ICBE Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme
Delivered by UCD Professional Academy
23rd May
9 hours over 2 days
Online workshops - live and recorded
Fee: €950 p.p. + VAT
Programme Objectives
This highly interactive and practical programme will give a foundational understanding of AI types, focusing on unique mechanisms and potential of AI, learning from real world applications.
Develop a clear actionable plan for integrating genAI into workflows.
Programme Outline
23rd May, 2024
10:00 - 13:00 - Session 1 - Part 1 (2.5 hours)
Break for lunch 13:00-14:00
14.00 –16.00 - Session 1 - Part 2 (2.5 hours)
30th May, 2024
10.00 – 13.00 – Session 2
23rd May ,2024
Session 1 - Part 1 - 10:00 - 13:00
Understanding Generative AI
Gain a foundational understanding of AI types, focusing on the unique mechanisms and
potential of Generative AI within industrial applications
Recognise how Generative AI serves as a catalyst for innovation and advanced problem-
solving in business contexts.
Learning from Real-World Applications and Mistakes
Identify and analyse industry-specific case studies demonstrating the successful application
of Generative AI to enhance business outcomes.
Learn from best practices and notable failures to navigate common pitfalls and understand
the factors leading to both success and setbacks.
Session 1 - Part 2 - 14.00 –16.00
Generative AI Tools and Techniques: Road to Mastery
Apply Generative AI tools across various industry scenarios (including manufacturing),
from process optimisation to customer engagement.
Introduce team assignment - Team Assignment ('develop a clear actionable plan based on
your learnings')
Breakout room interactions for each group.
Explore practical Generative AI tools and platforms, along with their technical
requirements.
Experimentation in the genAI Industry Simulator
Experience with prompt engineering through individual exercises in an interactive, hands-
on session, reinforcing their understanding of the technology's capabilities.
Devise the most creative and practical use of Generative AI solutions to realistic industry
problems as part of the genAI Industry Simulator (working in groups of 3-4 people).
30th May , 2024
Session 2 - 10.00 – 13.00
Realising Benefits and Effectively Managing Change
Reflect on lessons learned and practical use during the previous week
Identify the strategic advantages and potential ROI of Generative AI
Creating an Actionable Generative AI Implementation Plan
Understand the principles of change management and the role of sponsorship in
successfully adopting new technologies
Who should attend the programme?
This programme is for any individual who wishes to get an understanding on AI its benefits and challenges in an organisational context.
The small class size will allow for lots of interaction.
Victor del Rosal, UCD Professional Academy
AI Educator and Pioneer
Lecturer, Masters in AI for Business, National College of Ireland, Dublin
Founder & Chief Prompt Engineer, Fiveinnolabs, AI innovation consultancy
Book author: "Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work"
Head of Business Analysis for High Tech & Telecom at the Tata Consultancy Services Supply Chain Center of Excellence
Director of Strategy and Business Development for Irish cloud services provider CloudStrong
