Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme
Study artificial intelligence, from its history and functionality to the broader ethical, legal, and societal implications at play. Become an informed decision maker and drive innovation forward in your organisation.
Start date
06 August 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
Access resources from start date
Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Programme overview
The Oxford AI Programme was a real eye-opener. The content was fascinating, breaking down complex AI concepts in a way that just made sense, covering everything from AI's history to its business and ethical implications. It was a total lightbulb moment, and I'm excited to apply my learnings in the real world.
Vikas W. | Head of Programme Management, Parameta Solutions
The faculty was exceptionally competent, delivering an intense and enriching learning experience. The diverse, international group of participants made the experience even more valuable, offering unique perspectives and creating a fantastic opportunity to expand my professional network. My understanding of AI, both from a business and broader perspective, has significantly improved.
Andreas Z. | Managing Director, Inside Sales
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly expanding field that is already significantly impacting various sectors of the economy. To gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's potential, it is essential to have a foundational knowledge of the technology. The Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme is a six-week online programme designed to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of AI's history, functionality, capabilities, and ethical considerations.
Throughout the programme, participants will receive guidance from esteemed faculty members from the University of Oxford, enabling them to develop an informed opinion on the applications of AI. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the implications and opportunities of AI in various contexts and build a solid business case for its implementation in their unique organisational setting. Balancing the potential of AI to power disruptive innovations with the inherent challenges those changes bring, this programme takes a nuanced approach to AI as a business tool. By the end of the programme, participants will be well-versed in AI's fundamental principles and equipped to make informed decisions regarding its implementation within their respective organisations.
Transform your strategic vision into reality with the Oxford AI-Driven Business Transformation Executive Programme – an ideal cohort learning experience for ambitious leaders. This powerhouse programme bundles three flagship Oxford Saïd programmes: Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Innovation and Executive Strategy. As part of this cohort, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions at the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation, and strategic leadership.
Is this Oxford AI programme for you?
This online programme is aimed at managers and business leaders from various fields interested in gaining knowledge about the potential and functionality of AI. Additionally, technical professionals like CIOs, IT managers, and business analysts can benefit from this programme to explore the implementation of AI in their organisations.
During this online programme, participants will have the chance to acquire fundamental knowledge about AI without the need for programming skills. Although this is not a technical course, it will help learners develop a basic understanding of AI. Through an exploration of the mechanics of machine learning, participants will be able to describe the different approaches and algorithms, identify workflows, and evaluate the benefits and limitations of each.
This Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Programme overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly expanding field that is already significantly impacting various sectors of the economy. To gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's potential, it is essential to have a foundational knowledge of the technology. The Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme is a six-week online programme designed to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of AI's history, functionality, capabilities, and ethical considerations.
Throughout the programme, participants will receive guidance from esteemed faculty members from the University of Oxford, enabling them to develop an informed opinion on the applications of AI. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the implications and opportunities of AI in various contexts and build a solid business case for its implementation in their unique organisational setting. Balancing the potential of AI to power disruptive innovations with the inherent challenges those changes bring, this programme takes a nuanced approach to AI as a business tool. By the end of the programme, participants will be well-versed in AI's fundamental principles and equipped to make informed decisions regarding its implementation within their respective organisations.
Transform your strategic vision into reality with the Oxford AI-Driven Business Transformation Executive Programme – an ideal cohort learning experience for ambitious leaders. This powerhouse programme bundles three flagship Oxford Saïd programmes: Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Innovation and Executive Strategy. As part of this cohort, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions at the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation, and strategic leadership.
Is this Oxford AI programme for you?
This online programme is aimed at managers and business leaders from various fields interested in gaining knowledge about the potential and functionality of AI. Additionally, technical professionals like CIOs, IT managers, and business analysts can benefit from this programme to explore the implementation of AI in their organisations.
During this online programme, participants will have the chance to acquire fundamental knowledge about AI without the need for programming skills. Although this is not a technical course, it will help learners develop a basic understanding of AI. Through an exploration of the mechanics of machine learning, participants will be able to describe the different approaches and algorithms, identify workflows, and evaluate the benefits and limitations of each.
This Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
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What will set you apart
The ability to assess the implications and possibilities of AI (including generative AI) in your industry, and build a business case for its implementation.
A robust framework to critically examine the social and ethical implications of AI.
A conceptual understanding of machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and algorithms.
Guidance from leading experts and University of Oxford faculty based on their groundbreaking research into the cross-industry applications of AI.
Unlimited access to both the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn and edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Programme curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Artificial intelligence ecosystem
Module 2
AI and machine learning: Understanding the black box
Module 3
Understanding deep learning and neural networks
Module 4
Beyond prediction: Making the most of generative AI
Module 5
AI and society
Module 6
How to drive AI in your business
What past students
think
Koteeswara Rao Nagam
Senior Manager, Ernst & Young UK
The Oxford AI Programme provided me with a foundation and an aspiration to further explore this subject. I am able to relate and identify use cases for the application of AI in the workplace. It’s helped me find new employment and I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to know all about AI.
American Standard Companies Professor of Operations Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Matthias Holweg
American Standard Companies Professor of Operations Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
About the certificate
Learn about AI and earn an official certificate of attendance from Oxford Saïd.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the programme handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the programme.
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
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