AI Strategy and Execution for Leaders

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PRICE

INR 1,37,408 + Taxes

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DURATION

40 Hours (8 Weeks)

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FORMAT

Live Online + Recorded Sessions

About the Program

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, leaders face a critical challenge: how to move from AI ambition to execution. This 8-week professional certificate 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 organisation.

Through a mix of live faculty-led sessions, expert insights, and applied learning, you’ll 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’ll have developed a validated AI pilot proposal aligned with your organisation’s goals—positioning you to drive innovation, de-risk adoption, and capture measurable business value.

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69%

of those who upskill in AI move into new roles within two years.

(Fortune India)

59%

of leaders use AI agents to replace hierarchies with agile, adaptive structures.

(Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index)

63%

of managers expect AI training to be a core team responsibility within five years.

(Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index)

Over eight weeks, you’ll gain both strategic frameworks and hands-on tools to lead AI adoption confidently:

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

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

J. Mark Weber

Dr. J. Mark Weber

Special Advisor to the Provost on Leadership Strategy and Development | Professor of Management and Organisations

Take the Next Big Leap

Through this collaboration, professionals in India gain access to WatSPEED’s globally recognised expertise, delivered through WILL’s proven corporate learning approach and deep understanding of the Indian business landscape. This powerful synergy blends international best practices with local market relevance, creating transformative learning experiences that equip leaders to navigate disruption, seize opportunities, and drive sustainable organisational growth.