AI Professional Development Program
Context
AI is reshaping our world, arguably faster than any other technology before. Private and public organizations alike are facing urgent questions:
- How can AI be used strategically to improve processes, performance, products in their context?
- What are the opportunities, limitations, risks that need to be considered and addressed?
- How can organizations ensure they remain competitive and stay on top of rapidly evolving trends?
Offer
The University of Borås – a trusted and experienced partner in education, business, and technology – provides professional development programs tailored for both, the public and private sectors. With deep expertise in AI education, application, and strategy, we help to move from uncertainty to clarity.
Read about the courses below on this webpage.
Purpose
The program enables professionals in different parts of an organization and with various backgrounds:
- Build an understanding of AI without needing deep technical expertise.
- Explore how AI can support strategic goals and organizational transformation.
- Gain the confidence to guide teams and decision-makers in AI adoption.
Outcomes
Participants will learn about AI and take first steps toward implementation as they begin to:
- Identify which applications are most relevant for a particular organization with its individual goals.
- Recognize opportunities for process enhancement and product innovation.
- Develop initial plans to improve innovation, performance, and cost in individual target areas.
- Quantify targets, potential outcomes and necessary resources to start an organization’s AI journey.
- Build awareness of cybersecurity aspects and ethical considerations.
Formats
The program (in-person or hybrid) is tailored to an organization’s context and availability, e.g.:
- 1-Day Seminar – compact introduction to concepts and applications for professionals.
- 3-Day Course – deeper exploration with hands-on work on a chosen problem statement.
Why Get Involved?
As AI is continuing to evolve, it is important to get acquainted with the matter realizing that:
- Many organizations lack in-house AI experts but still need answers.
- Staying competitive requires not just adopting AI, but also building trust, skills, and readiness.
- Early adoption of AI enables organizations to transform proactively, instead of reacting after competitors having moved ahead.
Contact
Sven Beiker, Adjunct Professor
Department of Engineering, Högskolan i Borås
Allégatan 1, SE - 501 90 Borås
sven.beiker@hb.se, 070-297 19 83