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Drive impact with management skills and AI-Led business transformation

Build the strategic leadership, management development and AI expertise required to lead modern organisations through transformation, innovation and business growth with the Executive Certificate in Management and AI-Led Business Transformation programme from Imperial College London.

Why choose this multiprogramme learning journey?

Navigate leadership in an AI-powered era through the combined strengths of the AI for Business Transformation: Generative AI, Agentic AI and Beyond programme and the Management Development Programme. Designed for professionals looking to strengthen strategic decision-making, leadership effectiveness and digital transformation expertise, this learning journey explores how generative AI, agentic AI and emerging technologies are reshaping organisations, workflows and business operations.

Across both programmes, you will examine the practical application of AI within contemporary business environments while building the management and leadership perspectives needed to respond to evolving organisational challenges. From understanding how AI works in real-world business contexts to exploring strategic management techniques, this learning journey offers a multidisciplinary approach to modern leadership development.
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Live sessions and immersive learning

Engage with Imperial faculty, industry experts and peers through live online sessions, webinars and collaborative discussions.

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Peer learning

Network and exchange perspectives with a global cohort of professionals through interactive learning experiences and discussion boards.

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Associate alumni status

Earn associate alumni status upon successful completion of the learning journey.

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Capstone projects and applied learning

Develop practical business solutions through hands-on activities, AI-powered projects and strategic problem-solving exercises.

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Weekly office hours and programme support

Receive guidance from learning facilitators and dedicated programme support teams throughout your learning journey.

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Real-world case studies

Explore real-world business scenarios, AI applications and examples of organisational transformation across industries.

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Certificates of completion

Earn three verified digital certificates from Imperial upon completion of each individual programme and the combined learning journey.

Key takeaways

Through this multiprogramme learning journey, you will strengthen your ability to develop the cross-functional skills and AI capabilities necessary to thrive in management and leadership roles today. 

  • Take high-impact decisions with a holistic view of finance, accounting and marketing.

  • Create your personalised management toolkit to enhance your effectiveness as a manager.

  • Implement management strategies for leading diverse teams.

  • Drive positive business outcomes through diversity and adaptive leadership.

  • Access non-technical insights that make AI concepts applicable to all professionals looking to learn AI and apply it meaningfully.

  • Gain business-centric expertise in integrating generative AI into your strategy for growth and competitive advantage.

  • Develop a comprehensive AI business strategy, covering implementation to long-term impact.

  • Cultivate ethical AI leadership by navigating challenges with integrity and responsibility.

What you will learn

Explore how generative AI and agentic AI technologies are transforming modern organisations, workflows and business operations. Learn how to evaluate AI opportunities, design AI-powered solutions and integrate AI tools into strategic business initiatives.

  • Module 1: Fundamentals of AI in Business

  • Module 2: Generative AI Tools and Prompt Engineering

  • Module 3: Automating Workflows with Generative AI

  • Module 4: Innovation and Competitive Advantage through Generative AI

  • Module 5: Managing Organisational Impacts and Strategic Integration

  • Module 6: Ethical Considerations and Risk Management in AI

Capstone project: complete a series of mini capstone projects that challenge you to apply AI to industry-specific business problems and develop practical AI-driven solutions. These projects reinforce your strategic thinking, creativity and ability to apply AI responsibly.

Develop the leadership, analytics, finance and strategic management capabilities required to navigate contemporary business challenges and lead organisational transformation.

  • Part 1: People Leadership

  • Part 2: Analytics for Business Managers

  • Part 3: Marketing Management

  • Part 4: Accounting and Finance for Managers

  • Part 5: Strategic Management and Problem-Solving

Capstone project: apply insights from leadership, marketing, analytics, accounting, finance and strategy to analyse real-world organisational challenges and develop practical, strategic solutions. 

Who is this programme for?

The Executive Certificate in Management and AI-Led Business Transformation programme is ideal for:

  • Emerging senior leaders and C-suite aspirants responsible for driving organisational performance who want to combine stronger leadership and management capabilities with a practical understanding of generative AI, agentic AI and their business applications

  • Functional leaders across marketing, finance, operations, analytics and other business functions seeking a broader business management perspective while exploring how AI tools can support decision-making and organisational workflows

  • New and aspiring managers looking to build confidence in leading people, managing business functions and understanding the opportunities and challenges presented by AI technologies

  • Strategy, innovation and transformation professionals seeking to connect strategic management, organisational change and AI adoption to support business initiatives and organisational development

  • Consultants and advisers looking to understand how generative AI, agentic AI and emerging technologies can be applied in modern business environments while strengthening their management and strategic thinking capabilities

Case studies and industry examples

This multiprogramme learning journey includes real-world case studies and strategic business scenarios designed to connect leadership concepts, AI-powered innovation and management development practices with practical organisational challenges. Through collaborative learning experiences, you will explore how organisations use AI solutions, analytics and strategic management techniques to drive innovation and business growth.
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Nauto

Discover how an AI-powered platform is transforming fleet safety by detecting distracted driving and providing real-time alerts.

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SkinVision

Explore how AI applications support early diagnosis and customer-facing healthcare technologies.

