
Digital transformation is driving innovation in healthcare, creating new models and cultures and enhancing processes and user experiences. Yet with so many disparate sectors and providers – from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and hospitals to health insurers and regulatory authorities – the path to transformation will be as complex as the industry itself. To get there, today’s healthcare leaders must understand new technologies in healthcare and how they can be harnessed to rethink the way services are designed and delivered.
Digital Transformation in Healthcare is a 9-week programme from Imperial Executive Education that’s designed to provide these insights. Through an expansive exploration of the core technologies enabling digital transformation in healthcare and the trends, challenges and opportunities they present, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to strategise your own implementation plans and ensure their success.
The Digital Transformation in Healthcare programme offers an expansive exploration of the core technologies that support digital transformation in healthcare. At the end of the programme, you will be able to:
Describe the key technologies associated with digital health transformation.
Explore the role of digital health technologies in shaping future models of healthcare.
Describe the differences in digital transformation in different types of healthcare organisations: primary and secondary care providers, drug companies and insurers and payers.
Identify the challenges, success factors and approaches to the implementation of digital health innovation.

Hands-on simulation activity using the Simul8 platform

Knowledge check activities, discussions and reflection activities to validate the understanding of key concepts

Live office hours with learning facilitators

Reflect on your learnings during the programme, and build a customised playbook

Learn from a diverse cohort of peers
Meet the faculty and get an overview of the programme, including certificate requirements, the learning platform and support resources.
Dive into how technology can change the future of the healthcare industry.
Examine platform models in healthcare and other industries.
Contemplate the meaning of ‘digital transformation’ within healthcare organisations, focussing on hospitals.
Understand the changing role of hospitals within healthcare systems, including the relationship between hospitals and out-of-hospital care.
Zero in on digital transformation in primary care and the out-of-hospital care sector.
Discover how the growth of digital innovation results in patients who are more knowledgeable and empowered, leading to rising expectations of healthcare services.
Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated important digitalisation trends, which were already beginning to take effect in the industry, despite drug organisations often being seen as laggards when it comes to digital transformation.
Review the changing needs of health insurance in light of scientific developments in genetic data and disease risk prediction.
Learn about government and regulatory perspectives on key digital health issues.
The Digital Transformation in Healthcare programme is designed for:
Mid-level business/functional managers and C-suite executives looking to future-proof their teams and strategies with a practical understanding of key uses of technology for advancing healthcare system goals
Clinical leaders interested in advancing healthcare service delivery, patient outcomes and operational productivity
Consultants or entrepreneurs looking to identify strategies to advance healthcare system goals and provide innovative products and solutions that directly address critical healthcare opportunities
Having the opportunity to simulate healthcare scenarios by changing different care parameters can provide an illuminating look at the effect digital innovations can have on healthcare outcomes.
Use the Simul8 platform to complete an ongoing disease progression simulation focused on sepsis, a condition that’s more common than heart attacks and one that can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Test different improvement interventions, and anticipate the impact they will have on factors such as length of stay, cost and mortality.
Discover best practices you can take back and implement within your health system.
Professor, Technology and Innovation Management (Healthcare) Member, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation, Imperial College Business School
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Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial Executive Education.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions about whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme adviser will follow up with you very shortly.
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above. Note that, unless otherwise stated on the programme web page, all programmes are taught in English, and proficiency in English is required.
More than 50 per cent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry and geography—leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
Check back at this programme web page or email us to inquire if future programme dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this programme to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific programme schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
Completing your final project, if required
The programme is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on programme activities.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 per cent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course. A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the programme. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
You will have access to the learning platform and all programme materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
To successfully complete this programme online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programmes. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
The programme fee is shown at the top of this page.
Flexible payment options, group enrolment benefits and referral bonus are available.
Tuition assistance may be available for participants who qualify. Please contact your programme adviser to discuss.
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Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this programme. Instalment payments are also available.
Yes, the programme fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.
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Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Imperial Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
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