AI for Leaders

4.8 (26)

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9 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Highest Rated AI Leadership Course. Elevate leadership: Master AI strategy, ethics, and innovation. Transform decision-making in AI era.

Previously at:

Amazon Web Services
Bloomberg
Honeywell
Citi.com
Chase

Course overview

Master AI Leadership: Transform Your Organization, Lead the Future

AI for Leaders: Drive Change with AI Expertise


In an era where AI is reshaping industries, true leadership means going beyond buzzwords like ChatGPT. This course empowers you to lead the AI revolution in your organization.


"AI for Leaders" bridges the gap between technical knowledge and strategic leadership. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a tech enthusiast, or an AI novice, this course will position you at the forefront of the AI evolution.


Embark on a transformative journey that explores AI's essence, its real-world applications, and its business-revolutionizing potential. Discover how AI is reshaping various sectors, grasp its strategic implications, and learn to harness its power for your specific needs.


This isn't just about understanding AI; it's about mastering AI leadership. Equip yourself to spearhead AI initiatives, make informed decisions, and champion ethical AI use. As AI blurs the lines between technology and business, let this course be your compass in this new landscape.


Here's what sets our course apart:


1. Dynamic AI Leadership Suite:

  - AI Leadership Compass: Track your growth as an AI leader

  - AI Strategy Canvas: Align AI initiatives with your business goals

  - Ethical AI Simulation: Navigate complex AI ethical dilemmas

  - AI Governance Maturity Model: Assess and improve your organization's AI governance


2. AI Leadership Network: Join an exclusive community of AI leaders for ongoing learning and collaboration


3. Practical, Action-Oriented Sessions:

  - The AI Paradigm Shift in Business Leadership

  - Architecting AI-Driven Organizations

  - Responsible AI Leadership and Governance

  - Driving AI-Powered Business Transformation


4. Real-World Impact: Explore AI case studies across sectors, understanding successes and lessons learned


5. Strategic AI Framework: Develop a dynamic AI strategy aligned with broader business objectives


6. AI Ethics & Responsibility: Navigate the complex terrain of AI ethics and governance


7. Applied AI Learning: Engage in workshops, simulations, and real-time AI demos


8. AI Horizon Scan: Gain insights into emerging AI trends and prepare for future shifts


9. Personalized Support: Receive dedicated mentorship and feedback throughout the course


10. Continuous Learning: Access curated resources and an engaged alumni network post-course


Course Structure:

- 4 live interactive sessions

- Hands-on exercises and project reviews

- Q&A opportunities in each session


Bonuses:

- Free access to the AI Fundamentals video course ($79 value)

- Free access to the Prompt Engineering video course ($99 value)


Exclusive Access to the Dynamic AI Leadership Suite (Valued at $2,876)


As part of this course, you'll gain complimentary access to our Dynamic AI Leadership Suite, a collection of four advanced, interactive tools designed to accelerate your journey in AI leadership:


1. AI Leadership Compass ($479 value): Dynamically map and enhance your AI leadership competencies.

2. AI Strategy Canvas ($749 value): Develop and refine AI strategies that drive business success.

3. Ethical AI Simulation ($649 value): Master ethical decision-making in AI through immersive scenarios.

4. AI Governance Maturity Model ($999 value): Elevate your organization's AI governance to industry-leading standards.


These aren't just static resources – they're dynamic, hands-on platforms that simulate real-world AI leadership challenges. This suite goes beyond theory, offering practical, applicable skills that will set you apart in the rapidly evolving field of AI leadership.

Join us and become a champion of the AI era in your organization and career.


For team or bulk enrollments, please email: me@RiteshAI.com

Who is this course for

01

The Visionary Executive: C-suite leaders driving AI transformation. Align AI with business strategy. Future-proof your org in the AI era.

02

The Tech-Savvy Manager: Mid-level managers bridging IT and business. Implement AI solutions. Advance your career by mastering AI leadership.

03

The Curious Innovator: Entrepreneurs and leaders exploring AI's potential. Leverage AI for innovation. Non-tech professionals eager to lead.

