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DTBS 0004 - Data & AI Strategy

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Course Description

AI is not separate from your data strategy; it’s an accelerator. When you learn to build it into a clear strategy, AI can scale use cases, drive results, boost efficiency and broaden access to data across the organization. 

This course introduces essential concepts and frameworks to help you build a data strategy tailored to your organization’s goals. Learn how and what data to collect from the start to get the answers you need in the end. 

With the use and accessibility of AI quickly growing, the ability for it to produce trustworthy results through well-governed, high-quality data is more critical than ever. The insights in this course are vital for any data analyst or leader who is charged with responsibly harnessing the potential of data and maximizing its value. 

Course Outline/Topics

  • What is AI and data strategy, and why is it important? 
  • Identify strategic uses of data for AI 
  • Three ways data delivers value to AI 
  • Data collection: data elements that are required for meaningful AI insights 
  • Data analysis and insights 
  • Technology to support your AI and data strategy 
  • Future-proofing your AI and data strategy 

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Define AI and data strategy, and examine its purpose in business and organizations
  • Identify key concepts and frameworks of an AI and data strategy
  • Apply AI and data strategy to your organization or one you know

Prerequisites

Prior data-handling experience is required. No coding or specific data courses are required prior to taking this course.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who want to learn best practices for setting up an AI and data strategy and analysis to obtain the most useful insights with and without AI. Participants must already have a good understanding of data handling.

Testimonials

"Great interactive work with data case. Great real-world examples of data usage in today’s business environment."
-Participant, Spring 2024

"Great course, I really liked that we were introduced to the concept while simultaneously being able to start fleshing out a Use Case for our actual work. Anthony is a great instructor! Super passionate and engaged. He actively listens and provides feedback on the course exercises."
-Participant, Spring 2024

Instructors

  • Anthony Virgilio

Applies Towards the Following Credentials

  • Data Analysis – Advanced Certificate : Required
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DTBS 0004 - 260310V

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Mar 10, 2026
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$495.00
Section Title
Data & AI Strategy
Type
Live Online
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 10, 2026 to Mar 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $495.00
CEUs
0.7 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Anthony Virgilio

Section Note

No class on Wed, March 11
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Anthony Virgilio

Anthony Virgilio joined Laughlin Constable in 2013 and currently serves as a senior analyst and strategist for a number of clients, some of which include ASPCA, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, and R. W. Baird.

Anthony is passionate about leveraging data to inform business and marketing strategy. He primarily focuses on mining complex data sets to glean insight using various techniques for collection, structure and visualization.

DTBS 0004 - 260310V - Data & AI Strategy

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Anthony Virgilio

Anthony Virgilio joined Laughlin Constable in 2013 and currently serves as a senior analyst and strategist for a number of clients, some of which include ASPCA, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, and R. W. Baird.

Anthony is passionate about leveraging data to inform business and marketing strategy. He primarily focuses on mining complex data sets to glean insight using various techniques for collection, structure and visualization.

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