Understanding AI: What Leaders Need to Know

Learn how AI is reshaping industries and how leaders can make smarter, future-ready decisions.

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In Person

Intake: February 2026

Duration: 2 days

Location: London

Fees: £1,900


Online

Intake: February 2026

Duration: 3 months

Location: Online Self Paced

Fees: £590

Programme Overview

This course is designed for leaders, managers, and decision-makers who need a clear, practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) without technical complexity. It focuses on how AI creates business value, the risks leaders must manage, and the strategic, ethical, and organisational implications of AI adoption.

The course enables leaders to make informed decisions, ask the right questions, and guide AI initiatives with confidence.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand core AI concepts and terminology relevant to leaders

  • Identify where AI can and cannot add value in organisations

  • Evaluate AI opportunities aligned with business strategy

  • Manage risks, ethics, and governance related to AI

  • Lead organisational change driven by AI adoption

  • Make informed, responsible AI-related decisions

Course structure & modules

• What AI is and what it is not

• Types of AI: Machine Learning, Generative AI, Automation

• Common myths and misconceptions

• Real-world AI examples across industries

Outcome: Leaders gain AI literacy and confidence

• AI as a strategic enabler, not an IT project

• Competitive advantage through AI

• Productivity and efficiency gains

• AI’s impact on decision-making

Case Discussion: Successful and failed AI initiatives

• Problem-first vs technology-first approach

• Where AI creates the most value

• Prioritising AI initiatives

• Measuring business impact and ROI

Exercise: AI opportunity identification framework

• Role of data quality and governance

• Bias, accuracy, and trust in AI outputs

• Human judgment vs AI recommendations

• Responsible use of insights

Discussion: When to trust AI—and when not to

• Ethical AI principles

• Data privacy and cybersecurity

• Regulatory and compliance considerations

• Accountability and transparency

• Establishing AI governance frameworks

Activity: AI risk and ethics checklist

• Impact of AI on jobs and skills

• Managing resistance and fear

• Reskilling and upskilling strategies

• Building an AI-ready culture

Workshop: Change leadership in the AI era

• Aligning AI with business strategy

• Build vs buy decisions

• Working with vendors and partners

• Scaling AI initiatives

• Long-term AI vision

Exercise: High-level AI roadmap design

• AI trends leaders should watch

• Human skills that matter most

• Responsible and sustainable AI adoption

• Preparing the organisation for continuous change

Reflection: Personal leadership action plan

Key benefits to you and your organisation

Benefits to you

Develop strong AI literacy without technical complexity, enabling you to confidently engage in AI-related discussions and decisions.

Use AI insights to support faster, more informed, and evidence-based leadership decisions.

Ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and guide AI projects effectively—without relying solely on technical teams.

Understand AI-related risks such as bias, data privacy, and compliance, and lead responsibly.

Manage workforce concerns, resistance, and cultural change associated with AI adoption.

Stay relevant and effective in an increasingly AI-driven business environment.

Benefits to your organisation

Ensure AI initiatives are aligned with business strategy, reducing wasted spend and failed projects.

Leverage AI to streamline processes, improve decision quality, and enhance operational performance.

Establish clear AI governance, ethical guidelines, and accountability frameworks.

Turn organisational data into actionable insights that support planning, forecasting, and performance management.

Identify risks earlier, improve scenario planning, and strengthen organisational resilience.

Build trust, clarity, and capability among employees working alongside AI technologies.

Certification

Participants receive a Certificate in Understanding AI: What Leaders Need to Know from London School of Business, UK.

The LSB experience

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Expert Trainers

Passionate specialists who keep up to date with the latest trends in their field.

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Quality Delivery

Trainers have assessed annually on the quality of their delivery and delegate engagement.

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Practical Training

Theory and practical based training to take back to the office which leads you more.

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Small Class Sizes

No more than 25 people to ensure you get the most from our trainers.

Join the league of extraordinary leaders

As a participant in the certificate in Understanding AI: What Leaders Need to Know, you will gain the strategic insight and leadership capabilities needed to navigate the evolving AI-driven business landscape. This programme empowers you to lead with vision, leverage artificial intelligence responsibly, and shape the future of executive leadership.

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Unlock your leadership potential and propel your career to new heights.
Please contact us on +44 (0)20 3305 8124 or send us an email to exed@lsbuk.com to discuss your requirements and obtain an application form.

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