Full course description
This course will run from May 3-May 23, 2027
Registration Deadline: Registrations will be accepted through May 3, 2027. Detailed instructions for enrolling with Canvas Catalog can be found at this link. If you have any questions regarding enrollment or this course, please contact ocpe@vcu.edu for assistance.
Description: This noncredit advanced online, asynchronous course prepares learners to design AI-enabled systems, lead organizational adoption, and steward responsible innovation. Participants explore agentic workflows, knowledge bases, human factors in change management, and future-oriented planning. This course positions learners as leaders rather than individual users of AI tools.
Who Should Enroll
Directors, senior strategists, innovation leaders, experienced consultants, and administrators responsible for organizational design or policy.
Course Outcomes
- Design AI-enabled workflows and systems
- Build and maintain organizational knowledge resources
- Lead adoption and manage resistance
- Apply human-centered and ethical design principles
Course Requirements
Participants are required to have access to an AI tool of their choice. A paid subscription is strongly recommended.
Instructor:
Nancy Kent Smith
Discounts: An early registration discount is available through October 30, 2026. Use promo code EARLY263 for a 10% discount.
Discounts are also available for military and VCU alumni, faculty and staff. Please email ocpe@vcu.edu to obtain your coupon code prior to registration. Any available coupon codes must be used/applied at the time of enrollment, cannot be combined with other discounts/coupons or waivers, and will not be retroactively applied.
Cancellation and Refund Policies: Refunds will be accepted up to 1 week before course start date. In the unlikely event that this workshop is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Student/Participant Conduct: Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/resources/policies/