Training on AI for Senior Executives: Leading Digital Transformation
Executive course for leaders to champion AI transformation. Build AI literacy, lead change, manage risks, and create a responsible AI roadmap.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This executive-level course equips senior leaders with the strategic knowledge and leadership skills required to champion AI-driven digital transformation within their organizations. Participants will move beyond the technical jargon to understand AI's strategic implications, develop a vision for AI integration, and lead their organizations through the cultural and operational changes necessary for successful AI adoption. The course focuses on building AI literacy, fostering an innovation culture, managing AI-related risks, and creating a roadmap for responsible and impactful AI implementation.
Who Should Attend
- Senior executives and business leaders
- CEOs, Managing Directors, and Executive Directors
- Board members and policymakers
- Digital transformation and innovation leaders
- Strategy and business development executives
- Departmental heads and senior managers
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Public sector leaders and decision-makers
What you'll walk away with
- To demystify AI and its core concepts, focusing on business applications rather than technical depth
- To enable leaders to assess AI opportunities and threats relevant to their specific industry
- To provide frameworks for developing a comprehensive AI strategy and roadmap
- To equip leaders with tools to manage organizational change, talent, and culture for AI
- To establish a robust understanding of AI governance, ethics, and risk management principles
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: The AI Landscape: From Hype to Strategic Opportunity
- Defining AI, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI for executives
- The AI ecosystem: key players, technologies, and platforms
- Industry transformation: AI's impact on different sectors
- AI trends and future developments
- Identifying opportunities and threats for your organization
- Case Study: Analyzing a successful AI transformation in a similar industry
Module 2: Crafting the AI Vision: Strategy and Roadmap Development
- Formulating a clear AI vision aligned with business goals
- Assessing organizational readiness for AI adoption
- Identifying and prioritizing high-value AI use cases
- Developing a phased AI implementation roadmap
- Defining success metrics and KPIs for AI initiatives
- Case Study: Developing an AI strategy and roadmap for a real-world business challenge
Module 3: Leading the AI-Ready Organization: Culture, Talent, and Change
- Building a data-driven culture and innovation mindset
- Identifying AI talent needs and new organizational roles
- Strategies for recruiting, upskilling, and reskilling the workforce
- Overcoming resistance to AI adoption and managing change
- Fostering cross-functional collaboration for AI success
- Case Study: Designing a change management communication plan for AI adoption
Module 4: AI Governance, Ethics, and Risk Management
- Understanding AI-related risks: bias, security, privacy, and fairness
- Principles of responsible and ethical AI
- Developing governance frameworks for AI accountability
- Establishing oversight and compliance mechanisms
- Managing AI vendor and partner risks
- Case Study: Conducting a risk assessment for a proposed AI project
Module 5: From Pilot to Scale: Implementation and Performance Management
- Managing AI pilot projects and scaling successful initiatives
- Integrating AI with existing systems and processes
- Managing AI vendors, partnerships, and build vs. buy decisions
- Monitoring AI performance and demonstrating ROI
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation in AI
- Case Study: Developing a post-implementation review plan for an AI project
Where the change lands
Organizational Impacts:
- Accelerated and strategically aligned AI adoption across the organization
- Enhanced competitive advantage through innovative, AI-driven business models
- Improved organizational agility and responsiveness to market changes
- A sustainable culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making
- Effective governance and mitigation of AI-related ethical and operational risks
Individual Impacts:
- Ability to formulate a compelling AI vision and articulate its business value
- Enhanced strategic decision-making capabilities for technology investments
- Leadership skills to manage change, build AI-ready teams, and foster collaboration
- Confidence in leading cross-functional digital transformation initiatives
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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