Data Science for Business Leaders: ML Fundamentals

A no-code introduction for leaders to understanding machine learning (and AI) as a business capability.

Created by: Robert Fox
Data Scientist, CIO

What Will I Learn?

• Learn what models are, how they work, and how they fit in the overall picture of machine learning (ML) and data science.
• Lots of terminology ("AI", "deep learning", etc.); plain and simple explanations (without the hype).
• Fair warning: NO hands-on model development (NO code & NO complex formulas)
• Includes sections dedicated to *identifying* and *quantifying* machine learning opportunities.
• Focused on understanding ML as a capability that can benefit any business.

Requirements

• No prior knowledge required.
• This course has no coding or complex mathematics.
• This class is the prerequisite for other data science courses.

Target audience

• Business leaders, executives, product managers, process owners, service managers, or anyone who is responsible for how their organization operates.
• Suitable for people with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Can be a helpful business-point-of-view for aspiring and experienced data scientists.