AI-Driven Innovation and Strategy

Course Available
2 Units
Online Self-Paced

Course Description

Drive AI innovation and Maintain Your Competitive Edge

This course equips senior leaders to move from AI experimentation to repeatable, enterprise-scale value. Grounded in AI Value Creators (core text) and other insights, the course shows how to spot high-ROI opportunities, ready the data, operating model, and other organizational enablers including governance, and mobilize a roadmap that turns AI into a sustained organizational advantage.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: Chief Executive Officers (CEOs); Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs); Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and Chief Analytics Officers (CAOs); Chief Operating Officers (COOs); Vice Presidents and Directors of Strategy, Innovation, or Operations; Senior Managers and Consultants in Technology, Data, and Business Transformation; Business Unit Leaders and Functional Managers (e.g., Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain); and Board Members and Senior Advisors.

Required Textbook: Thomas, R., Zikopoulos, P., & Soule, K. (2025). AI Value Creators. O'Reilly.   O'Reilly Website

Technical Requirements

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
AAI-X802 – 001 Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $599

AI-Driven Innovation and Strategy

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$599
Online Self-Paced
David Friesen

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

What You Will Learn

  • Assess organizational AI maturity and chart the path from experimentation to enterprise-level value creation
  • Link AI opportunities to strategic objectives using outcome-first framing, Acumen & Value-Creation Curves, and ROI worksheets
  • Define data, MLOps, observability, and governance foundations for reliable, compliant scale
  • Mitigate risk through practical governance, fairness & robustness controls, and regulatory alignment
  • Steer AI initiatives through a stage-gated lifecycle, delivering measurable value and continuous learning

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment.  Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

Key differences from traditional classroom methods:

  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.
  • No assigned due dates for assignments; you set your own schedule.
  • Asynchronous learning, meaning you can work on assignments anytime.
  • No discussion forums and no interaction with others enrolled in the course.
  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.

Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:

The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:

  • Module Introduction: Outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required Readings and Presentations: Includes textbooks, articles, journals, websites, and audio/video presentations.
  • Assignments: May include written assignments, quizzes, blogs, and other activities based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module Conclusion: Reviews the topics covered and what you should have learned.

Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.