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Overview
The AI leadership – AI strategy and opportunity apprenticeship unit is a five-day live training programme designed for senior leaders and managers responsible for guiding AI adoption and organisational transformation. This unit builds practical leadership capability in artificial intelligence, enabling learners to translate AI potential into strategic value.
The programme develops AI literacy for decision-makers, focusing on strategic alignment, governance, risk management, and ethical leadership. Learners explore the capabilities and limitations of AI technologies, assess organisational readiness, and develop structured approaches to identifying, prioritising, and commissioning AI initiatives.
By the end of the unit, participants will be equipped to define a coherent AI strategy aligned to organisational goals, engage stakeholders with confidence, and implement governance frameworks that support responsible and sustainable AI adoption.
Funding: This apprenticeship unit is funded through the Government’s Growth and Skills Levy. Levy-paying employers can use their levy funds to cover the cost of training, while non-levy employers typically benefit from government co-investment up to the published funding band.
Find out how your organisation could benefit from the Growth and Skills Levy.
Prerequisites
Please note: Eligibility must be assessed prior to accepting bookings for this programme. Contact us to arrange a discussion with your QA team.
There are no formal technical prerequisites. Learners should:
- Hold a leadership or management role with responsibility for strategic decision-making
- Have experience of organisational change, digital initiatives, or transformation programmes
- Be prepared to engage in discussion, case study analysis, and applied strategic planning
Who should attend
This apprenticeship unit is designed for:
- Senior leaders and managers
- AI sponsors and programme owners
- Heads of function with AI accountability
- Leaders responsible for AI risk, governance, or transformation
No prior technical AI expertise is required. The course is designed for non-technical leaders who need to make informed, evidence-based decisions about AI adoption and oversight.
Learning objectives
By attending this programme, learners will:
- Develop AI literacy for informed leadership decision-making
- Understand the organisational impact of AI adoption across people, process, technology, and culture
- Identify AI opportunities aligned with strategic priorities
- Evaluate AI risks, including ethical, operational, legal, and reputational considerations
- Build a structured AI strategy and prioritisation framework
- Strengthen governance and oversight of AI initiatives
- Confidently engage stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams
Course Outline
- Explain AI fundamentals in the context of leadership decision-making
- Assess the organisational impact of AI adoption
- Evaluate AI capabilities, benefits, and limitations
- Identify ethical risks including bias, fairness, transparency, and workforce impact
- Articulate a leadership response to responsible AI and build a business case for ethical AI use
- Develop and prioritise AI initiatives using structured strategy and governance frameworks
- Use organisational data to identify viable AI opportunities
- Assess commissioning approaches, feasibility, and associated risks
- Define AI direction and secure stakeholder support
- Apply horizon scanning, peer insight, and supplier evaluation techniques
Delivery format
This is a five-day live training programme. The format includes:
- Facilitated workshops and expert-led discussions
- Real-world case studies and applied scenarios
- Group exercises focused on strategic planning
- Peer discussion and leadership insight sharing
- Structured frameworks and practical templates
Learners are encouraged to apply course concepts to their own organisational context throughout the programme.
Validation and assessment
Mandatory:As a minimum, learners will need to pass a skills test, to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills and knowledge set out in the apprenticeship unit. Employers will need to validate the result to confirm the learner has been successful.
Business benefits
- Organisations that invest in AI leadership capability will:
- Make more informed and evidence-based AI investment decisions
- Reduce ethical, legal, and reputational risk
- Align AI initiatives with strategic priorities
- Strengthen governance and accountability
- Improve stakeholder confidence in AI adoption
- Accelerate responsible innovation and competitive advantage
Individual benefits
Learners will:
- Gain confidence in leading AI-related discussions at board or executive level
- Develop a structured approach to AI opportunity assessment
- Strengthen their ability to manage AI-related risk
- Build credibility as an informed and responsible AI leader
- Leave with a practical framework to guide AI strategy in their organisation
Frequently asked questions
How can I create an account on myQA.com?
There are a number of ways to create an account. If you are a self-funder, simply select the "Create account" option on the login page.
If you have been booked onto a course by your company, you will receive a confirmation email. From this email, select "Sign into myQA" and you will be taken to the "Create account" page. Complete all of the details and select "Create account".
If you have the booking number you can also go here and select the "I have a booking number" option. Enter the booking reference and your surname. If the details match, you will be taken to the "Create account" page from where you can enter your details and confirm your account.
Find more answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs: Bookings & Cancellations page.
How do QA’s virtual classroom courses work?
Our virtual classroom courses allow you to access award-winning classroom training, without leaving your home or office. Our learning professionals are specially trained on how to interact with remote attendees and our remote labs ensure all participants can take part in hands-on exercises wherever they are.
We use the WebEx video conferencing platform by Cisco. Before you book, check that you meet the WebEx system requirements and run a test meeting to ensure the software is compatible with your firewall settings. If it doesn’t work, try adjusting your settings or contact your IT department about permitting the website.
How do QA’s online courses work?
QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course.
Once you have purchased the Online course and have completed your registration, you will receive the necessary details to enable you to immediately access it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
When will I receive my joining instructions?
Joining instructions for QA courses are sent two weeks prior to the course start date, or immediately if the booking is confirmed within this timeframe. For course bookings made via QA but delivered by a third-party supplier, joining instructions are sent to attendees prior to the training course, but timescales vary depending on each supplier’s terms. Read more FAQs.
When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.
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