AI Leadership is a free course from OpenAI Academy, online. It takes about 3 hours and ends with a free badge. We rate it intermediate level; the provider doesn't say.
For managers who have been asked to lead AI adoption and need a strategy draft rather than inspiration. What stands out is working through your own initiative and leaving with a roadmap draft, and it's free. The caveats: it comes from a vendor, so expect a ChatGPT lens, and three hours alone is no substitute for peer discussion. For an Irish alternative with peers in the room, Lead in AI from IMI runs in person in Dublin but costs far more.
Free three-hour OpenAI Academy course for leaders responsible for AI strategy, adoption and change. Learners work through a real AI initiative, connect it to business priorities and draft an initial AI strategy and roadmap. Course badge for 80% or more on the assessment.
See also: free AI courses.
Managers and leaders.
Level: intermediate (our rating). Delivery: online, self-paced.
ChatGPT account. No other prerequisites stated.
Free. Free; requires a ChatGPT account, no workspace membership.
Certificate: free badge. OpenAI Academy course badge (80%+ on assessment).
It's free.
About 3 hours, self-paced.
Yes: free badge. The provider calls it "OpenAI Academy course badge (80%+ on assessment)".
It's an intermediate course (our rating; the provider does not state a level). Prerequisites: ChatGPT account. No other prerequisites stated.
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| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Fluency for Small BusinessesAnthropic Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Intermediate | Not stated | Free certificate |
| IPM AI Project Professional CertificationInstitute of Project Management (IPM) | Online | €895 | Intermediate | 16 | Exam certification included in fee |
| Leading AI Strategy and ExecutionIrish Management Institute (IMI) | In person, Dublin | €1,495 | Intermediate | Not stated | Certificate |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for ProfessionalsUniversity of Galway (with itag Skillnet) | Live online | Funded€3,095 for members · €5,050 for non-members | Intermediate | Not stated | NFQ L930 ECTS |
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