Phase 1: AI Fundamentals & Business Impact
The goal is to build a strong foundation. Understand core AI concepts, key terminology, and how AI creates tangible value in a business context. This phase is about learning the language of AI to inform strategic decisions.
Key Learning Modules
- Differentiating AI, Machine Learning & Deep Learning
- AI Use Cases in Sales, Marketing, and Operations
- Data Governance and Quality for AI
- Understanding AI Ethics and Bias
📊 Resource Mix for Phase 1
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Online Courses: 50% (e.g., Coursera, IBM Education)
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YouTube Explainers: 35% (e.g., IBM Technology, Google AI)
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Webinars & Events: 15% (e.g., Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)
🎓 Domain-Specific Focus Areas
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AI in CRM (Salesforce): 95% Importance
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Predictive Analytics: 85% Importance
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Conversational AI: 75% Importance
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Process Automation: 80% Importance
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AI for Data Analysis: 90% Importance
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Prompt Engineering: 88% Importance
Phase 2: AI in Your Domain
This phase deepens your understanding of AI applications directly relevant to your expertise in RevOps, SalesOps, and Salesforce. The focus shifts from theory to practical, role-specific knowledge.
Critical Resources
- ☁️Salesforce Trailhead: Master Einstein AI basics and business applications.
- 💬Generative AI Tools: Practice prompt engineering on ChatGPT & Google Gemini.
- 📺Targeted Webinars: Learn from industry leaders like Gong and HubSpot.
Phase 3: Practical Application
Knowledge becomes power through application. This ongoing phase is about continuously applying what you've learned to solve real-world business problems, turning theoretical understanding into strategic impact.
The Application Cycle
💡 Essential AI Platform Categories
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CRM
Salesforce Einstein AI: Native AI capabilities.
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Generative AI Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude proficiency.
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RevOps Platforms: Gong, Clari, Chorus AI for sales intelligence.
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Customer Service AI: Zendesk, Intercom for support.
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Business Intelligence (BI) with AI: Tableau, Power BI insights.
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Cloud AI Platforms: Vertex AI, Azure AI, SageMaker overview.
Your AI Leadership Arsenal
Experiment with AI Tools
✨ AI Concept Explainer: Clarify Complex Terms
Quickly get concise, business-focused explanations for any AI term. This feature demonstrates how AI can simplify complex jargon for leaders.
✨ General AI Use Case Idea Generator: Innovate Operations
Spark new ideas! This tool can brainstorm practical AI use cases to improve general business operations and customer engagement.
✨ Role-Specific AI Use Case Generator: Tailored Impact
Discover how AI can specifically benefit your role. Enter a job title to generate tailored AI use case ideas for your domain.