Ranked Amongst
- Top 25* -
In the World
- Executive Certificate in - AI Strategy & Execution for Leaders
FORMAT
Live Online + Recorded Sessions
DURATION
40 Hours (8 Weeks)
PRICE
INR 1,37,408 + Taxes
About the Program
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, leaders face a critical challenge: how to move from AI ambition to execution. This Eight-week online executive certification program, developed in partnership with the Vector Institute and taught by faculty from the University of Waterloo, provides a strategic and practical playbook for scoping, governing, and managing AI initiatives in your organization.
Through a mix of live faculty-led sessions, expert insights, and applied learning, you will move beyond the hype of AI to build a board-ready transformation roadmap that integrates people, processes, and technology.
By the end of the program, you will have developed a validated AI pilot proposal aligned with your organization’s goals, positioning you to drive innovation, de-risk adoption, and capture measurable business value.
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70%
of transformation projects fail when organizations launch them
(McKinsey, 2019)
62%
of companies have stalled in digital transformation due to skills gaps, cultural barriers, and traditional team struggles
(McKinsey Global Survey, 2020)
47%
of organizations report that the pandemic has permanently accelerated digital transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies
(KPMG CIO Survey, 2020)
| Week | Topic & Description |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Orientation & Strategy: Define the “3 Rs” of technological change and create your AI transformation vision. |
| Week 2 | AI Foundations: Understand predictive vs. generative AI and apply CRISP-DM to high-value business problems. |
| Week 3 | Data, Teams & Trade-offs: Identify data requirements and map cross-functional team roles. |
| Week 4 | From Models to Value: Connect modeling choices to business value and deployment needs. |
| Week 5 | Leading the Change: Establish governance, track progress, and address ethical/adoption risks. |
| Week 6 | Roadmapping: Build a roadmap with milestones, integration points, and measurable outcomes. |
| Week 7 | De-risking Execution: Diagnose failure modes and identify strategies to scale adoption. |
| Week 8 | Capstone: Present a board-ready AI pilot proposal with ROI and next-step decisions. |
- Functional Leaders in operations, finance, HR, marketing, or product, looking to translate AI strategy into delivery
- Program/Project Leaders tasked with scaling AI pilots and de-risking execution.
- C-Suite and Senior Business Leaders sponsoring and overseeing AI-driven transformation.
University of Waterloo Certificate : Earn a prestigious certificate upon program completion.
- Globally recognized credential
- Learn from leading industry experts
Exclusive 1:1 coaching for all learners: Beyond program sessions, get one-on-one guidance to shape your digital change ideas.
- Discuss your organizational goals
- Gain expert feedback you can apply immediately
- Define a clear AI vision aligned to business strategy.
- Strengthen your ability to evaluate, adopt, and scale AI initiatives.
- Improve productivity and decision-making with AI-driven insights.
- Build organizational readiness for ethical, responsible AI adoption.
- De-risk costly pilots with a roadmap built for scalability and ROI.
Meet the Instructors
Peter Carr
Associate Professor, Management Sciences and Engineering, University of Waterloo
Joel Blit
Chair, Council on Innovation Policy | Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Ana Crisan
Assistant professor, School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Dr. J. Mark Weber
Special Advisor to the Provost on Leadership Strategy and Development | Professor of Management and Organisations
Enquire Here
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, leaders face a critical challenge: how to move from AI ambition to execution. This Eight-week online executive certification program, developed in partnership with the Vector Institute and taught by faculty from the University of Waterloo, provides a strategic and practical playbook for scoping, governing, and managing AI initiatives in your organization.
Through a mix of live faculty-led sessions, expert insights, and applied learning, you will move beyond the hype of AI to build a board-ready transformation roadmap that integrates people, processes, and technology.
By the end of the program, you will have developed a validated AI pilot proposal aligned with your organization’s goals, positioning you to drive innovation, de-risk adoption, and capture measurable business value.
70% of transformation projects fail when organizations launch them
(McKinsey, 2019)
62% of companies have stalled in digital transformation due to skills gaps, cultural barriers, and traditional team struggles
(McKinsey Global Survey, 2020)
47% of organizations report that the pandemic has permanently accelerated digital transformation
(KPMG CIO Survey, 2020)
| Week | Topic & Description |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Orientation & Strategy: Define the “3 Rs” of technological change and create your AI transformation vision. |
| Week 2 | AI Foundations: Understand predictive vs. generative AI and apply CRISP-DM to high-value business problems. |
| Week 3 | Data, Teams & Trade-offs: Identify data requirements and map cross-functional team roles. |
| Week 4 | From Models to Value: Connect modeling choices to business value and deployment needs. |
| Week 5 | Leading the Change: Establish governance, track progress, and address ethical/adoption risks. |
| Week 6 | Roadmapping: Build a roadmap with milestones, integration points, and measurable outcomes. |
| Week 7 | De-risking Execution: Diagnose failure modes and identify strategies to scale adoption. |
| Week 8 | Capstone: Present a board-ready AI pilot proposal with ROI and next-step decisions. |
- Functional Leaders in operations, finance, HR, marketing, or product, looking to translate AI strategy into delivery
- Program/Project Leaders tasked with scaling AI pilots and de-risking execution.
- C-Suite and Senior Business Leaders sponsoring and overseeing AI-driven transformation.
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| University of Waterloo Certificate | Earn a prestigious certificate upon program completion.
|
| Exclusive 1:1 Coaching | Beyond program sessions, get one-on-one guidance to shape your digital change ideas.
|
- Define a clear AI vision aligned to business strategy.
- Strengthen your ability to evaluate, adopt, and scale AI initiatives.
- Improve productivity and decision-making with AI-driven insights.
- Build organizational readiness for ethical, responsible AI adoption.
- De-risk costly pilots with a roadmap built for scalability and ROI.
Meet the Instructors
Peter Carr
Continuing Lecturer, University of Waterloo | Program Author and Instructor, WatSPEED
Joel Blit
Chair, Council on Innovation Policy | Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Ana Crisan
Assistant professor, School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Dr. J. Mark Weber
Special Advisor to the Provost on Leadership Strategy and Development | Professor of Management and Organisations
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