Lead with AI: courses online

Series overview

Whether you’re new to AI or ready to expand your leadership impact, our introduction to artificial intelligence and specialized AI training programs help you confidently lead in a rapidly evolving digital era. Students will develop the judgement to identify where AI adds real value; sharpen leadership fundamentals in decision-making, communication, and accountability; and apply what they learn immediately through an Action Learning Project that delivers measurable organizational impact.

Key takeaways from these AI courses include:

Clear criterion for identifying high-value AI opportunities for safer, smarter, day-to-day AI use for productivity and innovation
An understanding of AI privacy, ethics, and governance
A simple, actionable plan to improve a process, decision, or customer interaction at the student’s organization

Who should enroll

This series offers short, function-focused AI learning courses designed for mid- to senior-level managers who want practical, business-oriented AI classes that enhance leadership and decision-making.

If you’re exploring an introduction to AI or seeking an artificial intelligence certificate, our courses will guide you to apply what you learn immediately to your current role.

Program format

Take one course or complete the full series—each four-week course is structured for busy professionals who want measurable results.

Week 1: Asynchronous, online introduction to the course, including short pre-reading assignments and an overview of GenAI
Week 2: Hands-on practice and peer discussion, one day, in person (Indianapolis)
Week 3: Use case clinic: 2.5 hours of live, online, instructor-led training
Week 4: Create and submit an Action Learning Project tailored to your organization

This format blends flexibility and accountability, ideal for participants pursuing an AI certificate or a postgraduate program in AI and machine learning who need to balance learning with leadership responsibilities.

Explore Leading with AI series courses

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Leading with AI: Strategy

Sharpen strategic thinking and set direction, then apply insights where AI truly supports the plan.

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Leading with AI: Self-Leadership

Boost self-awareness, clarify values, set goals, and build emotional intelligence while using commonly available tools introduced in our AI learning courses to make work faster and more effective.

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Leading with AI: AI Strategy for Executives

In this online-only course, you'll examine artificial intelligence through three critical lenses: building leadership skills for the AI era, mastering cutting-edge AI technologies, and evaluating the strategic impact of AI on organizational performance.

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Leading with AI: Project Management

Turn plans into progress with AI training that helps clarify scope, manage risks, and keep teams aligned without extra busy work.

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Leading with AI: Finance

Enhance financial judgment, budgeting, forecasting, and investment decisions while using AI to accelerate analysis, improve accuracy, and tell the story behind the numbers.

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Leading with AI: Accounting

Learn to interpret and question financial statements, then use AI to spot patterns and clarify insights.

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Leading with AI: Negotiation

Build disciplined negotiators who use AI as a partner for strategy, scenario rehearsal, and preparation.

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Leading with AI: Managing People

Strengthen everyday management, from setting expectations to giving feedback, while using AI to enhance clarity and reduce administrative load.

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Leading with AI: Leading Change

Master the practical side of change leadership with the use of AI tools to manage change, provide clear communication, stakeholder analysis, and the skills to lead people through uncertainty.

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Leading with AI: Marketing

Turn data into insight and insight into action using AI to speed up research, sharpen messages, and run smarter experiments.

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Leading with AI: Critical Thinking

Enhance problem framing, evidence evaluation, and disciplined reasoning using AI to pressure-test ideas and surface new perspectives.

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Leading with AI: Influence

Improve persuasion and alignment skills using AI to sharpen communication, rehearse conversations, and test strategies without relying on buzzwords.

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Showcase your skills

Each course offers the opportunity to complete an optional Action Learning Project, applying course concepts to a real organizational challenge you face. Participants who complete this project earn a digital badge, a verifiable credential you can showcase on platforms like LinkedIn.

Build toward a professional certificate

Complete four courses from the Leading with AI professional development series and earn the Kelley Professional Certificate in AI Leadership.

Additionally, if you purchase four or more courses in the Leading with AI series, you'll receive a $1,500 discount. Pay a total of $4,480 (regularly $5,980), a 25% savings.

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Why choose Kelley?

Our AI courses are built by industry experts and Kelley School of Business faculty. They deliver the rigor of a postgraduate program in AI and machine learning with the flexibility and focus that busy professionals need. If you’re ready to grow with a recognized certificate in AI, start with Kelley.

Have questions? Email us at kelleypd@iu.edu and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Series overview

Key takeaways from these AI courses include:

Who should enroll

Program format

Explore Leading with AI series courses

Upcoming Events

Showcase your skills

Build toward a professional certificate

Want to learn more?

Why choose Kelley?

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