Overview

This hyper-focused 4-hour course offers Industrial Systems Engineers (ISEs) a hands-on introduction to the AI tools and concepts revolutionizing the field. Whether you're optimizing factory floors, streamlining supply chains, or improving healthcare operations, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical applications of AI, machine learning, and optimization.

Through real-world use cases, live tool demonstrations, and guided frameworks, you'll learn how to leverage AI technologies to drive efficiency, insight, and innovation in your work. Perfect for ISEs across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and consulting.

What Makes This Different?

Built by ISEs, for ISEs — Real applications in manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, and consulting
Hands-on from Day 1 — Live tool demonstrations you can use immediately
Industry-specific insights — From specialized Industrial Engineering experts, not generic AI instructors 

“Understanding AI isn’t just about keeping up with new technology, it’s about developing the skills that will define the next generation of engineers. The industrialengineer.ai AI Essentials Course helped me connect industrial engineering principles with emerging AI tools, opening doors to opportunities like my current Maintenance AI Integration Co-Op. As the field evolves, learning how to apply AI practically provides a major advantage in solving real-world problems.” 

-- Miles Metzger, University of Wisconsin-Madison

What You Will Learn

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the types of AI and why they are important for Industrial and Systems Engineers
• Apply lessons from high-impact AI case studies in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Healthcare, and Consulting to your own context
• Analyze AI tools and evaluate use cases to determine their immediate applicability to ISE work
• Create a personalized plan for applying AI Tools

Key Topics Covered

Learn in four interactive modules:

• 1.Why Learn AI?
  • Job Growth and Professional Development
  • Solving Big Problems and Saving Time
• 2.What is AI and How Does it Relate to ISE?
  • What is AI and History
  • How to Access AI
• 3.Applications of AI to ISE
  • Case Studies
  • Application in Process Mapping, Fishbone Diagraming, and Data Analysis
• 4.Building Your AI Strategy
  • Planning Your Strategy
  • Adopting Your Strategy and Accessing Support

Prerequisites

None

Exam, Certificate, & Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Upon completion of the course and post course exam, learners will earn a digital certificate and 0.4 CEUs.