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IBM AI Foundations for Business Specialization
The IBM AI Foundations for Business Specialization on Coursera is a beginner-level program designed for business leaders considering AI solutions. The curriculum introduces the core concepts of artificial intelligence and data science, and presents the AI Ladder framework for deploying AI in an enterprise. Learners explore tools like generative AI and gain skills in big data, cloud computing, and machine learning methods. The self-paced program has a headline estimate of 4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week, while the FAQ estimates approximately 20 hours in total. Earning the shareable provider-issued course certificate requires completing the 3-course series, which includes checks for understanding. As shown in the United States on 7 October 2026, the program is taught in English.
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- Price
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- Provider link
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- Time
- 4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week
- Level
- Beginner level
- Credential
- Provider-issued course certificate
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- Prerequisites
- The provider states that no prior experience or knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science is required.
- Format
- Online, flexible schedule, learn at your own pace
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What’s covered
- Course 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Course 2: What is Data Science?
- Course 3: The AI Ladder: A Framework for Deploying AI in your Enterprise
Prerequisites: The provider states that no prior experience or knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science is required.
What you actually do
What the credential is
- Credential type
- Provider-issued course certificate · www.coursera.org / ibm-ai-foundations-for-business
- Credential
- Shareable certificate · www.coursera.org / ibm-ai-foundations-for-business
- Issuer
- IBM · www.coursera.org / ibm-ai-foundations-for-business
- Sharing
- Add to your LinkedIn profile · www.coursera.org / ibm-ai-foundations-for-business
- Exam requirement
- The program includes Checks for Understanding in each course to assess practical application. Earning the credential requires completing the 3-course specialization, but it is not explicitly established whether a separate comprehensive final exam is required. · www.coursera.org / ibm-ai-foundations-for-business
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