AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

Course Overview

The AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders course is designed for business executives, managers, and decision-makers seeking to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive strategic business value. This course equips leaders with the knowledge to understand AI capabilities, identify opportunities for innovation, and make informed decisions regarding AI adoption within their organisations.

Participants will explore the strategic, operational, and ethical implications of AI technologies, including Microsoft’s AI ecosystem, cloud-based AI solutions, and enterprise-grade AI services. The course covers AI strategy, investment decisions, responsible AI practices, and business transformation frameworks, enabling leaders to integrate AI into organisational processes effectively.

By the end of the course, participants will confidently evaluate AI opportunities, oversee AI initiatives, and guide their teams in deploying AI solutions that improve operational efficiency, customer engagement, and competitive advantage. This course is ideal for executives driving digital transformation and AI adoption in their organisations.

Key Learning Outcomes:

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Understand core AI concepts and Microsoft AI technologies
Identify AI use cases and opportunities for business transformation
Evaluate AI projects from ROI, risk, and operational perspectives
Implement responsible and ethical AI practices
Align AI strategy with organisational objectives
Oversee AI deployment and adoption across teams
Communicate AI initiatives effectively to stakeholders

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of IT concepts.
Basic understanding of business concepts.

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Online Instructor-Led Training

Learn from the comfort of your workplace or at home through live virtual sessions led by expert trainers.

Classroom Training

Participate in interactive, face-to-face training in our top 5-star training facilities in Dubai

Onsite Training

Learn a customized curriculum in your workplace to ensure the most impact and team participation.

Overseas Training

Participate in our international training sessions and improve your abilities with world-class instructors.

Target Audiance

This course is designed for executives, business leaders, senior managers, and decision-makers responsible for driving AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives.

Schedule Dates

16 March 2026

AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

22 June 2026

AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

28 September 2026

AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

28 December 2026

AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

Course Content

Basic AI Concepts
Microsoft AI Approach
Copilots - AI Embedded in Everyday Applications
Power Platform - Create AI-Powered Solutions without Writing a Line of Code
Azure AI Services – Building Blocks for Custom AI Application Development
Azure Machine Learning – End-to-End AI Model Development and Management

Considerations for Defining an AI Strategy
Organizational Characteristics that Foster an AI-Ready Culture
Drivers of AI Success
Stages of AI Value Creation

Prepare for the Implications of Responsible AI
Principles of Responsible AI
Establish a System for AI Governance
Take Actions for AI Governance
AI Governance Engagement
Responsible AI at Microsoft

Evaluate and Prioritise AI Investments
Establish AI-Related Roles and Responsibilities
Empower Business Users with AI
Empower Subject Matter Experts with AI

Goals and Challenges for AI in Financial Services
Opportunities for AI in Financial Services Organisations
Customer story - Securing Transactions in Banking
Customer story - Detecting Fraud in Insurance

Goals and Challenges in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, and Healthcare
Opportunities for AI in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, and Healthcare Common AI use Cases in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, and Healthcare
Common AI use Cases in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, and Healthcare
Microsoft AI Use Cases for Health Providers
Customer Story - Improving Patient Recovery

Goals and Challenges in Manufacturing
Common AI Use Cases in Manufacturing
Microsoft AI Technology for Manufacturing Use Cases
Customer story - Empowering Manufacturers to Increase Production Performance

Goals and Challenges in Retail
Opportunities for AI in Retail
Customer Story - Improving Shopping Experience
Customer Story - Using Generative AI to Summarise Product Reviews

Goals and Challenges in Sustainability
Opportunities for AI in Sustainability
Customer Story – Transitioning to Renewable Energy
Customer Story – Automating Marine Resource Monitoring
Customer Story – Optimising Energy Usage

FAQs

Participants will gain an overview of Microsoft Azure AI services, Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, and other enterprise AI solutions, with a focus on their business applications.

Yes. The course includes AI strategy formulation, governance frameworks, compliance considerations, and ethical AI practices for responsible implementation.

Absolutely. Participants will learn to identify AI opportunities, optimise operations, and integrate AI-driven innovation to support organisational transformation.

By providing a clear understanding of AI capabilities, risks, and strategic impact, participants can make informed decisions about AI investments, initiatives, and resource allocation.

Yes. Upon completion, participants receive a course completion certificate demonstrating expertise in strategic AI leadership and business application of Microsoft AI technologies.

AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

Course Overview

Key Learning Outcomes:

Prerequisites: