- 1 h 30 min
Introduction to AI
Feeling overwhelmed by AI hype and uncertain where to begin? Every professional needs foundational AI knowledge to stay relevant in today's rapidly evolving workplace.
This 90-minute course cuts through the noise, giving you the practical knowledge to understand, evaluate, and participate in AI adoption efforts immediately.
Introduces artificial intelligence and its role in modern supercycles
Journey from AI history through practical business applications
Develops an "AI-first" mindset and myth-busting skills
Details
You'll Learn To:
- Explain AI's role in modern business supercycles and technological transformation
- Understand AI fundamentals including history, development, and current capabilities
- Identify different types of generative AI (text, image, voice, and video)
- Debunk common AI myths and misconceptions that hinder adoption
- Adopt an "AI-first" mindset for problem-solving and innovation
- Participate confidently in organizational AI adoption efforts
Key Questions Addressed:
- What exactly is AI and why does it matter now?
- How did we get to this point in AI development?
- What are the different types of AI I need to know about?
- Which AI myths are holding me back?
- How can AI actually help my day-to-day work?
Who It's For:
- Professionals at any level seeking AI foundational knowledge
- Team members preparing for AI tool adoption
- Anyone who feels behind on understanding AI's impact
What You'll Do:
- Complete 90 minutes of structured video content
- Take knowledge reinforcement quizzes
- Explore real-world AI applications
- Develop your personal AI learning roadmap
COURSE MODULES:
1
AI in Modern Supercycles
Understanding AI's transformative role
2
AI History and Fundamentals
From origins to today
3
Types of Generative AI
Text, image, voice, and video
4
Myth-Busting and Mindset
Overcoming misconceptions
5
Practical Applications
Business operations and innovation
Pricing
Introduction
to AI
$100
- $100/seat (1-24 seats)
- Volume discounts from 25+ seats
- Part of AI Literacy Pack and other bundles
Professionals talk about us
Noah Singer
VP of Product, RIPE
Ascend brought an outside perspective with real depth that our team immediately connected with. Complex topics were presented in a way that felt approachable and practical, making it easy for people to engage without feeling overwhelmed.
Shawn Miele
CEO MyAdvice
The Ascend AI team are fantastic. We had started AI internally but had lost momentum. They helped us reignite the effort, taking a complex subject and making it understandable. They gave us hands-on time creating AI uses specific to our needs.
meet Kevin Williams
Experience:
12+ years in the AI & Data Strategy field
Current Role:
CEO Ascend AI
About the Instructor:
Kevin Williams is an expert in implementing AI in enterprise environments with over 12 years of hands-on experience. In his work, he helps companies transform business processes, create internal AI strategies, and train teams to work with generative models. Kevin is known for his ability to explain complex technology concepts in a simple and practical way, focusing on real business value and operational efficiency.
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