AI and Generative AI for Leaders: Empowering Digital Transformation and Strategic Decision Making

The University of Edinburgh offers a transformative nine-week online course designed for senior leaders looking to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their organisations. 

This course, delivered in English, combines self-paced online learning with weekly live discussion sessions. Participants will engage with expert faculty from the Business School, School of Informatics, The Bayes Centre, Edinburgh Futures Institute, and Law School to explore AI fundamentals, strategic implementation, and ethical considerations. Find out more about the course team.

The curriculum includes three to five hours of online self-study materials per week, complemented by one weekly live session per module with AI expert academics. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a robust understanding of AI's impact on various industries and gain strategic skills for its application, fostering responsible and innovative AI integration in professional settings.

For further information about the course content, please visit the course website. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Critically analyse AI, Gen AI, and machine learning fundamentals
• Apply strategic approaches to AI implementation, including bias, explanations and correctness
• Evaluate and mitigate ethical, legal, and governance risks
• Understand regulatory compliance in the AI sector
• Work out effective ways of generative AI technology implementation

Delivery approach includes:

• Interactive online platform
• Expert-led sessions from University of Edinburgh
• Case study-based learning
• Peer networking opportunities

Designed for senior leaders and decision makers, including:

• Business Strategy Leaders such as C-Suite Executives, CEOs and COOs
• Technology and Innovation Officers
• HR and Analytics Leaders
• Entrepreneurs
• Consultants & Strategy Advisors

This Executive Education course is designed for professionals interested in AI adoption and deployment within their organisations. 

No coding experience or technical background is required - the course focuses on strategic and practical aspects of AI implementation, and will not introduce programming-based assignments. Participants may have:

• Management or leadership experience
• Interest in understanding AI's business applications
• Desire to lead AI initiatives within their organisation