AI for Strategic Leadership equips current and aspiring leaders with the knowledge and frameworks needed to design, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled policies in complex organizational and public-sector environments. The course explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping governance, economic strategy, risk management, and cross-border collaboration, helping leaders move from AI awareness to informed decision-making.
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7 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
AI for Policy Design: Apply AI concepts and data-driven methods to design, evaluate, and refine effective public and organizational policies.
AI Risk & Governance: Assess AI risks, regulatory challenges, and security concerns to build resilient, compliant, and trustworthy policies.
Ethical & Responsible AI: Understand fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability principles when integrating AI into policy frameworks.
Strategic AI Leadership: Use AI insights to support long-term strategy, cross-sector collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.
Skills you'll gain
- Generative AI Agents
- Business Economics
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Policty Analysis, Research, and Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regulation and Legal Compliance
- Generative AI
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
- Policy Development
- Governance
- Business Ethics
- Public Policies
- Policy Analysis
- Social Impact
- Data Governance
- Cyber Governance
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module covers a quick summary of what the certification is going to cover from start to finish. Here is the brief about the structure of the overall certification: Each of our certifications follows a consistent, multimodal structure to provide a flexible learning experience. The content is available across four formats: eBooks: In-depth written material for focused learning. Audiobooks: Audio version of the eBook, perfect for learning on the go. Podcasts: Engaging audio content to reinforce key concepts. Videos: Modular video chunks, each covering a specific topic. The names of the eBooks, Audiobooks, and Podcasts are the same, ensuring you can seamlessly switch between formats without losing track of the content. Videos are divided into bite-sized modules for easier consumption, and all content across these mediums is consistent, so no matter which format you choose, the information remains the same. This gives you the freedom to learn in the way that works best for you.
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Frequently asked questions
This course is ideal for policy makers, public administrators, business leaders, analysts, and professionals involved in strategy, governance, or regulation.
No coding is required. A basic understanding of AI concepts and interest in policy or strategic decision-making is sufficient.
It focuses on AI’s role in policy design, governance, ethics, risk management, and strategic leadership rather than technical model building.
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