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Kodak

Examine how one of the world’s most iconic brands failed to adapt to disruptive innovation and could not overcome mismanagement and digital transformation pitfalls.

Google X/Google Labs

Google X/Google Labs

Study how Google created dedicated innovation labs under the ‘digital skunk works’ model to pursue breakthrough innovations.

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Netflix

Understand how Netflix successfully transitioned from DVD rentals to a global streaming giant and integrated personalised content to influence content creation.

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Cruise lines

Explore how wearable technology is used to enhance guest experiences through real-time data, demonstrating the power of smartification in customer service and experience design.

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Amazon’s resume screening tool

Analyse how a machine learning tool unintentionally perpetuated gender bias, offering critical lessons in training data and the importance of ethical oversight in AI deployment.

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IBM Watson for Oncology

Evaluate how IBM’s AI system faced challenges in delivering accurate treatment recommendations due to narrow training data.

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Robert Moses bridges (NYC infrastructure)

Examine how this sociotechnical example, used as an analogy for AI bias, demonstrates that design decisions can reinforce systemic inequalities.

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AI, Ain’t I a Woman? by Joy Buolamwini

Reflect on a compelling video case study that revealed racial and gender bias in facial recognition systems.

Meet the faculty

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Christopher L. Tucci

Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation, Imperial College London

Christopher L. Tucci is the Co-Director (Education) for Imperial College London’s new campus centred on AI, machine learning, data and digital technologies. His expertise focu...

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Islem Rekik

Associate Professor, Imperial College London (Innovation Hub I-X)

Islem Rekik is the Director of the Brain and SIgnal Research and Analysis laboratory. Her work explores AI innovation and emerging technologies across interdisciplinary applic...

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Penny Hoffmann-Becking

Senior Teaching Fellow, Strategy and Organisational Behaviour, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Imperial Business School

Penny Hoffmann-Becking teaches strategy, organisational behaviour and leadership, helping professionals strengthen management development and leadership effectiveness within o...

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Calvin Tsay

Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Computational Optimisation Group, Department of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial Business School

Calvin Tsay’s research interests are in the areas of optimisation algorithms, process dynamics/control, optimisation for machine learning and process systems engineering. His ...

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Daniel Rowles

CEO, Target Internet Ltd; Programme Director and Lecturer, Imperial College London

Daniel Rowles has nearly 23 years of experience in digital marketing and digital transformation. As CEO of Target Internet, he is responsible for ensuring that the digital mar...

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Jolande Bot-Vos

Principal Teaching Fellow, Imperial College London

Jolande Bot-Vos teaches financial and management accounting in several Master’s, executive and undergraduate programmes. Prior to teaching, she was a management consultant at ...

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Cláudia Custódio

Associate Professor of Finance, Imperial College London

Cláudia Custódio’s focus is corporate finance. She is a Research Associate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research, the European Corporate Governance Institute and the Fina...

Become an associate alumni

When you complete this multiprogramme learning journey, you will become part of Imperial’s vast network of industry leaders and earn associate alumni status. You will join a global network of professionals, leaders and innovators shaping the future of AI-powered business transformation, leadership and management innovation.

Certificates

Upon successful completion of the learning journey, you will receive three verified digital certificates from Imperial.
You will receive:
  • One certificate for the AI for Business Transformation: Generative AI, Agentic AI and Beyond programme
  • One certificate for the Management Development Programme
  • One certificate for completing the Executive Certificate in Management and AI-Led Business Transformation learning journey

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Note: After the successful completion of each programme, your verified digital certificates will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the programme. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Imperial Executive Education.

FAQs

How do I know if this programme is right for me?

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 on 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.

Are there any prerequisites for this programme?

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 learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.

What are the requirements to earn a certificate?

This is a graded programme. You will be required to complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points and a cumulative score of 75% is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.

Will I be guaranteed a job upon completion of the programme?

The primary objective of this programme is to give you the skills you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.

How much time will I be expected to devote to this programme?

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.

How will I spend my time in this programme?

You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and programme leaders.

How is the programme administered? Can the programme be accessed anytime?

The programme is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all programme-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool. The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the programme. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.

Do I need to attend live sessions every week?

Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced course leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together, along with guidance from the moderators.

Can I download the programme videos?

You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.

How do I interact with other programme participants?

You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.

What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent 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.

What are the requirements to earn the certificate?

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.

What type of certificate will I receive?

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.

Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?

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.

Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?

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.

How long will I have access to the learning materials?

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.

What equipment is needed or the technical requirements for this programme?

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.

Do I need to be online to access the programme content?

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.

What is the programme fee for the programme and what forms of payment do you accept?

  • 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.

What if I don’t have a credit card – is there another mode of payment accepted?

Yes, you can do the bank remittance via wire transfer. Please contact your programme adviser for more details.

Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?

Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this programme. We partner with loan partners to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available—you can find the options here.

Does the programme fee include taxes? Are there any additional fees?

Yes, the programme fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.

Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?

Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.

Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?

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.

What is the programme refund and deferral policy?

For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Programme Advisers or call us at +44 208 629 1765 (UK) / +1 315 509 2976 (US) / +65 3138 2451 (SG)

Flexible payment options available.

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