As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, today's senior leaders must navigate emerging technologies with clarity and confidence. This 2-day face-to-face course is designed for executives, policymakers, and top-tier professionals looking to lead effectively in the digital age. Covering key concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, and symbolic reasoning, participants will learn how to distinguish facts from hype, assess the real-world applications of AI in business, and guide their organisations through technological change. Through interactive sessions and expert instruction, the course empowers leaders to strategically adopt and manage AI in complex environments. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.

Course Content

1. Introduction to and Definition of Artificial Intelligence
2. The Artificial Intelligence Landscape: Applications, Tasks, and Approaches to Artificial Intelligence
3. The Historical Trajectory of Artificial Intelligence Research
4. An Overview of the Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (Symbolic) Approach
5. An Overview of Machine Learning
6. Natural Language Processing, Machine Perception, and Affective Computing
7. Implementation and Leading Artificial Intelligence Projects
8. Business Leadership and Artificial Intelligence

• NQF 6 qualification in Management or IT
• 4-5 years' work experience in management