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Business
AI / Data Science
Continuing Education

Introduction to AI Concepts

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Self-Paced

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24 hours

Estimated learning time

About the Course

Description

Introduction to AI Concepts is one of five required courses in the AI for Business Transformation Certificate. The five courses are integrated but independent and can be taken in any order. 

This course builds a clear foundation for understanding how AI is used in business settings. Participants develop shared language around key AI concepts, examine real-world applications across industries, and explore how AI tools support automation, content generation, and decision-making.

For any questions about course content, please contact the course instructor, Chester King -- chking@lasell.edu.

This section of Introduction to AI Concepts runs 9/13-10/11 in the Fall 2026 term. Students may enroll in the course up until 9/16. For any questions about enrollment or Lasell Professional Studies, please contact GPS@lasell.edu.

Prerequisites

No programming background is required.

Sections

Schedule

Synchronous

Delivery method

Online

Instructors

Chester King

Deliverables

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    Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content

Outcomes

• Explain core AI concepts in business-relevant terms

• Analyze real-world AI use cases across industries

• Use generative AI tools for automation and decision support

• Create and deploy AI Agents using no-code tools

• Evaluate ethical issues including privacy, bias, and AI governance

• Apply AI agents in a structured capstone project

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