Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

AI for Decision Makers

Ava Hoffman, PhD
Candace Savonen, MS
Elizabeth Humphries, PhD

Instructors: Ava Hoffman, PhD

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14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course is made up of four minicourses and describes key information regarding AI for decision makers. This first module explains the structure of the content and the motivation.

What's included

1 video2 readings

This minicourse on Exploring AI Possibilities for Decision Makers explores the growing use of AI across disciplines and its potential benefits and challenges.

What's included

7 videos7 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

This minicourse is intended to introduce some of the major ethical issues related to using and developing AI tools, as well as possible general mitigation strategies for those in decision making positions. It also introduces real-world examples of situations that revealed troubling ethical concerns. The course is not meant to replace legal or ethical counsel, but rather to introduce topics to help such discussions.

What's included

7 videos9 readings7 assignments5 discussion prompts

This minicourse is designed to equip participants with resource and project considerations when undertaking any AI project. Participants will gain an understanding of the decision-making process between adopting pre-built AI products and constructing custom models, taking into account project complexity and customization requirements.

What's included

9 videos8 readings7 assignments5 discussion prompts

This minicourse is intended to equip you with the knowledge you need to develop an effective AI policy for your organization.

What's included

10 videos9 readings6 assignments6 discussion prompts

Instructors

Ava Hoffman, PhD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
4 Courses1,395 learners
Candace Savonen, MS
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
9 Courses3,057 learners

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