Continuing Education Department - Universidad del Azuay
University of Azuay
University of Azuay
Continuing Education Department - Universidad del Azuay Continuing Education Department - Universidad del Azuay
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Intelligent Management with AI: Automation and Productivity in the Workplace

From January 26 to February 7, 2026

Face-to-face modality
20 hours: 16 hours in person and 4 hours of autonomous work.

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Course

About this course

Course aimed at administrative staff of companies who want to incorporate artificial intelligence tools to optimize their daily tasks and improve productivity. 

Using tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Power BI, participants will learn how to automate processes, organize information, and make decisions more efficiently. The methodology combines practical theory, independent work, and the development of an improvement plan applicable to each participant's work environment.

 

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Objectives

Provide training in the practical use of AI to optimize daily management, automate tasks, and improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Specific objectives

  • Apply artificial intelligence tools to automate repetitive administrative tasks, such as writing emails, generating reports, and organizing schedules.

  • Develop skills to analyze and visualize information using digital platforms, improving everyday decision-making in the workplace.

  • Design and implement a specific improvement in the participant's work area, using accessible AI solutions adapted to their professional reality.

ODS

Sustainable development goals

Quality education

Quality education

Decent work and economic growth

Decent work and economic growth

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Methodology

The course will be delivered using an active, practical methodology geared toward solving real-world problems in the administrative environment. It will combine short presentations with guided activities, collaborative work, and the immediate application of artificial intelligence tools.

  • 70% practical / 30% theoretical, with an emphasis on “learning by doing.”
  • Step-by-step exercises using platforms such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI, and Notion AI.
  • Real-life case studies and simulations of administrative situations.
  • Development of an individual project, where each participant will identify a task from their work environment and propose a solution using AI.
  • Personalized feedback spaces to reinforce learning and ensure the applicability of what has been learned.
Duration

Duration

Duration

20 hours: 16 hours in person and 4 hours of autonomous work.

Opening hours

From Monday 26 to Friday 30 January from 16:30pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 19 February from 08:30am to 12:00pm

Mode

In‑person

Teachers)

Teachers)

Esteban Crespo Martinez

Esteban Crespo Martinez

Instructor

  • Ph.D. Administration.
  • Systems Engineer and Master in Strategic IT Management
  • International certification in Microsoft, Scrum, Cisco, IBEC, and Ethical Hacking. 

Content

Content

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3
  • Module 4
  • Module 5
  • Module 6
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Business Management

  • What is AI and its impact on daily management.
  • Overview of AI tools for businesses.
  • Automation, prediction, and intelligent assistance.
  • Getting to know AI.
  • Practical exercises.

Automation of repetitive tasks

  • Identification of automatable tasks.
  • Using tools such as Zapier, Power Automate, and Google Apps Script.
  • Exercises: automate reports, emails, logs, recurring tasks.

Generative AI in daily management

  • Introduction to tools such as ChatGPT, Notion AI, and Copilot.
  • Drafting emails, reports, minutes, and internal policies.
  • Optimizing schedules and prioritizing tasks with AI.

Information management and data analysis with AI

  • AI for data extraction, classification, and analysis.
  • Introduction to Power BI and smart dashboards.
  • Interpretation of results for tactical decision-making.

Process improvement and assisted decision-making

  • AI in detecting bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Scenario simulation and automated recommendations.
  • Integration of AI into methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Final project and action plan

  • Development of a practical case per participant.
  • Presentation of AI solutions applied to their real-life context.
  • Design of a progressive implementation plan.
  • Feedback.
  • Closing.

Recipients

Recipients

Administrative staff of companies who are involved in the daily management of teams, workflows, and tactical decision-making.

Date

Dates

From January 26 to February 7, 2026

Investment

Investment

UDA Community

$ 100,00

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UDA alumnus

$ 120,00

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General public

$ 150,00

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Certificates

Certificates

Once the activities and requirements for the development of the course have been fulfilled, the participants will receive the Certificate of Approval , based on what is established in the Regulations of the Department of Continuing Education, that is, that the participant obtains a minimum of 70% in the academic evaluation and 80% attendance at the face-to-face or synchronous classes.

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