AI Fluency Jumpstart for Executives
The AI Jumpstart for Executives delivers a transformative, one-day executive bootcamp that is the gateway to The Ohio State University's pioneering AI Fluency curriculum, empowering organizations and individuals to become AI ready fast. Designed for leaders, managers, and team members across all sectors, this high-impact experience fuses core AI concepts with hands-on, practical application, enabling participants to seize immediate opportunities and accelerate their organization's AI strategy before the day is done.
Developed by world-class faculty made up of seasoned industry practitioners and aligned with Ohio State's Four Pillars of AI Fluency, this Jumpstart provides the confidence, skills, and competitive edge needed to lead in today's AI-driven world, reflecting the university's vision to set a national standard for AI-powered innovation and real-world impact.
Program Details
Program Dates
July 31, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 17, 2026
August 31, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 17, 2026
To request additional program information, please fill out our interest form.
Delivery Method
One full day, on-campus
Cost
July Program
$700 if you register by June 20, 2026
$950 if you register between June 21-July 17, 2026
August Program
$700 if you register by July 20, 2026
$950 if you register between July 21-August 17, 2026
Promotions and Available Discounts
- Discounts are available for Ohio State University employees, OSUWMC employees, Veterans, employees from non-profit organizations, and organizations who send 3 or more employees. For more information about discounts, please contact Alison Cherubini-Hillyer at cherubini-hillyer.1@osu.edu.
TechCred
TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy.
Fisher College of Business is an approved provider of TechCred credentials. The program provides up to $2,000 per individual in reimbursements with proof of credential completion.
- Immediate Skill Transformation: Acquire the foundational knowledge and practical hands-on skills necessary to confidently interact with, evaluate, and deploy AI tools in less than 8 hours.
- AI Leadership Credibility: Gain the technical vocabulary required to communicate effectively with AI architects and data science teams, positioning you as an indispensable AI change agent within your organization.
- Prototype-Driven Learning: Leave the course having built an actual AI prototype for a business challenge, demonstrating tangible skill acquisition for immediate workplace application.
- Official Recognition: Earn an Ohio State Fisher College of Business Certificate in AI Foundational Fluency***
The AI Jumpstart for Executives provides immediate organizational benefits by accelerating the AI journey and mitigating early-stage risk:
| ROI Category | Organizational Impact | Key Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Acceleration | Identify and prioritize immediate "quick-win" opportunities that offer rapid ROI and de-risk longer-term strategic AI investments. | Faster time-to-value; clearer, prioritized AI project roadmap. |
| Workforce Readiness | Ensure executives, managers, and contributors across all departments achieve the minimum AI proficiency required to adopt new tools confidently. | Creation of an 'AI Ready' workforce capable of exploring AI possibilities immediately. |
| Risk Mitigation | Establish foundational knowledge regarding architectural requirements and governance guardrails to keep future AI initiatives compliant and on track. | Reduced risk of costly rework or failed technical deployments. |
| Skill Uplift | Equip existing talent with actionable, no-code/low-code prototyping skills that can be applied to streamline existing business processes. | Immediate productivity gains through applied functional AI skills. |
What You Will Earn
Once you successfully complete the program, you will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. You may proudly display this certificate in your office or home to showcase your accomplishment. You may also add this certificate to the licenses and certifications section of your LinkedIn profile. This will allow you to showcase your newly acquired experience to your network and stand out in your field.
We also value your commitment to learning, and as a token of appreciation, we offer a 10% discount on future topic-based programs you wish to pursue through Executive Education at Fisher College of Business. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and we are proud to be a part of yours.
Upon completion of this high-intensity, one-day program, participants will demonstrate foundational capabilities across the AI Fluency spectrum:
- Demonstrate foundational understanding of core AI technologies and concepts, including machine learning and large language models, as they apply to the global AI landscape and responsible use .
- Evaluate and prioritize high-value opportunities for AI adoption within your field, applying critical frameworks to project measurable ROI and align initiatives with organizational goals .
- Apply hands-on experience with AI tools—acting as both assistant and co-creator—to enhance judgment, synthesize actionable insights, and collaborate efficiently with AI systems.
- Integrate AI responsibly into key operations and business processes, while meeting requirements for input quality, data security, and systemic efficiency.
- Implement initial governance and ethical protocols to de-risk AI deployment, ensuring transparency, equity, and compliance with best practices and societal expectations.
AI Fluency Instructors
35+ years of C-level executive experience leading AI-led innovation at Fortune 250 organizations. Former CIO at Nationwide, CEO at NTT Innovation, President of AI at Rackspace, Distinguished Engineer at IBM. Fisher MBA alumnus. Central Ohio native.