Computer Science Course

Leadership in the Age of AI

Develop future-ready strategies for ethical, AI-driven leadership.

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What is AI-Driven Leadership?

AI-driven leadership is an approach to leading organizations that uses data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to inform decisions and guide strategy. Leaders combine human judgment with AI insights to improve performance, manage risk, and respond more effectively to complex and changing conditions.

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Instruction Time Completion Time CEUs
Leadership in the Age of AI 20-25 hours Canvas access ends after 90 days 2

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate and make decisions. As AI becomes part of everyday workflows, leaders need a clear understanding of these technologies and the skills to guide their teams through ongoing transformation.

Leadership in the Age of AI is a practical, accessible course designed to help leaders build the clarity, confidence, and ethical awareness needed to navigate this shift. The course connects modern leadership principles with the realities of AI-augmented work. You will learn through a blend of self-paced learning, guided reflection, and real-world examples.

Guided by AI expert Lisa Thee, you’ll explore how AI influences innovation, decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational risk. You’ll also gain frameworks and tools to make informed choices about AI adoption and communicate with stakeholders. Finally, you’ll learn strategies to strengthen your leadership and help your teams adapt as new technologies change the workplace.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the basics of AI, including what it is, how it works, and how it is reshaping leadership and organizational decision-making.
  • Evaluate AI opportunities and risks using ethical frameworks and responsible AI principles.
  • Use AI tools to streamline work, spark creativity, and support innovation.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to data security, privacy, and model bias.
  • Guide teams through technological change with clarity, empathy, and a human-centered approach.
  • Build career agility by understanding how roles are evolving and why continuous upskilling is essential.
  • Develop a forward-looking leadership strategy, including a practical plan for applying AI in your role or future career path.
  • Communicate AI’s impact, opportunities, and risks effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Course Overview

  • Understand how AI is transforming work and leadership across industries.
  • Reflect on your leadership style and how AI is reshaping expectations of leaders.
  • Identify ethical challenges in AI leadership, including bias, inclusion, and long-term societal impact.
  • Explore emerging AI trends and their implications for leadership and business strategy.
  • Study how AI will shape innovation and the future of roles in your industry.
  • Develop strategies to adapt your leadership style for an AI-driven workplace.
  • Identify AI tools that enhance creativity and accelerate workflows.
  • Understand how AI streamlines processes to increase productivity.
  • Exercise: Apply AI solutions for personalized digital marketing and branding
  • Understand the importance of cybersecurity and data privacy in AI deployments.
  • Learn best practices for protecting sensitive information while using AI tools.
  • Examine real-world examples of AI-enabled threat detection and risk mitigation.
  • Define career agility in the context of rapid technological change.
  • Embrace lifelong learning as a core strategy for career growth.
  • Strengthen your ability to adapt to disruption, role changes, and organizational shifts.
  • Understand the value of continuous learning in staying relevant and competitive.
  • Develop and manage your personal leadership brand in an AI-enabled world.
  • Build resilience and adaptability to navigate uncertainty and rapid change.
  • Recognize new opportunities created by emerging technologies and shifting industry needs.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for anyone ready to embrace change, enhance their leadership style, and create meaningful impact in the age of AI.

  • Current and aspiring leaders seeking to enhance their ability to lead in AI-augmented workplaces.
  • Mid-career professionals looking to future-proof their careers and adapt to rapid technological advancements.
  • Ethical innovators interested in using AI to drive positive societal impact while navigating its ethical complexities.
  • Transitioning professionals pivoting roles, industries, or functions as AI reshapes the market.
  • HR and people leaders responsible for fostering adaptive and innovative team cultures, as well as upskilling their workforce.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners interested in integrating AI strategically within their organizations and business models.
  • AI enthusiasts eager to understand how AI intersects with leadership, ethics, and personal development.

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Instructional Team

Lisa Thee

  • CEO, AMP Solutions LLC
  • Author, Go!: Reboot Your Career in 90 Days

Additional Information

How AI-Driven Leadership Is Used in Industry?

Organizations use AI-Driven Leadership to guide decisions about how artificial intelligence is deployed in areas like hiring, predictive maintenance, and customer analytics. Leaders balance technical capabilities with ethical considerations, ensuring AI systems are transparent, aligned with business goals, and trusted by employees and customers.

Skills

AI strategy; human-AI decision making; change leadership; ethics awareness; organizational readiness

Audience

Leaders, managers, and executives making decisions about AI adoption and organizational readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Leadership in the Age of AI cover? Leadership in the Age of AI helps leaders understand how artificial intelligence changes decision making, work design, and strategy. Participants explore how to lead responsibly while balancing innovation, human judgment, and organizational readiness.

Who should take Leadership in the Age of AI? Leaders, managers, and executives making decisions about AI adoption and organizational readiness.

How is Leadership in the Age of AI used in practice? Leaders use these ideas to evaluate AI opportunities, guide adoption, and balance innovation with responsible oversight.

Questions Professionals Also Ask

How should leaders respond to AI? What makes AI adoption successful? What are the risks of AI at work?

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