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Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, business leaders need to understand how to strategically implement both machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GAI) within their organizations. Ready to build an AI-ready culture and harness AI to drive organizational growth?

Offered in partnership with Braintoy, this two-day course gives decision-makers at all levels a clear, practical foundation in AI—moving beyond the theory to focus on real-world applications, strategy development, and ethical considerations.

Experience a dynamic, collaborative learning environment led by knowledgeable AI solutions experts and an engaged group of peers. Have ideas you’re eager to implement at your workplace? This hands-on course blends real-world case studies with interactive exercises and equips you with practical templates, frameworks, and worksheets to begin crafting an AI strategy—either for a hypothetical scenario or tailored to your organization.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify AI opportunities, lead AI-driven projects, and ensure responsible AI adoption, leveraging the full potential of both predictive and generative AI.

This course is ideal if you:

  • want to understand how AI can drive business growth and innovation
  • are looking to develop a strategic AI roadmap for your organization
  • need to create governance policies and ethical guidelines for AI adoption
  • aim to measure and maximize the ROI of AI investments.

Our partners

Braintoy LogoSAIT is proud to offer the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Leaders course—developed and delivered by Braintoy, a Western Canadian AI/ML solutions company working with organizations worldwide. Braintoy is on a mission to make AI and machine learning accessible to everyone. Their low-code/no-code platform, mlOS, enables organizations across sectors like energy, finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications to deploy AI quickly and effectively. By partnering with educational institutions, Braintoy helps individuals gain the skills to apply AI for better decision-making, efficiency, and safety. At the core of their work is a commitment to breaking down barriers and empowering digital citizens to use AI for meaningful, human-centred innovation.

To be successful in this intermediate-level course, we recommend you have:

  • current or recent work experience in a leadership, management, or decision-making role; and
  • some basic understanding and exposure to AI tools.

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • examine the role of AI (ML and GAI) in business and key AI concepts
  • develop an AI strategic road map
  • create governance policies for AI
  • utilize popular AI tools to solve meaningful problems
  • implement change management strategies for AI adoption, including both ML and GAI
  • assess and measure the impact of AI investments, including those in generative AI
  • articulate how ML and GAI will shape the future of business and work. 

To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca. 

Upcoming dates

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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.

After you've completed this course

Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Costs

Technology

To be successful in this course, you’ll need:

A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

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Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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