The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.

Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistFebruary 15, 2024
6 weeks, online
4-6 hours per week
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistWharton’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:
To be prepared for the future, you must understand the technology that will drive it. The faculty experts at the helm of the Technology Acceleration Program have scanned the horizon to evaluate how today’s emerging technologies—Non-Fungible Token (NFTs), artificial intelligence, and smart devices—could transform into the technologies of the future. You will take in a broad scope of technologies from robotic process automation to smart contracts, exploring their potential impacts on how you organize, finance, and operate your enterprise. The goal is not to turn you into a specialized technologist. It is to help you become a leader who creatively collaborates with disruptive technology to drive business value and growth.
According to Deloitte, 51% of CIOs say there is a significant mismatch between today’s skill set and the needs of tomorrow. Staying one step ahead of next-generation technology is the place to start. The next step? Building a business model embedded with, driven by, and carried out in collaboration with emerging technologies.
Global Market for Advanced Robotics by 2025
Global Market for AI by 2027
Global Market for Blockchain by 2025
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.
Disruptive technologies enable organizations to design and create innovations that produce real business value. Learn to develop a technology adoption strategy by devising a go-to-market strategy, assess the value of the technology ecosystem framework, and explore organizations with disruptive technology embedded in the business model.
Discover how current and potential applications of AI, ML, and DL could be a game changer for your organization, explore the advanced decision-making potential of reinforcement learning, and compare the pros and cons of generative artificial intelligence technology.
As autonomous robots, self-driving cars, and robo-soldiers become a reality, consider the managerial challenges for workers to coexist with robots, learn how to adjust facilities and processes for Robotic process automation (RPA), and explore the benefits and challenges of collaborative robots (cobots).
Understand not only why blockchain technology is a disruption that seems to be sticking, but also how your organization can benefit now and in the future, examine the privacy and security mechanisms within blockchain, and explore cryptographic techniques, such as NFTs, IoT, Development Assistance Database (DADs), and decentralized governance.
Disruptive technologies enable organizations to design and create innovations that produce real business value. Learn to develop a technology adoption strategy by devising a go-to-market strategy, assess the value of the technology ecosystem framework, and explore organizations with disruptive technology embedded in the business model.
As autonomous robots, self-driving cars, and robo-soldiers become a reality, consider the managerial challenges for workers to coexist with robots, learn how to adjust facilities and processes for Robotic process automation (RPA), and explore the benefits and challenges of collaborative robots (cobots).
Discover how current and potential applications of AI, ML, and DL could be a game changer for your organization, explore the advanced decision-making potential of reinforcement learning, and compare the pros and cons of generative artificial intelligence technology.
Understand not only why blockchain technology is a disruption that seems to be sticking, but also how your organization can benefit now and in the future, examine the privacy and security mechanisms within blockchain, and explore cryptographic techniques, such as NFTs, IoT, Development Assistance Database (DADs), and decentralized governance.
For full details about the curriculum, including the session schedule, please download the brochure.
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Bite-Sized Learning
Real-World Examples
Reflective Journals
Polls & Discussions
Knowledge Checks
Application-Based Learning
Peer-Based Learning
On-Demand Video Sessions
Capstone Project
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:
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:
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:
Entrepreneurs seeking to develop businesses around emerging technologies by identifying untapped potential in ML, AI, DL, RPA, and blockchain.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.
Download BrochureNote: 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.
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.
More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
You may request a full refund within seven days of your payment or 14 days after the published start date of the program, whichever comes later. If your enrollment had previously been deferred, you will not be entitled to a refund. Partial (or pro-rated) refunds are not offered. All withdrawal and refund requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
After the published start date of the program, you have until the midpoint of the program to request to defer to a future cohort of the same program. A deferral request must be submitted along with a specified reason and explanation. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrollment and are subject to availability of other cohorts scheduled at our discretion. This will not be applicable for deferrals within the refund period, and the limit of one deferral per enrollment remains. All deferral requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.