AI Pathway Details
Online, self-paced — learn on your schedule
10-30 hours per course
$49–279 per course
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Save time, cut costs, and compete smarter with AI.
At Ohio State, we help businesses confidently use AI. Whether you're starting up or scaling up, we'll share tools and resources to boost efficiency, spark ideas, and support your goals. You'll learn how to apply tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to automate tasks, enhance your marketing, and improve customer service — no tech background needed.
- 91% of small business owners say AI tools are vital to their competitiveness (Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council)
- 96% of small business owners who have deployed AI in their businesses will continue investments (SBE Council)
- 40% of small businesses are already leveraging AI as a tool for marketing and sales growth (Bluevine)
Courses designed for immediate business impact
Introduction to Generative AI ($49)
Learn how to:
- Use ChatGPT for writing, planning, and productivity
- Write effective prompts for consistent results
- Apply AI to everyday business tasks
- Understand ethical AI use
- Complete a personal AI project
Perfect for: Small business owners and professionals new to AI.
AI for Small Business: Customer Success ($279)
Take AI further and:
- Learn to use popular AI chatbots more effectively for business needs
- Understand key ethical considerations and limitations of using AI in small business
- Discover how AI can enhance your social media marketing and customer acquisition
- Set up AI-powered customer service agents to improve support and satisfaction
Perfect for: Business owners ready to scale customer engagement with the workforce you currently have.
AI for Small Business: Social Media Marketing ($279)
Leverage AI tools to:
- Streamline and improve content creation, audience targeting, and campaign personalization
- Automate social media management and analyze performance metrics using AI
- Apply responsible AI practices in marketing, with attention to data privacy and transparency
Perfect for: Marketing professionals, small business owners, and digital strategists looking to enhance efficiency and precision in their campaigns.
Coming soon
- Bundle the AI Pathway courses for a reduced price.
Why learn AI for your small business?
Small business owners in Ohio and beyond are discovering that AI can:
- Save hours each week by automating repetitive tasks
- Cut marketing costs while increasing reach
- Deliver better customer service
- Help you compete with larger companies
Who should enroll?
The AI for Small Business courses are ideal for:
- Small business owners looking to modernize operations
- Entrepreneurs seeking to grow without large budgets
- Marketers or solo business operators
- Anyone curious about AI and ready to apply it right away
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Your competitors may already be using AI—don’t get left behind.
