AI+ Foundation™
Applied AI for Business
4 hours
Course description
The AI+ Foundation program provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering its core principles, ethical implications, and applications across industries. This foundational certification empowers learners to understand AI’s transformative potential in business, society, and personal growth. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises such as prompt engineering, learners gain practical insights into AI’s capabilities, limitations, and career pathways.
The program is designed to demystify AI and equip participants with the knowledge to responsibly engage with AI tools, evaluate their impact, and identify opportunities to leverage AI for innovation, productivity, and ethical decision-making.
Target audience
This program is positioned at the Foundation level, suitable for:
▪ Aspiring AI enthusiasts seeking structured knowledge in AI concepts and applications.
▪ Professionals in technology, business, or operations aiming to understand AI’s transformative potential.
▪ Ethics and policy makers interested in the societal and ethical implications of AI.
▪ Career changers exploring entry points into AI-related careers.
▪ Students and graduates preparing for opportunities in technology and innovation.
Course requirements
▪ Curiosity about AI and interest in its impact on industries and society
▪ Awareness of ethical considerations around emerging technologies
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
▪ Understand the fundamentals of AI, its history, evolution, and real-world applications.
▪ Interact effectively with AI models through prompt engineering to optimize outputs.
▪ Explore AI’s role in transforming business practices, industry operations, and decision-making.
▪ Recognize the ethical considerations and biases associated with AI deployment.
▪ Identify the future directions of AI and its impact on the job market and global challenges.
▪ Apply AI knowledge to personal and professional contexts through case studies and activities.
Program Details
▪ Program Duration: 1/2 day (4 hours)
▪ Delivery Mode: Instructor-led (virtual or classroom) with group activities, case studies, and discussions
▪ Class Capacity: Minimum 10, maximum 15 participants for interactivity
▪ Exam Format: 50 questions, 70% passing, 90 minutes, online proctored exam
▪ Certification: AI CERTs, AI+ Foundation Certification
Course teachers
Mahmoud Ghoz
With over 22 years of industry experience, Mahmoud brings expertise in leading organizational
transformations, optimizing processes, and managing legacy systems across diverse company
sizes and regions. His deep understanding of the entire business lifecycle allows him to implement
impactful changes at every stage of transformation.
For the last decade, Mahmoud has been dedicated to Lean and Agile methodologies, successfully
guiding large-scale initiatives that promote organizational agility and a culture of continuous
improvement. His work focuses on reducing inefficiencies, driving sustainable growth, and
delivering measurable results.
As a certified instructor for prestigious organizations such as Scrum Alliance, ICAgile, Kanban
University, DASA, and SAFe, Mahmoud has empowered numerous professionals in Agile practices.
Additionally, his credentials as a Hogan assessor and an Intelligent Leadership Advanced Certified
Coach from John Mattone Global enhance his leadership coaching approach.
Mahmoud’s executive coaching is centered on leadership development, fostering agile teams,
driving sustainable organizational change, and promoting executive growth through a deep
understanding of human dynamics.
Mahmoud Ghoz
Course Plan
| Section 01 Module 1 | Introduction to AI & Its Impact
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| Section 02 Module 2 | Prompt Engineering u2013 Interacting with AI
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| Section 03 Module 3 | AI in Business & Industry Applications
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| Section 04 Module 4 | AI Ethics & Bias
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| Section 05 Module 5 | The Future of AI & Career Opportunities
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