AI for Entrepreneurs

7 weeks Course

Overview

This course introduces learners to the practical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in small business environments. Learners will explore how AI tools can leverage workflows, enhance human and AI decision-making, and reduce operational stress in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Through hands-on activities, learners will apply AI to real-world business challenges such as drafting communications, planning social media, analyzing finances, and responding to customer inquiries. Emphasis is placed on selecting the right tool for the task and using it responsibly and effectively. Learners will develop their custom AI adoption plan after completion of this course and apply it immediately to their business.

You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Prerequisite(s):

It is strongly recommended that students have a mastery of competencies usually obtained by completing SH-PROG70050 AI Prompt Engineering and SH-PROG70052 Agentic AI.

We recommend that you use a computer to complete the online registration process as you may encounter an error if using a device such as a phone or tablet. If you have already encountered an error when registering, please contact us:

Admissions Office

Continuing Education Office

705.474.7600 ext. 5123
admissions@canadorecollege.ca

705.474.7600 ext. 5601 
ce@canadorecollege.ca

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Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.

Textbooks are available at the Campus Shop for in class, Contact North, and iLearn/D2L courses. The Campus Shop does not carry most OntarioLearn textbooks. OntarioLearn textbooks can be purchased at www.textnet.ca

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.