AI for Business Leaders
Strategy, ROI, and governance for executives
About this program
A six-month executive program for directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders responsible for setting AI strategy. Light on math, heavy on judgment: portfolio thinking, build-vs-buy frameworks, organizational design for AI-native operations, change management, vendor selection, and board-level reporting. Canadian regulatory context throughout.
Student ratings
Highly rated — 329 verified Canadian graduates rated this program 4.6/5. Reviews emphasize the applied capstone, instructor responsiveness, and career outcomes.
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Who this program is for
- →Career changers exploring AI for the first time
- →Professionals who want practical literacy without a CS background
- →Canadian residents seeking a verifiable diploma credential
Topics you'll cover
6 modules across 6 months — 24 lessons in total.
Full syllabus
Module 1 · Month 1 — The AI Strategic Landscape▾
- L1What AI changes and what it doesn't
- L2Industry case studies
- L3The Canadian AI ecosystem
- L4Capability mapping
Module 2 · Month 2 — Portfolio and Investment▾
- L1Use case prioritization
- L2ROI frameworks
- L3Build vs. buy vs. partner
- L4Capital planning
Module 3 · Month 3 — Organizational Design▾
- L1Center of excellence vs. embedded
- L2Hiring and retention
- L3Vendor management
- L4Talent benchmarks
Module 4 · Month 4 — Governance and Risk▾
- L1AI governance committees
- L2Model risk management
- L3Regulatory compliance
- L4Board reporting
Module 5 · Month 5 — Change Management▾
- L1Workforce transition
- L2Communications strategy
- L3Union and labour considerations
- L4Cultural change
Module 6 · Month 6 — Capstone▾
- L1Strategy document for your organization
- L2Defense to faculty + peer panel
- L3Implementation roadmap
- L412-month plan
What you'll be able to do
- ●Build a multi-year AI strategy
- ●Run rigorous build-vs-buy analyses
- ●Design an AI governance committee
- ●Communicate AI risk to a board
- ●Lead an organization through AI-driven change
Career paths after graduation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AI for Business Leaders cost?▾
Tuition is $200 CAD, paid once. You can pay in full at checkout or choose an interest-free monthly plan. A 30-day refund window applies from your enrollment date.
How long is the AI for Business Leaders program?▾
Self-paced. Most students complete it in 6 months at roughly 7 hours per week, but you can go faster or slower — you keep lifetime access.
What are the prerequisites?▾
Senior leadership role or equivalent experience
Is the diploma recognized in Canada?▾
Yes. Graduates receive the Altaris AI Academy Diploma in AI for Business — a verifiable credential with a unique certificate number you can publish on LinkedIn and that any employer can verify at altarisai.org/verify.
What is the refund policy?▾
Full refund within 30 days of enrollment, no questions asked. After day 30, prorated refunds are available per our Refund Policy.
Who teaches the program?▾
Working Canadian AI practitioners — not academics. Every module is built and reviewed by a lead instructor working in the field today.
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