Technology Acceleration Program

Make Disruptive Technology Your Advantage

About the Technology Acceleration Program

Wharton’s Technology Acceleration Program offers a dynamic introduction to emerging technologies, such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), and explores their implications for various industries. You will discover that technology is not a threat to the workforce, but it does require organizations to create processes for humans and robots to coexist. At the end of this program, you will be able to:

Evaluate the growth potential and evolution of disruptive technologies.
Compare successful and unsuccessful disruptive technology business ventures.
Identify current and future machine learning, deep learning (DL), and artificial intelligence applications.
Examine how using robots for automation will transform organizational operations.
Identify potential applications of blockchain technology within various industries.

Program Modules

This program is an introduction to emerging technologies, such as AI, DL, NFTs, and the Internet of Things (IoT). You will explore how disruptive technology challenges the status quo and how your enterprise can adapt and adopt to new processes, spurring your own disruption in the marketplace.

1Module 1: Introduction to Disruptive Technologies (Two weeks)

2Module 2: Artificial Intelligence (Two weeks)

3Module 3: Automation Using Robots (One week)

4Module 4: Blockchain (One week)

For full details about the curriculum, including the session schedule, please download the brochure.

Program Highlights

Live Faculty Lectures

Bite-Sized Learning

Real-World Examples

Reflective Journals

Polls & Discussions

Knowledge Checks

Application-Based Learning

Peer-Based Learning

On-Demand Video Sessions

Capstone Project

Who Should Attend?

Strategic in focus, this program offers a comprehensive approach to the challenges every organization must consider when adapting to and adopting disruptive new processes and technologies, such as AI and ML. It is particularly relevant for the roles listed below.

Mid- to Senior-Level Tech Managers seeking to build a technology road map based on emerging technologies and gain an understanding of the future of work—the progression, scope, and challenges of technological development. Representative roles include:

Director of Technology
VP of Technology
Director of Information Services
IT Director

Tech Lead
IT Project Manager
Director of Engineering
Engineering Manager

Tech Manager
IT Manager
Systems Manager

Senior Leaders and C-Suite Executives seeking to leverage disruptive technologies to create business value and gain an understanding of the potential in autonomous robots, blockchain technology, and smart contracts. Representative roles include:

Director of Technology
VP of Technology
Director of Information Services
IT Director

Chief Financial Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Product Officer
VP of Marketing

VP of Business Development
VP of Product Development
Executive Director
Managing Director

Consultants seeking to offer innovative solutions using emerging technologies to prepare client organizations for the future of business and technology, such as process optimization and decentralized finance. Representative roles include:

Consultant
Senior Consultant

Principal Consultant
IT Consultant

Digital Transformation Consultant
Technology Consultant

Entrepreneurs seeking to develop businesses around emerging technologies by identifying untapped potential in ML, AI, DL, RPA, and blockchain.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.

Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.

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