implementation. You will learn how to identify the right AI use cases and discover how to find and use valuable data for AI solutions.

On the third day, you will take a deeper dive into the implementation of AI. This includes a hands-on workshop where you’ll get to explore the different steps that are required when developing an AI application using an AI business canvas, as well as taking a deeper look at the lifecycle of an AI project. We also look at the methods you can use to measure success (RoAI). The day culminates with workshop where you will get a chance to explore your own AI agenda in more detail, from two unique perspectives:

On the fourth and final day, we take a look at the essential EU laws and regulations that have emerged in response to AI, particularly generative models. Alongside this, we explore and discuss the ethical considerations relating to AI, including bias, privacy, fairness, and accountability. We then learn how to contextualize AI in your business and understand its potential effects on your workforce, including skill profiles, leadership techniques, and productivity. The day ends with a final outlook on the latest AI trends and a forecast of what we can expect in this field over the next five years.

You are a mid-to-senior level executive, with eight or more years of experience

You want to gain a strategic understanding of AI and its applications

You want to upskill and advance your career and prepare for an AI-led future

You are a founder or entrepreneur who wants to create or expand your business in the field of AI