Course description
In today’s fast-changing business environment, the need for leaders to stay ahead is greater than ever. Both an opportunity and a threat, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving change at an unprecedented rate.
AI is not simply another technological advancement; it is a game changer that is redefining business strategy. According to Korn Ferry, over “82% of CEOs and senior leaders believe that AI will have an extreme to significant impact on their business”.
Leaders need to fully understand and capitalise on the potential AI to drive productivity, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer engagement.
This two-day course offers leaders and directors a valuable insight into AI. Participants will examine the commercial opportunities AI presents, as well as the potential risks, ethical considerations, and best practices for governance.
By integrating practical insights, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions, the course equips leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to responsibly and effectively integrate and implement AI within their organisations.
You will have the flexibility to choose your preferred start date allowing you to seamlessly fit your learning commitments around your existing personal and professional responsibilities. Additionally, you will have the exclusive opportunity to connect with a dynamic network of like-minded peers and expert faculty.
This programme is in collaboration with Illuminate AI.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Are you a leader or decision maker seeking to better understand how AI will impact you, your team or your organisation? Do you want to be better prepared for a more AI driven business environment?
The AI for Directors and Organisational Leaders is designed to support leaders in expanding their AI knowledge and understanding of the AI landscape. The course will ensure leaders are equipped to effectively manage and exploit the advantages AI offers their organisations.
The programme is open to professionals operating at senior or director level within their organisation, whether in central government, the wider public sector, or in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On completion of this programme, delegates will:
- Identify commercial opportunities and competitive advantages offered by AI
- Understand the risks and challenges associated with adopting AI technologies
- Apply ethical frameworks to evaluate AI decisions and policies
- Develop a robust AI governance structure to oversee AI projects
- Gain insights into AI’s future impact on industries and how to prepare for it
- Lead organisational change and transformation through an effective AI strategy
- Understand and be able to use the foundations of AI using prompts
- Know what questions to be asking when AI is being used in your business, protecting your company data to knowing how AI has been used
Training Course Content
Session 1
Exploring the AI landscape
Key themes include:
- An introduction to AI capabilities and their transformative potential
- Real-world applications of AI across industries
- Foundational concepts of AI
- Using prompts and understand machine learning
Session 2
The strategic value and risks of AI
Key themes include:
- Unlocking commercial opportunities and safeguarding customer engagement with AI
- Enhancing productivity and operational efficiency: personal, team and organisational effectiveness
- Identifying and managing risks associated with AI, including cybersecurity, company data protection, bias, and unintended consequences
- Bridging the AI skills gap: Preparing your organisation for successful AI integration
- Understanding AI as a Strategic Driver – How AI influences market competition, regulatory compliance, and organisational culture
Session 3
AI governance and ethics
Key themes include:
- Ethical frameworks for responsible AI implementation
- Balancing innovation with societal impact and stakeholder trust
- Establishing effective AI governance: Oversight, compliance, and accountability
- Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for AI adoption
Session 4
AI strategy and future trends
Key themes include:
- Key trends driving AI adoption and the disruptive opportunities they present
- Exploring emerging AI technologies and their potential implications for businesses
- Anticipating the long-term impact of AI on industries and competitive landscapes
- Crafting an AI strategy: Developing a practical roadmap for implementation
- Aligning AI initiatives with organisational goals to drive sustainable success
- Challenges in Leading AI Strategy – Common barriers to AI adoption and strategic execution
- AI-Driven Decision-Making Frameworks – How AI impacts business modelling, risk management, and competitive positioning
Course delivery details
Delivery Options: Virtual Classroom
We strive to create a positive and lasting impact through the delivery of our courses, which is why all our sessions are structured around taught theory, interactivity and shared experiences from the real world. Our online training courses are designed to create the optimum learning experience for the virtual environment. Our training is highly interactive; our tutors make regular use of whiteboard, annotate, polls and other types of interactive software to enhance the learning experience.
In House Team Training
Our in-house service delivers tailored training solutions to assist businesses in achieving their goals. Unlike our open courses, our in-house offering provides completely customisable content that is built with your guidance to facilitate anything from large transformational projects to individual learner journeys.
Our dedicated bespoke account management team will work with you to ensure that the solution you and your business choose allows for the optimal learning experience.
Your In-House Training Options
- Off-the-shelf, existing programmes delivered privately for you and your team
- Part-tailored solutions using various elements of our existing programmes to create a unique programme aligned to your organisational needs
- Bespoke built programmes, created and designed entirely to meet your specific requirements and customised to your business’ goals
Why choose In Professional Development
Delivered training to over 10,000 organisations
92% of delegates rate our courses as 5 star
Created over 2,500 CMI registrations
Expenses
- Virtual Classroom: £1,450 +VAT
- In House Training: Price on Enquiry
Continuing Studies
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Assessment
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is designed for Directors and Senior Managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance.
This qualification requires senior and aspiring senior leaders to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy.You will be required to take the theory, thought leadership and research discussed on the programme, and implement it in your professional life by focusing on your own leadership development, and positively challenging organisational strategy.
Delegates will be required to complete one 3000 - 4000 word written assignment that requires taught theory to be applied to the strategic organisational context:
- Unit 704: Developing organisational strategy
Support
Learners also receive:
- Targeted tutorials run by our CMI-qualified tutors, to help learners complete the assignment writing phase.
- Dedicated support from the Quality Assurance Team here at In Professional Development, including regular CMI learner drop-in sessions.
- Access to a wealth of CMI online learning resources through their Management Direct website.
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