AI in the Wild
Harness the power of AI, without being left behind
Next session:
October 16th : 6 Weeks
Thursdays, 9am-12pm, Online
Cost: $2,900
At the end of this course, you will be able to work with all forms of AI in a way that allows you to participate in the evaluation and delivery of AI solutions.
Learn how AI can elevate your career or business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown to become a major disruptive force in business, economics, and beyond. There is no organization or individual who will be left unaffected by this emerging technology. That makes this both an exciting and dangerous time.
Over six weeks, this program will put you in a position of control and confidence by gaining a solid understanding of what Artificial Intelligence is (and isn’t).
- Practical, hands-on AI learning for businesses, focusing on real-world applications and ethical considerations.
- 6 weeks of content, covering AI basics, predictive ML, NLP, recommendation engines, and generative AI.
- Emphasis on design considerations, data importance, bias awareness, and ethical implications throughout the course.
No matter what your level of experience with AI is, this program will strengthen and expand your skills and knowledge around this vital topic. InceptionU integrates mild, medium, and spicy elements to the program to make sure the challenge you experience works best for you

Who’s AI in the Wild for?
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Leaders and managers who are trying to see where AI fits into their world.
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Policy makers who need to respond to the rapidly changing dynamics associated with AI.
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Technology professionals who would like to integrate AI knowledge and skill into their existing suite of technology skills to improve competency in emerging scenarios and create smoother integrations.
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People who want to understand how to effectively integrate AI into their work functions to improve business value while avoiding the many traps and difficulties that are inherent in this technology.
Alumni testimonials
Henry Ha
Kahled Elbitar, CEO
Solution Stack
I decided to seek some more formal training, and that was at InceptionU. And I was blown away with how fast I was able to learn the basics that I had been struggling over for two years that I was trying to do it on my own; how succinctly they were able to teach it, and then go way past that and blow your expectations out for how much you can learn in a short period of time.
Aric Crosson-Bouwers
My experience at InceptionU has blown me away. I had high expectations to learn the technical skills, and what I found at InceptionU is that they bring all the right people, not only for techinical skills, but for what tech can be. The diversity in the cohort, and the diversity in the facilitators has been great. InceptionU has been a game-changer and a life changer for me.
Vince Iannelli
InceptionU's MVP program was the perfect opportunity to Collegium to work with, test, and identify top talent for our hiring needs. We are proud to say that we employ three graduates of the InceptionU program and fully intend to source more elite talent from the next cohorts.
Luke West, Founder
Collegium
Learn how AI can elevate your career or business
Each week includes theoretical concepts, practical applications, and hands-on exercises. There will be a focus on real-world business use cases and ethical considerations through mini-projects within each week and the option to build a larger business-specific AI application or other relevant project that covers the whole program.
Key topics covered

Understanding types of AI
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Where Artificial Intelligence comes from
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The wisdom of solving problems using AI
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Business cases for AI
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The similarities and differences of Machine Learning, Predictive AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI and more

Addressing AI misconceptions and fears
- Common misconceptions about AI capabilities (e.g., chatbot development without proper training data)
- Emphasis on critical thinking and understanding AI limitations

Tools and platforms
- Exploring various AI tools and platforms throughout the course (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Azure, AWS)
- Prompt engineering

Ethical and legal implications
- Ongoing discussion of ethical considerations in AI development and deployment
- Exploration of legal implications, noting that legal and ethical considerations may not always align
- Addressing bias in AI systems and data

Data importance and quality
- Emphasizing the critical role of data in AI development throughout the course
- Discussing challenges of data quality, bias, and the "cold start" problem in AI applications

Future AI developments
- Potential future AI developments, focusing on near-term practical advancements rather than speculative long-term scenarios
- Touching on concepts like emergent behaviour in complex AI systems
What will I get out of this program?
At the end of this course you will be able to work with all forms of Artificial Intelligence in a way that allows you to participate in the evaluation and delivery of solutions. You will be able to identify appropriate uses for AI implementations and be able to manage the ethical and business risks effectively.
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Online-only program
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Expert instructors
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No prerequisites
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Designed for differing levels of experience & knowledge
Start your registration
Registering for AI in the Wild is a multi-step process. Take the first step and share your basic information to get started.
01. Tell us about yourself
02. Complete the registration process
03. Expand your AI knowledge
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Experienced facilitators dedicated to your success

Margaret Glover
With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to building, refining, and scaling. From developing marketing strategies to streamlining operations and leading product innovation, her focus has consistently been on driving meaningful results. In early-stage startups, she has thrived in dynamic environments, embracing the opportunity to contribute broadly, learn quickly, and bring bold ideas to life.

Greg Hart
As the co-founder of and facilitator at InceptionU, Greg is a super connected entrepreneur, visionary and essential part of the InceptionU team. His expertise in design and critical thinking is a core component of our essential skills program. Greg guides our learners to think beyond what they ‘think’ they know and question everything. Greg's classes on critical and design thinking are student favourites, with several learners remarking that critical thinking has been invaluable to their training as software developers.

Your questions, answered.
1. What is InceptionU’s philosophy on learning?
At InceptionU, we believe that humans learn by doing. We've built experiential programs that are active, discovery driven, immersive, to build core competencies (both technical and non-technical) and challenging all in a supportive environment.
2. Will I be required to do any preparation prior to the start of the program?
Depending on your level of technical experience coming into the program, some online preparation may be required. During the application process we will provide additional information on how to prepare.
3. Will I get a certification?
No. InceptionU emphasizes genuine learning over certification. We can confidently tell you that our programs will lead to meaningful career opportunities. InceptionU will provide you with the technical skills and metaskills, like critical thinking and design thinking, that you need to succeed in your future career.
4. Is InceptionU an accredited education institution?
Fortunately, we are not! This allows us to be agile and adaptable with our curriculum as technology evolves. We are sponsored by the Hunter Family Foundation and we work closely with Calgary Economic Development (CED) and Rainforest Alberta. We consult with industry partners to design and develop curriculum that aligns with industry trends and workforce needs.
Start your registration
Registering for AI in the Wild is a multi-step process. Take the first step and share your basic information to get started.
01. Tell us about yourself
02. Complete the registration process
03. Expand your AI knowledge