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IT DOESN’T HURT TO ASK...

An MIT xPro Guide to Discussing Professional


Development with Your Employer

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

1. Take a look at the Driving Innovation


with Generative AI course page. Note
3. Customize the yellow areas high-
lighted in the email template on
which topics and learning outcomes page four of this guide and send
align with your company and team the email to your manager.
goals.

2. Review the “Why Learn Generative


AI Now” section on page two of this
4. Need any other information about
the course that might help your
guide and “Common Objections” on case? Email us at [email protected]!
page three to help you develop an
email for your manager or initiate
a conversation with them.
WHY LEARN GENERATIVE AI NOW
Bring these facts and figures into the conversation!

75% of professionals expect generative AI to cause “significant or disruptive


change in the nature of their industry’s competition in the next three years.”
(Source)

65% of businesses regularly use generative AI. (Source)

In a survey of IT leaders, 86% said they “expect generative AI to play a prominent


role at their organizations in the near future.” (Source)

64% of executives reported feeling “a high sense of urgency to adopt generative


AI,” but over half of those respondents admitted that their organization is lacking
“the most critical skills.” (Source)

Using generative AI for customer care could “increase productivity at a value


ranging from 30 to 45% of current function costs.” (Source)

Lack of training is preventing businesses from adopting generative AI, and 50% of
marketers consider it the most significant roadblock. (Source)

45% of organizations “are in piloting mode with generative AI.” (Source)

Generative AI “can improve a worker’s performance by as much as 40% compared


with workers who don’t use it.” (Source)
COMMON OBJECTIONS
Your employer will have questions. Let’s help you answer them.

OBJECTION RESPONSE

“It costs too much.” It might cost more to neglect workforce training. Companies
that prioritize employee development make a median revenue
of $169,100 per employee, while companies that don’t make
less than half of that: $82,800. (Source)

“It will take you too The course is designed for professionals, with an estimated
much time and distract time commitment of 4-7 hours per week for only 6 weeks.
you from your work.” Learning a new skill does take time, but the format is flexible,
allowing learners the ability to watch lectures, read case
studies, and practice new technologies on their own schedule.

Plus, the time a company invests in training will save them in


the long run. A study by the National Center on the Educational
Quality of the Workforce (EQW) supports this, finding that a
10% increase in educational development produced an 8.6%
gain in productivity. (Source)

“How is this different MIT xPRO courses are created and taught by MIT faculty
from those other online and are optimized for learners who are full-time working
courses?” professionals.

The Generative AI course leverages industry case studies,


hands-on work with generative AI tools, and the latest thinking
from 12 faculty members from MIT’s Computer Science and
Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) to equip learners with the
knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world
of generative AI.
EMAIL TEMPLATE
Copy and paste the following text into an email to your manager or HR professional.

Hi [Manager’s Name],

I would like to submit a request for professional development through the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology’s online course, Driving Innovation with Generative AI. This six-week online course offers
training that I believe is directly relevant and beneficial to what we’re trying to accomplish within [Our
Company Name].

The course leverages industry case studies, hands-on work with generative AI tools, and the latest
thinking from 12 faculty members from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) to
equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the intricate world of generative AI.

Here’s a brief summary of what I will take away from the course:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals and distinctions of Generative AI and


machine learning, such as neural networks and the role of data.

• Understand generative AI in coding, design, and chemistry; master algorithms for molecular property
prediction and code generation; and comprehend the fundamental architectures for molecular design,
code creation, and 3D structural design.

• Acquire the skills to analyze and utilize image generative models, including comprehending their key
components, inputs, and outputs, and critically assess the significance of latent variables and noise in
their operational effectiveness.

• Explore the collaborative efforts and connection between Generative AI and humans, focusing on
creative expression and human emotion.

• Evaluate the evolution, limitations, and future possibilities of Large Language Models (LLMs), tracing
their developmental history, understanding current constraints, and exploring potential advancements
and applications in various fields.

• Recognize the essentials of pro-human generative AI to enhance human decision-making and societal
interactions, focusing on addressing biases, best practices in health and societal applications, and
aligning AI with developer and user goals through measurement, feedback-driven reinforcement
learning, and deployment strategies.

The course costs $2,979 and starts on [Start Date]. It is designed for full-time working professionals, so
the schedule will not interfere with my current position. MIT xPRO accepts major credit/debit cards or
PayPal upon checkout. To request an invoice or wire transfer, please contact [email protected].

For more information on the course, visit: https://xpro.mit.edu/courses/course-v1:xPRO+GenAI/

Thank you for considering my training request,

[Your Name]

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