AI for Business Leaders
Understand where artificial intelligence creates value, how to lead AI projects and how to manage the risks.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Executives are under pressure to act on AI, but the hype makes it hard to separate real opportunities from expensive distractions. This course gives leaders a practical framework to identify high-value use cases, build the business case, choose between buying and building, and govern AI responsibly. Examples come from banking, telecoms, retail and the public sector in Africa.
Who should attend
- Executives and senior managers
- Heads of strategy, digital and innovation
- Board members and public-sector leaders
- Business owners planning AI investment
What you will be able to do
- Identify and prioritise AI use cases with real business value
- Build a business case and estimate costs and returns
- Decide when to buy, build or partner for AI capability
- Set up governance for ethical, compliant AI use
- Lead the people and process change that AI requires
Course outline
Module 1AI opportunities and realities
- • Types of AI: predictive, generative, automation
- • Case studies from African organisations
- • Spotting high-value use cases
- • Data readiness assessment
Module 2From idea to implementation
- • Building the business case
- • Buy, build or partner
- • Working with vendors and data teams
- • Measuring results
Module 3Leading responsibly
- • AI risk, ethics and regulation
- • POPIA and data protection
- • Change management and skills
- • Your AI roadmap
Frequently asked questions
How long is the AI for Business Leaders course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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