MODULE 1

AI Fundamentals for Non-Technical Professionals

Build a solid foundation in artificial intelligence concepts, technologies, and applications without requiring a technical background.

5
Parts
3-4
Hours
25
Quiz Questions

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, you will be able to:

◈ Define artificial intelligence and distinguish between narrow AI and general AI
◈ Explain the key components of the AI technology stack
◈ Describe how AI systems are trained and deployed
◈ Identify common AI applications across industries
◈ Assess organizational readiness for AI adoption
◈ Communicate effectively about AI with technical teams
1

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Explore the history and evolution of AI, understand the difference between narrow and general AI, and learn about symbolic versus connectionist approaches.

⏱ 35-45 min ☆ Foundational
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2

The AI Technology Stack

Understand the hardware (GPUs, TPUs), software frameworks, and cloud infrastructure that power modern AI systems.

⏱ 40-50 min ☆ Infrastructure
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3

AI System Architecture

Learn the difference between training and inference, explore various model types, and understand how APIs enable AI integration.

⏱ 45-55 min ☆ Technical Concepts
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4

AI Applications Landscape

Survey the major AI application areas including computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation systems.

⏱ 40-50 min ☆ Applications
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5

Organizational AI Readiness

Assess your organization's data maturity, infrastructure capabilities, and talent requirements for successful AI adoption.

⏱ 35-45 min ☆ Strategy
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Module 1 Assessment

Test your understanding with 25 questions covering all topics from this module. You need 80% to pass.

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