AI Strategy and Leadership Programme Overview
This programme equips non-technical leaders to develop AI strategies, transform their departments, and guide AI implementation within their organisation. It is part of our AI and Transformation Academies.
Key Skills Gained:
AI strategy
AI leadership
AI governance and ethics
ROI measurement
Risk assessment and mitigation
AI procurement
Change management
Business Outcomes:
Accelerate growth: Increase competitive advantage and unlock capability through a coordinated AI strategy.
Boost efficiency and innovation: Help leaders identify best practice use cases for AI.
Enhance ROI on AI investments: By implementing industry-leading frameworks and AI strategy methodology.
Develop an AI culture: Build leadership support and championship of AI usage.
Apprenticeship Qualification Achieved: Level 5 Operations Manager
Duration: 12 month delivery, plus 3 month assessment
AI Strategy and Leadership Indicative Curriculum Breakdown
Laying the groundwork: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Month 1: AI 101: What do leaders need to know about AI?
Month 2: The urgency of AI adoption
Month 3: Navigating ethics, regulation & governance
Leading an AI-first organisation
Month 4: AI use cases and innovation in your department
Month 5: Becoming an AI advocate
Month 6: Crafting your AI vision
Month 7: Communicating credibly and procuring AI
Strategic AI for maximum value
Month 8: Building an agile AI organisation
Month 9: Crafting a compelling AI business case
Month 10: Evaluating KPIs and establishing realistic timelines
Month 11: The future of leadership in an AI world
Month 12: End point assessment (EPA) preparation
End point assessment (EPA)
Months 13-16
Note: This is an example curriculum, and specific details may vary per cohort.
AI Strategy and Leadership Indicative Delivery Model
Monthly delivery model, approx. 26 hours per month total commitment. The exact time commitment will be outlined in the training plan that apprentices will receive at the start of their apprenticeship.
Structured Learning (~40% - 10 hours/month):
Asynchronous learning (3.5 hours): Online, self-paced content that sets the foundation of skills for the module.
Live workshops (3.5 hours): Instructor-led, interactive learning that dives deeper and reinforces the asynchronous content.
Group coaching (1 hour): Peer support and feedback on project deliverables.
Coach support (2 hours): Includes tutoring, progress reviews, & other individual/group support.
Working in Existing Role (~60% - 16 hours/month):
Project and applied learning (16 hours): Structured and unstructured application of learning to apprentices’ roles.