Fundamentals of Agentic AI: Practical Business Implications and Strategic Leadership

Curious how AI systems that act on their own could reshape the way businesses operate and compete? In this course, Bernard Marr introduces the fundamentals of agentic AI: systems that can reason, plan, take actions, and collaborate alongside human teams as digital coworkers. Bernard explains where these systems create business value and what makes them different from the AI tools you already use. Explore real-world applications, workflow redesign, emerging industry trends, and the governance and ethical considerations that responsible adoption demands. Whether you're a senior leader, strategist, technology professional, or AI-curious learner, this course prepares you to spot the opportunities and risks of this fast-moving technology, assess your organization's readiness, and align AI initiatives with your strategic goals.

Learning objectives
Explain the foundational concepts, capabilities, and business value of agentic AI systems that reason, plan, and act autonomously.
Evaluate how agentic AI can transform workflows, collaboration, and decision-making across industries.
Develop responsible strategies for implementing agentic AI that balance innovation, ethics, risk management, and organizational readiness.