
Location
Online with an in-person experience
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses operate by enabling organizations to unlock new revenue streams, enhance productivity, and optimize operations.
But the full potential of AI often remains untapped as businesses grapple with aligning their AI strategy with their business strategy so that they achieve meaningful outcomes. This program prepares executives and other leaders to take on the chief AI officer (CAIO) role, an emerging position that integrates AI initiatives with broader organizational goals while managing risk and fostering innovation.
Applications for the cohort beginning June 23, 2025, are now open.
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In partnership with Global Alumni.
AI is rapidly transforming industries as organizations invest in advanced technologies to boost revenue, improve margins, and enhance productivity. This surge has driven investment in the creation of AI-related roles, including the chief AI officer (CAIO), which aims to centralize AI integration and mitigate associated risks.
However, despite growing AI investment and the rise of roles like CAIOs, many organizations struggle to align AI with business outcomes.
In response to this challenge, this program merges technical, organizational, and strategic approaches to equip aspiring CAIOs with the skills to lead impactful AI initiatives, identify high-value projects, build scalable infrastructure and capabilities, and drive transformative AI adoption across their organizations.
This program will benefit executives who are:
Please note that guest speakers and instructors are representative and subject to change.
Course 1: AI Present and Future
Explore emerging AI technologies, recognize how they may introduce new challenges and opportunities both technically and for the business, and assess the AI maturity of your organization.
Course 2: Business to AI Strategy
Align AI strategy with business goals, identify value-creation opportunities for AI, and measure the ROI for AI initiatives.
Course 3: Data Infrastructure and Technology
Evaluate data strategies, infrastructure, and costs to advance data capabilities for AI success.
Course 4: Deploying and Scaling AI
Build, deploy, and manage scalable AI systems while mitigating risks and optimizing operations.
Course 5: Leading AI Transformation
Design transformation models, align with goals, and build trust among technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Course 6: AI Governance
Create governance models, ensure compliance, and balance security, ethics, and regulatory standards.
Course 7: Leadership within the C-Suite
Strengthen C-suite collaboration, communicate AI vision, and enhance leadership influence.
Flexible Learning for Your Schedule: Combine self-paced, asynchronous activities with live-online sessions to master concepts at your own pace while engaging with faculty and peers in real time.
Capstone Project for Practical Impact: Apply your knowledge to a culminating project that bridges theory and practice, showcasing your ability to solve real-world challenges.
In-Person Experience for Deeper Connection: Solidify your learning journey with an immersive in-person event, fostering further collaboration, networking, and meaningful connections.
June 23, 2025 – April 5, 2026
Have questions? Contact us to discover which program is right for you and your organization.
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