What you’ll get out of this course

Deep AI understanding

  • AI demystified: Core concepts and applications
  • Algorithmic insights for non-technical leaders
  • Real-world case studies and learnings
  • Advanced AI techniques: Prompt Engineering, RAG, Fine-tuning

Strategic AI Implementation Skills

  • Vision crafting for AI-driven organizations
  • Techniques for securing leadership buy-in
  • AI talent strategy and organizational structure design
  • Data maturity assessment and improvement strategies

Informed AI Investment Decision-Making

  • Cost-benefit analysis frameworks for AI projects
  • ROI calculation methods for AI initiatives
  • Tool selection criteria and evaluation techniques
  • Strategic timing for different AI approaches (prompts, RAG, fine-tuning)

Responsible AI Leadership

  • Ethical AI framework development
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Building trust in AI systems
  • Navigating the evolving AI regulatory landscape


Integrated AI Leadership Resources

  • AI Leadership Compass for personal growth tracking
  • AI Strategy Canvas for aligning initiatives with business goals
  • Ethical AI Simulation for navigating complex dilemmas
  • AI Governance Maturity Model for organizational assessment

Future-Ready Leadership Skills

  • Insights into the future of work in the AI age
  • Techniques for AI-augmented leadership
  • Strategies for career resilience in an AI-driven world
  • Continuous learning and adaptation mindset

Practical Application and Networking

  • Capstone project: AI leadership in action
  • Access to exclusive AI Leadership Network
  • Peer learning and collaboration opportunities
  • Ongoing support and resources post-course

This course includes

Interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

28 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Mar 8—Mar 9

    AI Revolution and Leadership Evolution

    2 items

    Introduction to AI Leadership Compass

    2 items

    AI Ecosystem Navigator for Leaders

    2 items

    Strategic Foresight in AI

    2 items

    AI Decision Framework for Leaders

    2 items

Week 2

Mar 10—Mar 16

    Organizational Design for AI Innovation

    2 items

    AI Talent Strategy

    2 items

    Ethical AI Leadership

    2 items

    Ethical AI Simulation Exercise

    2 items

    AI Risk Management and Compliance

    2 items

    AI-Enabled Business Model Innovation

    2 items

    Measuring AI Impact on Business Performance

    2 items

    Future-Proofing Your AI Strategy

    2 items

    AI Leadership Network: Future Trends Discussion

    1 item

Bonus

    1:1 interactions

    1 item

4.8 (26 ratings)

What students are saying

AI For Leader provided an excellent overview of AI from the perspective of business and leadership in the present day. Ritess Vajariya guided the topic brilliantly, covering everything from AI strategy to leadership and practical applications with great examples. I gained a clear and comprehensive understanding of the current landscape, and the course updated my previous knowledge and understanding exceptionally well. I can wholeheartedly recommend it!

Jussi

creators

Founder

Value Amplifier Oy

When I first discovered the course, “AI for Leaders,” I thought that it would be a good course to compliment my years as a leader and coach and get a perceptive on what leadership looks like from an AI point of view. I was blown away by our first master class! The knowledge and information that Ritesh shared in our first session was phenomenal. I was in awe of what I was learning about artificial intelligence and its history, what is happening today and exciting possibilities and opportunities for the future! This class delivered more than I was expecting. Ritesh Vajariya is a master teacher, thinker, coach, accomplished practitioner, asset and resource in the field of artificial intelligence. Coaching and consultative selling are my superpowers, passion and purpose. I was looking for someone who could help me to turn AI into my next superpower! Ritesh is the guy! He is personable, knowledgeable, accomplished, kind, modest, experienced, open and willingly shares his knowledge, experience, insights and expertise and success with others. I learned so much! If you are ready to take your business to the next level, then Ritesh will be your AI evangelist and guide! Here are twenty reasons why you should take Ritesh’s “AI for Leaders” course: First, you will understand the history, the present and possible future of AI. Second, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of AI, machine learning, deep learning and generative AI. And not only the WHAT of AI but also the WHY and HOW. Third, Ritesh will share an AI framework, facts, statistics, studies, research, use cases, practical applications, examples, videos and so much more about the power and promise of AI. Fourth, he will share how companies are successfully leveraging AI for profit, productivity, branding differentiation and business success. Fifth, he will not just talk about AI but demonstrate how students can use and leverage AI in their business including prompt engineering, RAG, LLMs, gen AI tools and resources and how to build your own AI applications. Sixth, importance of data in the past, present and in the future. Seventh, students will have an opportunity to talk with Ritesh with a one-on-one individual session focused on your specific AI questions. Eighth, generate your own goals, vision, mission, strategy, ideas, strategies, culture and develop your own personal action plan and create your own products and services for AI. Ninth, you will receive two additional video courses: “ AI for Everyone: Understanding and Applying the Basics “ and “The Art and Science of Prompt Engineering Using Claude “ at no additional cost. Tenth, you will be motivated to create your own AI resources, tools, products and services for your company or business. Eleventh, you will be amazed with what you saw in the movies 20, 15, 10 or 5 years ago, Ritesh will show you what is happening today. Twelfth, Ritesh will identify the potential areas where business productivity gains are over 15% to 40 %. Thirteen, how AI is exceeding human capabilities and how to leverage it for your business. Fourteenth, the importance of understanding and leveraging different large language models (LLMs) for your company. Fifteen, the importance of embracing a strategic AI framework for your company’s success. Sixteen, how to assess your company’s readiness for AI adoption and implementation and create a roadmap for success. Seventeen, I generated over thirty ideas on how I can leverage AI with my company. Eighteen, the course will help you start thinking about AI, understand where you are on your AI journey, what steps you need to take to leverage AI and your potential opportunities for the future. Nineteen, it inspired and motivated me to learn and grow more and earn an AI certification within the next six months. Twenty, Ritesh offers more courses! I am excited to enroll in his other courses: AI for Engineers, AI for Product Managers and AI for Sales! Bonus: Twenty One, upon completion of the course, you have an opportunity to join other AI enthusiasts in his online AI for Leaders community! Find your tribe! Ritesh sets the example for how I want to build my career. Do not miss the opportunity to learn, grow and work with Ritesh Vajariya. If you have an AI question, he has the answer! Enroll for the next AI for Leaders course!

