The software industry is at an inflection point. For decades, growth has been powered by linear headcount expansion and manual execution. But as technical debt and subscription fatigue deepen, the economics of software are breaking down. Artificial intelligence has become far more than a feature to bolt on. It is redefining the foundation of how value is created, priced, and delivered across the technology landscape.
This four-course professional certificate series guides you through this transformation. We will diagnose the fragility of the “Old World” software model and explore why the industry is shifting from tools to agents. Along the way, we’ll examine the structural flaws in seat-based pricing and learn how outcome-based models are reshaping the path to profitability.
The series provides a clear framework for navigating three core strategic shifts: moving from interactive tools to autonomous agents, pivoting from per-seat pricing to outcome-based monetization, and building defensibility through context rather than features. You’ll master proven systems like the Use Case and Problem-Based Models to construct an actionable AI roadmap tailored to your organization.
Finally, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the frameworks and tools that power next-generation development. You’ll apply the Three Tiers of AI Technology to evaluate emerging platforms, master advanced prompting, and learn how to create and deploy custom GPTs to drive automation and accelerate innovation.
You’ll Learn to:
- Analyze the weaknesses of traditional software economics and understand the case for AI transformation.
- Navigate the three key strategic shifts: Tools to Agents, Seats to Outcomes, and Features to Context.
- Apply the Use Case and Problem-Based Models to build a clear, data-driven AI roadmap.
- Use the Three Tiers of AI Technology framework to guide your technology selection.
- Build practical AI capabilities in prompting, assistant design, and deep research.
- Run exercises to design a practical roadmap for transforming your role and organization.
How to Access AI for Software and Technology Course Series
You can access the AI for Software and Technology Course Series through individual purchase or as part of an AI Mastery Membership. Once you are ready to enroll, you can choose the option that best fits whether you are investing in your own career or rolling out training for your wider team.
The AI for Software and Technology Course Series is available for individual purchase as well as with an AI Mastery Membership.
Jeremy Zimmer
Jeremy Zimmer is the Director of Marketing for AI Academy by SmarterX.