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Executive educationCGAL-01
The GenAI programme for senior leaders
Eight weeks · Executive cohort · Boardroom capstone
A senior-only programme that moves past theory into the practical application of generative AI across business functions: formulating strategy, building use cases with real compliance frameworks behind them, and leading an organisation through the change rather than reacting to it.
8 wk
Live masterclasses
20+
Peers per cohort
3×
Faster AI adoption
100%
Capstone completion
Executive masterclass — GenAI strategy
Programme overview
Designed for leaders who demand real-world impact
A focused, senior-only journey combining immersive live sessions, peer learning and a boardroom-ready capstone — so you do not just learn AI, you lead it.
Executive-only cohort
A curated cohort of CXOs, VPs and senior directors, so the discussion stays at peer level.
Immersive live masterclasses
Eight weeks of faculty-led live sessions on GenAI strategy, governance, use-case development and ethical leadership.
Hands-on application
Applied simulations, business case workshops and industry-specific sprints.
Compliance and governance track
Tailored compliance frameworks and risk protocols matched to your organisation's AI maturity.
Industry-recognised certification
The Certified GenAI Leader (CGAL) credential — a mark of strategic AI excellence at executive level.
Lifetime alumni network
An alumni community of AI-forward senior leaders, with curated roundtables and ongoing mentorship.
Peer cohort — executive roundtable
Who this programme is for
Built for the leaders already shaping tomorrow
Purpose-built for senior professionals leading functions, business units or entire organisations through the AI transition.
C-suite and board-level leaders
- Chief executive officers
- Chief information officers and CTOs
- Chief operating officers
- Chief digital and data officers
- Board members overseeing digital strategy
Senior functional leaders
- VPs and senior directors of technology or innovation
- Senior leaders in finance, HR, marketing and operations
- General managers responsible for P&L and transformation
- Division heads driving enterprise-wide AI adoption
- Senior consultants advising on digital transformation
Learning path
Three phases, one transformative journey
A seamless progression from strategic foundations to boardroom-ready AI leadership.
PHASE 01 · WEEKS 1–3
GenAI foundations for strategic leaders
- AI demystified: core concepts, capabilities and limitations, without the jargon
- The GenAI landscape: LLMs, multimodal models and enterprise AI platforms
- Business value identification: frameworks for finding high-impact opportunities
- AI readiness: evaluating your data, technology and talent maturity
PHASE 02 · WEEKS 4–6
Strategic application and governance
- Use case development: designing, prioritising and making the business case
- AI governance and compliance: policy frameworks, risk taxonomies, accountability
- Ethical and societal implications: bias, fairness, transparency, regulation
- Communicating AI to boards, technical teams and external partners
PHASE 03 · WEEKS 7–8
Capstone: your AI transformation roadmap
- A boardroom-ready, organisation-specific AI transformation plan
- Peer review and faculty feedback on your roadmap
- Change leadership: leading people through uncertainty with clarity
- Certification and induction into the CGAL alumni network
What you walk away with
Six capabilities that redefine your leadership
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Strategic AI vision
A clear, ambitious and commercially grounded GenAI strategy aligned to your long-term goals.
Use case mastery
Identify, design and prioritise high-impact use cases with implementation and compliance frameworks behind them.
Governance fluency
Establish governance structures, manage risk responsibly, and lead on policy — internally and with regulators.
AI communication skills
Communicate AI effectively with technical teams, boards and external stakeholders.
Ethical AI leadership
A nuanced grasp of the ethical, societal and reputational implications of AI at scale.
Transformation roadmap
A fully developed, boardroom-ready roadmap for your organisation, co-created during the programme.
Certification
The CGAL credential
Successful completion earns a globally recognised 2C certification suite, validating both strategic leadership and applied AI capability.
CGAL — Certified GenAI Leader
Validates your strategic AI leadership capability and readiness to drive enterprise-wide transformation.
ARP — AI Roadmap Practitioner
Official recognition of your completed organisation-specific transformation roadmap, confirmed by faculty and peer review.
Lifetime alumni membership
Permanent access to the Certified GenAI Leaders network: roundtables, curated resources and peer advisory groups.
Capstone presentation — transformation roadmap
Cohort schedule
Intake schedule
Each cohort admits a strictly limited number of senior leaders, allocated through a selective admissions process. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Cohort
Application closes
Programme starts
Status
CohortQ2 — Spring cohort
Application closesApril 10, 2026
Programme startsApril 28, 2026
StatusClosed
CohortQ3 — Summer cohort
Application closesJuly 5, 2026
Programme startsJuly 20, 2026
StatusOpen
CohortQ4 — Autumn cohort
Application closesSeptember 20, 2026
Programme startsOctober 5, 2026
StatusOpen
CohortQ1 2027 — Winter cohort
Application closesDecember 15, 2026
Programme startsJanuary 12, 2027
StatusOpening soon
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and every cohort is capped at 20 participants. Corporate group enrolments of three or more are available — contact the admissions team for details.
Investment
$3,499USD · per participant, all inclusive
A programme designed to build strategic confidence, deliver real-world impact, and position you for AI-driven transformation.
Note: flexible payment plans and corporate sponsorship options are available — contact the admissions team for details.
Your investment includes
- A globally recognised 2C certification suite — CGAL and ARP
- Eight weeks of live, faculty-led executive masterclasses
- An organisation-specific AI transformation roadmap
- Access to all programme materials and case libraries
- A peer cohort of CXOs and senior directors
- Faculty review and mentorship sessions
- Lifetime alumni network membership
- Career and advisory positioning support
Eligibility
A selective programme for committed leaders
Only 20 senior leaders are accepted per cohort. Applications are reviewed holistically — strategic intent, organisational context, and readiness for change leadership.
- A minimum of ten years' professional experience, with five or more in a senior leadership role
- A statement of purpose articulating your GenAI vision and organisational goals
- A professional profile or executive biography
Lead the transition, don't absorb it
Places are allocated on a rolling basis and every cohort is capped at 20. If the next intake matters to your plans, apply early.