Ken

mavericks

Executive Sales and Business Coach

eAI2Sales

Great course..very good information and well taught in a simpler manner and strongly recommend to take it.Interactive and good used cases on real time scenarios..

Babukannan

Explorers

Technology Officer

Wellsfargo

Excellent course, Ritesh brings in the most relevant topics of AI that every leader should know and presents it in a very digestible format. Highly recommend this course to anyone considering it.

Tom

mavericks

Enterprise Account Manager

Ritesh's genuine commitment to his students' growth and achievements is truly commendable. I consider myself fortunate to have had the privilege of being taught and guided by him in the realm of AI for leaders. The invaluable knowledge and insights gained through his course are so profound that I would eagerly enroll in it a hundred times over without hesitation.

Karen

Explorers

NA

NA

This is one of the best course on AI leadership where Ritesh explains the deeper technical concepts in the simple manner. The live interaction with other students made it even better than other video based courses. Highly recommended.

Carlos

Luminaries

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Course schedule

6 hours of pre-work + 6 hours of live

  • Weekend Cohort

    11 am - 12:30 pm EST


  • Pre-work

    ~ 6 hours

    Going through

    • AI Fundamental course created by the instructor to understand the basics of AI.
    • Prompt engineering with Claude course created by the instructor to understand the prompting.

    That way we can get started quickly in the course.

  • Capstone projects

    Review of Capstone project at the end of cohort

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet your instructor

Ritesh Vajariya

Ritesh Vajariya

Global Head of Generative AI | AI Strategist | Educator

I’m a tech leader by day and a future-builder by night. Currently, I serve as the Global Head of Generative AI at Cerebras Systems—home to the fastest AI on earth—where I drive breakthrough strategies that are reshaping industries.


Previously, at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I spearheaded generative AI initiatives for SageMaker and Bedrock, guiding heads of state, business leaders, and tech innovators worldwide—transforming revenue from $40M to $700M in just two years. My work includes the leading of cutting-edge foundation models program like BloombergGPT and Falcon, which have set new standards in the industry.


Beyond the corporate realm, I founded AI Guru Academy to democratize world-class AI education across 20+ countries. Through my live cohort classes—such as AI for Leaders, AI for Engineers, and the upcoming AI for Board Directors—I’ve empowered over 4,500 professionals in January 2025 alone and reached more than 20,000 learners globally. My courses cut through the hype to deliver actionable, strategic insights that help organizations harness the transformative power of AI.


Whether advising board directors on AI governance and oversight or mentoring tech teams on advanced generative AI strategies, I’m passionate about equipping leaders to drive innovation and secure sustainable competitive advantage.


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