Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions

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What You'll Learn

Apply data analysis and generative AI tools to explore, organize, and interpret information.
Design and implement AI-assisted workflows and systems that use automation, structured data, and practical tool use.
Develop and refine decision-making strategies that use both your judgment and AI-supported insights.

3-Course Series

9 hours

3 hours per course (approx.)

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About Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions

AI is quickly turning into a powerful tool for analyzing information, improving productivity, and supporting decision-making. But knowing how to use it effectively goes beyond basic prompting skills.

In "Applied AI: Data Analysis, Workflows, and Decisions," you’ll learn how to work with AI to solve problems, streamline processes, and make better decisions. Through hands-on projects and practical frameworks, you’ll explore how to analyze data with AI, find opportunities to automate routine work, improve workflows, and evaluate complex choices. You'll also learn systems-thinking approaches that help you see connections, anticipate consequences, and design more effective ways of working.

By the end of the Specialization, you’ll have created workflows that allow you to use AI as a collaborative force that supports your analysis, aids in problem-solving, and allows you to make decisions with confidence in your personal and professional life.

Skills You'll Gain

What You'll Earn

Certificate of Completion: Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.

Modality: 100% Online
Format: Self-Paced
Subject: Data Science

Information Technology

Personal Development
Platform: Coursera

Tina Lasisi

Assistant Professor

3 Learning Experiences

Course content developed by U-M faculty and managed by the university. Faculty titles and affiliations are updated periodically.

Beginner Level

Basic familiarity with computers and internet search is recommended.

Individuals

This experience is available to individual learners on the following platforms:

U-M Community

Free access is only available to current U-M students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Organizations

Special pricing and tailored programming bundles available for organizational partners.

3 Courses in this series

Free U-M Access Course

AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

Learn to use AI tools like ChatGPT to analyze, visualize, and interpret data for real-world applications and projects.

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Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

Learn to design AI workflows and evaluate automation opportunities.
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Rethink How You Decide with AI

Build skills for decision-making through AI-supported insights.