AI 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
Stay tuned for Spring 2026 dates
To request additional program information, please fill out our interest form.
Delivery Method
One full day, on-campus
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.
- 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. |
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.
Program Faculty
Srini Koushik, a distinguished AI expert at the Fisher College of Business, brings over 35 years of experience leading digital transformation in global Fortune 250 organizations—including the last decade focused on AI-led innovation and transformation. As an AI expert practitioner and engaged collaborator with faculty across disciplines, he is the Academic Director for AI for Non-Degree Programs. In the Spring, he is teaching Fisher students why AI Fluency is the critical competency needed to thrive in the AI era.