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Brown University expands AI education portfolio with new Human-Centered AI course

Brown University is expanding its AI education portfolio with the launch of Human-Centered AI, a new executive course focused on responsible, people-centered AI adoption.

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies is expanding its artificial intelligence education portfolio with the launch of Human-Centered AI: Integrating Technology & Human Potential, a new executive education course designed to help leaders guide responsible AI adoption inside their organizations.

Launching April 14, the new course complements Brown’s Applied AI & Data Science offering and reflects a broader commitment to preparing professionals for the real-world challenges of AI — not just building systems, but leading change.

As AI technologies rapidly move from experimentation to everyday use, organizations are discovering that successful adoption depends as much on people, culture and trust as it does on technical capability. Brown’s AI education portfolio is designed to address both sides of that equation.

“As AI moves from experimentation to everyday practice, the real challenge for organizations is no longer just what the technology can do, but how people work with it. Human-Centered AI is designed to help leaders navigate that shift — building trust, exercising judgment and ensuring that AI strengthens human potential rather than replaces it.”

Baba Prasad Professor of the Practice in Leadership
 
Baba Prasad.

A portfolio approach to AI education

Brown’s AI education offerings are intentionally structured to serve professionals at different stages of their AI journey.

The Applied AI & Data Science course focuses on the technical foundations of AI, data science and machine learning, equipping participants with hands-on skills to analyze data, build models and understand how AI systems work in practice.

The newly launched Human-Centered AI course takes a complementary approach, focusing on leadership, ethics and organizational impact. Designed for executives, managers and professionals who influence how AI is introduced, governed and communicated, the course emphasizes responsible decision-making, human judgment and ethical frameworks alongside technological innovation.

Together, the two courses provide a more complete pathway for professionals seeking to build both technical fluency and leadership capability in the age of AI.

Human-Centered AI: Integrating Technology & Human Potential

Human-Centered AI is a live, online course built for working professionals navigating AI-driven change. Across six interactive sessions, participants engage directly with faculty and peers to explore how AI affects people, teams and organizational systems.

Rather than focusing on tools or code, the course centers on questions leaders are already facing:

  • How do you build trust in AI-enabled decisions?
  • How do you communicate responsibly about AI’s role in the workplace?
  • How do ethics, governance and human values shape long-term success?

Participants leave with practical frameworks to guide AI adoption thoughtfully, reduce resistance and align technology with organizational goals.

Preparing leaders for what comes next

By expanding its AI education portfolio, Brown University aims to support professionals across disciplines — from technical specialists to senior leaders — as AI reshapes industries and institutions.

Whether learners are looking to deepen their technical expertise through Applied AI & Data Science or strengthen their leadership approach through Human-Centered AI, the portfolio reflects Brown’s broader mission: combining rigorous scholarship with real-world impact.

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