AI is rapidly transforming industries from finance to retail, healthcare to manufacturing. This two day foundation level programme equips business leaders with the strategic understanding and tools to implement AI solutions that drive real business value.
Target Audience:
Ideal for business leaders, executives and decision makers involved in digital transformation, innovation or operations. Suitable for those looking to strategically implement AI without needing a technical background.
Prerequisites:
No technical expertise required. Participants should have:
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General business knowledge and management experience
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Familiarity with digital trends and technologies
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Authority or influence over business decisions
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8 lessons cover:
Understanding AI in Business
Demystify AI with clear explanations of generative AI, predictive analytics and NLP. Learn how these technologies apply to real world business scenarios, supported by 2025 trends and use cases.
Identifying and Prioritising AI Opportunities
Use proven frameworks to identify high-value, AI-ready challenges within your organisation. Participate in a hands on workshop to evaluate feasibility and business impact.
Building an AI Strategy and Roadmap
Create a phased implementation plan aligned with your business goals. Cover resource planning, ROI evaluation and how to build a compelling business case for AI investment.
Governance, Ethics and Risk Management
Design responsible AI governance structures. Address ethical considerations, ensure compliance with UK and international regulations and manage risk effectively.
Selecting AI Vendors and Solutions
Develop the leadership mindset and change management strategies needed to support AI adoption. Build an AI-ready culture, plan for skills development and address resistance.
Leading AI Adoption and Change
Develop the leadership mindset and change management strategies needed to support AI adoption. Build an AI-ready culture, plan for skills development and address resistance.
Industry-Specific AI Use Cases
Explore how AI is transforming key sectors across the economy. In finance, it’s used for fraud detection and enhancing customer service. In manufacturing, AI supports predictive maintenance and quality control. Healthcare applications include diagnostics and patient monitoring, while retail businesses are leveraging AI for personalisation and inventory management. In professional services, AI is enabling document automation and generating valuable client insights.
Action Planning Workshop: Your 90-Day Implementation Plan
In this final module, you’ll develop a clear, actionable 90-day plan to put your AI strategy into motion. You’ll define measurable milestones, identify key stakeholders and necessary resources, and establish criteria for success. The session also covers risk mitigation strategies and how to effectively measure outcomes to demonstrate the value of your implementation.
