PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN

AI for Leaders Certificate Program

Build your AI knowledge to drive transformative innovation.

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Harnessing the Power of Breakthrough AI Technology for Your Organization

Businesses benefit from leveraging AI technology to automate repetitive tasks, gain data-driven insights for informed decision-making, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This empowers them to stay agile, innovate proactively, and maintain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Certificate Overview

This comprehensive program equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insights they need to use AI to create new value for their organizations—in ways that are scalable, secure, and responsible. Engage live with your instructors and peers, work on projects based on real-world business problems, and learn to lead your organization through its AI transformation.

Are You Looking to Expand Your Skill Set with AI Knowledge?

In today’s dynamic business landscape, leaders equipped with AI knowledge drive innovation, optimize decision-making, and maintain a competitive edge. Staying at the cutting edge of AI advancements empowers you to anticipate market shifts, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock unprecedented growth opportunities.

AI for Leaders Certificate Program Curriculum

This certificate includes the following courses:

After completing the program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how AI aligns with business strategy, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive organizational success.
Implement AI strategies practically, ensuring you are ready to drive real-world impact.
Address biases, promote transparency, and lead responsibly, ensuring that you not only harness the power of AI but also contribute to ethical and responsible implementation.

After successful completion of this course, participants will receive a credential certified by the University of Chicago.

Meet Your Instructors

These instructors teach this program regularly. If you wish to know the current teacher of each course, please speak to your enrollment advisor.

Michael Colella, MS, MA, MS

Senior Director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics, AXS

Michael Colella is the senior director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics at AXS, where he leads business intelligence, analytics engineering, and web analytics. He is passionate about helping organizations use advanced analytics and AI to thrive.

Patrick McQuillan, MBA

Analytics and Strategy Consultant

Patrick McQuillan is a sought-after subject matter expert in data governance, business intelligence, and AI strategy. He earned his MBA from the University of Oxford and a Bacher of Economics and International Affairs from Northeastern University.

Benjamin Blakely, PhD

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Intelligence Researcher at Argonne National Laboratory

Benjamin Blakely has over two decades of operations, research, and teaching experience. His expertise spans machine learning methods for risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and developing systems that intelligently defend themselves.

Roger L. Moore, Jr., MBA

Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago in the MS in Applied Data Science Program and CEO and Managing Director of NLITX

Roger Moore teaches Leadership and Consulting and Capstone courses in UChicago’s MS in Applied Data Science program. As the CEO and managing director at NLITX, he pursues competitive advantage through strategic application of data and advanced analytics.

Utku Pamuksuz, PhD

Assistant Clinical Professor and Cofounder of Inference Analytics

Dr. Pamuksuz is an artificial intelligence professor and industry consultant with expertise in data mining, applied mathematics, machine learning, and deep learning. He earned his PhD in IS/Analytics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Andre Uhl, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor at the University of Chicago’s Institute on the Formation of Knowledge and Harris School of Public Policy

Andre Uhl designs and teaches an interdepartmental AI Literacy curriculum. He draws on over a decade of experience shaping international AI governance standards and focuses on global ethics, intercultural communication, and sustainable development.

Who Is It For?

Participants must have:

Managerial experience.
Basic data literacy and comfort with working with data professionally, such as using dashboards to monitor KPIs or working with spreadsheets in Excel.
Proficiency with data and data-driven approaches like AI and ML.

Industry Outlook

The position of generative AI among technologies most likely to impact business significantly.

Source: Cisco

21.9

The projected growth of the AI-driven cybersecurity market from 2023 to 2028.

Source: LinkedIn

out of

The number of C-suite executives who believe scaling AI over the next five years is crucial to the survival of their business.

Source: Accenture

Potential Job Titles of Professionals with AI Expertise

AI Ethics and Governance Lead
AI Implementation Manager
AI Innovation Leader
AI Operations Director
AI Product Manager
AI Program Director
AI Solutions Architect
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Director of AI Strategy
Head of AI
Senior AI Scientist
Vice President of AI Research

Admissions Process

1

Application

Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.

2

Interview

Receive a call for an interview with our Admissions Team.

3

Results

Our Admissions Committee will inform you of their final decision within two business days.

The University of Chicago Approach to Online Learning

Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind.

Certificate programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical real-world application.

Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.

Why the University of Chicago?

Becoming a member of the University of Chicago community means gaining access to world-class instructors and a cohort of curious, diverse individuals.

Through a firm grounding in core principles and a rigorous approach to problem-solving, our teaching method—the Chicago Approach—will give you the tools you need to make sense of complex data and turn ideas into impact.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion.