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Emerging Technology for Managers Certificate
Emerging Technology for Managers - Professional Development Certificate
Today's professional landscape has seen a steady influx of new and exciting technological advancements that promise to revolutionize a variety of industries. Managers must be familiar with what emerging technologies may impact their organizations and networks and how these developments can be leveraged to boost their workers' performance. The Emerging Technology for Managers professional development certificate addresses blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Learners who have completed this suite of courses are knowledgeable in how each technology affects business processes and how each contributes to a discussion about the future of labor.
Learning and Career Growth
These courses will help you:
- Understand basic artificial intelligence concepts and trends
- Learn about blockchain, the foundation of modern cryptocurrencies, and how the technology might apply to your business
- Evaluate whether an investment in robotics is the right decision for an operation
Duration and Delivery
This certificate consists of 3 courses, each approximately 3 hours in length, for a total of 9 instructional hours. Courses are offered in a self-paced online format, and all courses in this certificate have an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
Fees
The total cost to complete the full certificate is $299 based on the current course fees. Fees are subject to change.
Getting Started
There are no admission requirements for this program. Courses can be taken in any order.
Program Requirements
Complete all 3 required courses to obtain an Emerging Technology for Managers professional development certificate. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% in each course to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments. Upon successful completion, you can download and print a Certificate of Completion.
Courses Include:
- A Manager’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence
- A Manager’s Guide to Blockchain
- A Manager’s Guide to Robotics
Courses in the 'Emerging Technology for Managers Certificate'
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