www.exed.hbs.
edu/aiv
21 SEP–16 NOV 2023
$6,250
Virtual
“The program benefits
leaders regardless of
whether they have data
science or AI experience.
They’ll learn practical ways
to successfully implement
transformation models
within the context of their
specific organizations
and industries.”
Kevin Gohil
Former COO, Copyright Licensing
Agency UK LTD, United Kingdom
Competing in the Age of AI—Virtual
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses in all industries create, capture, and share value.
This virtual program provides a digital blueprint for moving your organization toward an AI-based business
model and unleashing the full growth potential of AI.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Decision-makers, in both established companies and startups
of any size, who are responsible for shaping the organization’s
AI, data analytics, or digital transformation strategy. The
program is appropriate for business and technology leaders
and contributors in many different functions and roles
including individuals in marketing, supply chain, IT, HR, talent
management, product development, and operations, as
well as digital officers, technology officers, and individuals
building and launching data science teams.
THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP YOU TO
• Choose how best to apply AI in your industry and
your business
• Reimagine your company’s value proposition to create
new revenue streams
• Lead the creation of algorithms, software infrastructure,
data pipelines, and experimentation platforms
• Build the skills, capabilities, and culture to manage an
AI-first operating model
• Redesign key components of your organization, operating
model, systems, processes, and roles to be AI-driven
• Ensure an ethical approach to AI and manage inherent risks
This program is part of the Digital Transformation Certificate (DTC). To earn this certificate, participants must complete three select topic-focused
programs in 36 months.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Your rigorous curriculum is structured around weekly live
online sessions. Each week, you will engage in an interactive
case discussion or simulation using Zoom, two to three hours
of self-paced learning, and dynamic small-group discussions
with peers. Case protagonists and industry experts will
contribute to the live sessions. Through an AI readiness
survey and individual feedback report, you will assess your
organization’s AI maturity as a basis for formulating your
own plans. Topics include:
• Tracing digitization of the economy and the (re)emergence
of AI
• Differentiating among AI, machine learning, and data science
• Understanding the impact of AI on business and operating
models, as well as on strategy development
• Recognizing how AI-first firms differ from traditional
product or service firms
• Building network effects, using them to accelerate
competitive advantage—and competing against them
• Developing data sourcing, processing, analytics, and
algorithms, including predictive models
• Building a data pipeline to gather, clean, integrate, and
safeguard data
• Creating and scaling a responsible AI framework
• Developing your AI-first Scorecard
• Rearchitecting your operating model and ensuring that
your infrastructure supports your strategy
Competing in the Age of AI—Virtual SAMPLE SCHEDULE

2–3 hours of self-paced work per week

ORIENTATION WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8

17–23 SEP 2023 24–30 SEP 2023 01–07 OCT 2023 08–14 OCT 2023 15–21 OCT 2023 22–28 OCT 2023 29 OCT–04 NOV 05 NOV–11 NOV 12–18 NOV 2023
2023 2023

THU, 21 SEP THU, 28 SEP THU, 05 OCT THU, 12 OCT THU, 19 OCT THU, 02 NOV THU, 09 NOV THU, 16 NOV

11:00–11:45 AM ET 11:00–11:45 AM ET 11:00–11:45 AM ET MULTIPLE 11:00–11:45 AM ET

Discussion Groups Discussion Groups Discussion Groups DAYS AND TIMES Discussion Groups
AVAILABLE
11:45 AM– 11:45 AM– 11:45 AM– Application Deep 11:45 AM–
12:00 PM ET 12:00 PM ET 12:00 PM ET Dive: Assessing 12:00 PM ET
Break Break Break readiness and Break
crafting your
12:00–1:30 PM ET 12:00–1:30 PM ET 12:00–1:30 PM ET 12:00–1:30 PM ET 12:00–1:30 PM ET organization’s best 12:00–1:30 PM ET 12:00–1:30 PM ET 12:00–1:30 PM ET
Program Overview: Entering the Age of Building and Leading Comparing AI-First Developing Strategy strategy in the age Ethics of Digital The Transformation Leadership in the
Introduction to AI: Cutting through the AI Factory: Companies with in the Age of AI: of AI. Scale, Scope, and Journey: Age of AI: Examining
faculty, staff, and the hype to Creating the Traditional Creating innovation Learning: Avoiding Understanding the AI the impact of AI
participants; what to understand how the infrastructure and Companies: platforms and taking algorithmic bias, maturity model, transformation on
expect during the re-emergence of AI is resources needed for Exploring how full advantage of protecting systems creating your AI-first organizational
program. changing companies’ successful AI businesses with an AI network effects and and customer data, scorecard, and structure, exploring
opportunities and deployment, factory core deliver learning effects maximizing employing the drivers surprising and
responsibilities. including data significant value to inclusiveness, and of transformation to a innovative uses of
platforms and customers, how coping with the digital operating AI, and creating a
pipelines, algorithms, competitive digital divide. model. plan for your
experimentation dynamics are organization.
platforms, and more. shifting, and which
organizational
structures can help
you succeed.

1:30–2:00 PM ET 1:30–2:00 PM ET 1:30–2:00 PM ET 1:30–2:00 PM ET 1:30–2:00 PM ET 1:30–2:00 PM ET

Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Faculty Q&A Faculty Q&A Faculty Q&A Faculty Q&A Faculty Q&A Faculty Q&A

CLASS GUIDE
Please note: This sample schedule is
intended to be representative of the
Live Sessions
program structure and content. Timing
and session topics are illustrative and
Virtual Group Discussions
subject to change.

S1222 Break
Your Learning
Environment.

LIVE, SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

Interact directly with HBS faculty who bring their latest

research into the virtual classroom. Through case studies,
lectures, business simulations, and small-group discussions,
participants gain the strategies, tools, and insights to solve
their most challenging problems.

WORLD-CLASS HBS FACULTY

Draw on the extensive research and real-world experience

of faculty experts to disrupt your way of thinking and
empower you to implement innovative ideas.

REAL-TIME, INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION GROUPS

Discuss and debate the most pressing business issues

with a select group of your peers in the virtual classroom
and in virtual breakout groups.

UNPRECEDENTED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Build strong relationships with a select group of peers

who will continue to enrich your personal and professional
life after you leave the program.

ACTIONABLE LEARNING

Experience decision-making in the face of conflicting

data, complex politics, and intense pressure—and be able
to implement new ideas and solutions.
Connecting. Learning.
The HBS Experience.

Though it comes from within, transformation often requires a catalyst. And for many
business leaders, HBS Executive Education has been that catalyst. Here, you’re fully
immersed in a transformational living-learning experience, networking with executives
from around the world, and engaging in programs led by experienced HBS faculty.
It’s a holistic experience that will enrich your career—and your life.

ADMISSIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION

We admit candidates to specific sessions on a www.exed.hbs.edu

rolling, space available basis, and encourage you to
apply as early as possible. Although most programs FOR A PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION
have no formal educational requirements, admission
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is a selective process based on your professional
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achievement and organizational responsibilities.
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