The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Generative AI Leadership & Strategy Specialisation training course. The programme is designed to support senior leaders, executives, and decision-makers desiring to leverage modern AI technologies for strategic initiatives in business. The course offers a brief introduction to the principles of generative AI, how machine learning and NLP empower tools like ChatGPT and other AI-generated content systems, and how the ethical, legal, and governance frameworks surrounding AI use in the modern organisation.

Strategically leveraging generative AI in business for innovation, automation, and customer engagement are considered core topics in the programme. Leaders learn how to mobilise digital transformation through data-driven decision-making and predictive modeling in a manner that creates winning positions in competitive industries.

Most of the training focuses on fostering an AI leadership mindset, allowing attendees to recognise AI opportunities, assess risks, and manage cross-functional AI teams. The course also delves into the intricacies behind AI governance, including compliance, privacy, and bias mitigation.

Exemplary case studies are employed in the course to showcase successful implementations of generative AI in industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and marketing. Practical workshops lead to the development of strategic AI that help link AI endeavours to business goals.

Objective:

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

• Lead AI-driven innovation and transformation

• Develop and oversee ethical AI strategies

• Promote the alignment of generative AI tools with strategic business objectives

• Lead AI responsibly to drive sustainable value

This course is for leaders to:

• Not only be aware of the power of generative AI but also to learn how to strategically harness its benefits for growth, resilience, and competitiveness within their organisations

• Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and its business applications

• Develop strategic plans for embedding AI technologies into core operations

• Lead innovation and digital transformation initiatives using generative AI

• Establish ethical and governance frameworks with regard to responsible uses of AI

• Evaluate readiness of organisations for adopting and transforming via AI

• Align AI capability to business goals as well as the performance outcomes

Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:

• C-suite Executives

• Senior Managers

• Business Strategy Leaders

• Chief Innovation or Transformation Officers

• IT Directors

• Digital Leaders

• AI Project Managers and Consultants

• Public Sector Leaders driving digital governance

How will attendees benefit?
Attendees of the Generative AI Leadership & Strategy Specialization course will gain a competitive advantage through a detailed understanding of how to apply generative AI in strategy within their organisations. The benefits are as follows:

• Strategically Understanding Generative AI: Attendees will understand how generative AI works and how it could be applied to solve real-life business problems for driving innovation and better decision making

• Digital Transformation Leadership: Attendees will develop capabilities to lead AI-fueled transformation initiatives in organisations and put their organisations a step ahead of others in a rapidly changing digital landscape

• Develop Ethical and Governance Frameworks: Prepares leaders to create and implement strategies caring for the stakeholders with respect to responsible AI, aimed at actual implementation of the AI, embodying not only compliance but also fairness and the need for accountability

• AI-Driven Innovation Skills: Attendees will be able to gain the opportunities for AI, use generative models for possible uses, and connect those uses directly to strategic business objectives to have measurable effects

• Improved Decision-Making Ability: With an understanding of data-driven practices and predictive modeling, leaders would also benefit from making effective and responsive decisions adopted into the future

• Practical Tools and Frameworks: Attendees will utilise actual case studies and hands-on exercises to employ actionable tools in the development and execution of their generative AI roadmaps

• Confidence to Lead AI Initiatives: This course instills leadership confidence through strategic insight and communication skills to promote and manage generative AI projects

By the end of this course, attendees will not only understand what generative AI is but will also be equipped to put it to use as a strategic asset to derive value, growth, and reinforce sustainable leadership in the digital era.

Module 1: Introduction to Generative AI

• Definition and evolution of generative AI

• Overview of tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Claude

• Differentiating between traditional and generative AI models

• Key terms: NLP, LLMs, Deep Learning

Module 2: Strategic Applications in Business

• Identifying business functions suited for generative AI

• Use cases in marketing, customer service, product design, HR, and finance

• Driving innovation and operational efficiency through AI

• AI as a competitive differentiator

Module 3: AI Leadership and Organisational Readiness

• Building an AI-first mindset

• Change management for AI transformation

• Leading cross-functional AI teams

• Upskilling and reskilling strategies for the AI era

Module 4: Ethics, Risks, and Governance

• Addressing AI bias and data privacy

• Legal and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, global AI laws)

• Creating ethical AI policies

• Establishing internal AI governance structures

Module 5: Designing an AI Strategy

• Building a generative AI roadmap

• Setting clear objectives and KPIs

• Integration with existing digital transformation efforts

• Tools and platforms for AI implementation

Module 6: Case Studies and Hands-On Planning

• Review of successful generative AI deployments

• Sector-specific insights (healthcare, finance, retail, public services)

• Group activity: Design an AI strategy for your organisation

Feedback and refinement of AI leadership plans