RMIT University
Developing AI Strategy
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Intermediate
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Course Type: Short Course
- Total Price: $1,900
Discover the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on your business and learn how to build an AI strategy to keep ahead of the curve.
Course overview
With 31% of enterprises expected to add AI into their strategy over the next 12 months (Adobe), it’s never been more critical to upskill. Today’s neural networks and machine learning algorithms are more likely to drive an autonomous car, analyse property markets, power a chatbot or help with clinical diagnoses and suggest treatments. The real challenge facing AI isn’t potential applications; it’s getting companies to recognise them.
This industry-approved short course, developed with Amazon Web Services, explores AI's potential to disrupt your business. Master the AI basics, make agile decisions and get ahead of the curve.
- Develop an AI strategy for your business: Learn to identify AI opportunities, integrate AI solutions and create a tailored roadmap for organisational innovation and competitive advantage.
- Gain industry-validated skills: Master AI concepts, applications and ethical considerations with insights from top industry partners like AWS and earn an RMIT credential to showcase your expertise.
- Flexible, mentor-supported learning: Study 100% online with support from expert mentors and industry leaders, balancing your professional growth with work and life commitments.
Key facts
3rd November, 2025
What you will study
- Module 1: What is AI?
- Module 2: Applying AI.
- Module 3: Finding AI and Machine Learning opportunities for your business.
- Module 4: An AI solution for your problem.
- Module 5: Select a business opportunity.
- Module 6: What’s next?
Who should attend
- Professionals with strategic decision-making abilities who would like to communicate and apply AI learnings to their management style.
- Data Analysts and Scientists who want to understand the basics of AI and how to apply higher-level business thinking to use AI in their projects and roles.
What you will learn
- Artificial Intelligence fundamentals
- Natural language processing
- Frameworks for AI opportunities
- Data and cloud strategy
- Optimising business case
- Road map and implementation plan
- Ethics
Pathways
At RMIT Online, we're committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey. RMIT's flexible learning pathways can be tailored to align with your individual educational goals. When taken in combination with other specific Future Skills short courses, this course is eligible for credit into certain RMIT degree programs, subject to entry requirements.
Who You Will Learn From
Rhys Evans
General Manager, Versent (Southern region)
Our industry mentors are available to provide 1:1 feedback and guidance on your course work. Our mentors on this course include people like Rhys Evans. Rhys has over 15 years' experience in delivering quality business outcomes with technology. He's been a CTO, a leader at NAB and a seasoned systems integrator with a passion for everything being code. He loves a challenge and is passionate about getting tech projects "done, done!"
Mark Wolfe
Practice Director for Cloud, Versent & AWS APN Cloud Warrior
RMIT Online has built our courses in partnership with industry, providing you with the latest industry insights and best practices from the real world of work. Our subject matter experts on this course include people like Mark Wolfe. Mark is the go-to guy when you need anything code related solved. He's been a CTO, part of a start-up, developer and all-round network guru. When he's not designing and building software for telecommunications and IoT industries, he spends his time building his self-driving car or mountain biking.
Learner Success Team
RMIT Online
Our learner success team are here to help you with 1:1 coaching, tips on how to successfully study online, and any questions or concerns you may have.
Akshay Kumar
Subject Matter Expert
Akshay Kumar (Shay) brings a unique blend of engineering and strategic expertise, complemented by a proven track record of leading critical cloud and network automation initiatives at organisations like Commonwealth Bank, Telstra and Amazon Web Services. With a passion for empowering future leaders, Shay fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, equipping students with invaluable knowledge and resources to excel in harnessing AI's transformative power for strategic and innovative purposes.
Peter Jackowski
Expert Industry Mentor
Peter is an accomplished professional services and management consulting Director with nearly 20 years’ experience. Peter helps clients solve complex challenges, generate sustainable value, and unlock the value of digital and emerging technologies including AI, Analytics, and Automation.
Poonam Nair
Expert Industry Mentor
Poonam Nair is deeply committed to educating top organisations and startups on the strategic implementation of generative AI. In her role at Microsoft in the Contact Centre group, she plays a key part in driving AI transformation initiatives. Poonam brings a practical understanding of considerations such as the costing of large language models, responsible AI governance, proof of concept development, roadmap planning, and best practices for AI delivery and execution. Her genuine passion for innovation using AI positions her as an excellent mentor for those looking to navigate the complexities of an AI course.
Industry Partnerships and Accreditations
