University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) · on Coursera
Four Wharton courses covering AI fundamentals, machine learning for marketing and finance, people analytics and the ethics of AI in business. A low-cost way for managers and analysts to get an Ivy League business school's framing of applied AI.
Executives, managers, product leaders, founders. This is a beginner-level course in AI for Business & Leadership, running about 4 courses, approx. 1-6 months at 10 hrs/week.
Included with Coursera Plus ($49/month) or per-specialization subscription; free to audit. Page shows 'Enroll for free' and 'Included with Coursera Plus'; the FAQ states the specialization cannot be completed free and financial aid is available. Seen 2026-11-01.
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