Executive

AI Executive Briefing: What Every Leader Must Know in 2026

Board-ready AI literacy in one week — no code, no jargon

The fastest path to AI literacy for senior leaders. In one week you'll understand how AI actually works, where the real business value is (and isn't), how to evaluate AI opportunities and vendors, and how to lead your organization's AI transformation with confidence. Designed for C-suite executives, board members, and senior directors who need clarity — not a computer science degree.

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10
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1
Weeks
3
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Complete Course Structure & Table of Contents
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Live instructor-led delivery · classes run 3 days a week. The topics below are covered in live sessions; recorded versions will be available after class delivery.
Days 1–2
AI Demystified — What Every Executive Must Know
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How AI and Generative AI Actually Work (Plain English)
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The AI Landscape: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google & What Differentiates Them
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Capabilities & Honest Limitations — Separating Hype from Reality
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AI Risk Basics: What You Are Responsible For as a Leader
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Activity: Map AI Capabilities to Your Industry's Top 5 Workflows
Executive Workbook
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Demo Lab: Hands-On with 5 GenAI Tools Every Executive Should Experience
Executive Workbook
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Reading: State of AI 2025 — Key Findings for Business Leaders
Executive Workbook
Days 3–4
The Business Case for AI — ROI, Pilots & Vendor Decisions
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Where Companies Are Finding Real AI ROI Right Now
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The Build vs Buy vs Partner Decision Framework
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Running a 30-Day AI Pilot: Framework, Metrics & Go/No-Go Criteria
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Vendor Evaluation: The 10 Questions to Ask Before Signing Any AI Contract
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Workbook: Identify Your Organization's Top 3 AI Opportunities and Score Them
Executive Workbook
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Activity: Build a One-Page ROI Case for Your Highest-Priority AI Opportunity
Executive Workbook
Day 5
Leading Your AI Transformation — Strategy, Culture & Governance
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Your 90-Day AI Action Plan: Foundation, Pilot & Scale
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Building an AI-Ready Culture: Change Management for Leaders
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AI Governance: The Framework Every Board Should Have
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Presenting AI Strategy to Your Board or Investors
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Capstone: Draft Your 90-Day AI Action Plan (1-Page Executive Summary)
Executive Workbook
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Activity: Prepare a 5-Minute AI Strategy Briefing for Your Board
Executive Workbook
Live Instructor-Led Batches

Learn with a cohort — live Zoom sessions, Q&A, and lifetime access to recordings.

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AI Executive Briefing: What Every Leader Must Know in 2025 — June Cohort 2026

Instructor: AI Labs Instructor
  • 📅Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026
  • 🕐Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7–9 PM CST
$499 $474.05 You save $25
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AI Executive Briefing: What Every Leader Must Know in 2025 — July Cohort 2026

Instructor: AI Labs Instructor
  • 📅Jul 15, 2026 – Jul 21, 2026
  • 🕐Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7–9 PM CST
$499 $474.05 You save $25
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Frequently asked questions about this program

What level is the AI Executive Briefing program? +
Executive. Total program length is 1 Week (10+ Hours of combined live instruction and lab time).
What prerequisites do I need? +
Senior leadership or executive role; No technical background required
Does this course include hands-on lab work? +
Yes. This program includes hands-on lab time in 1 cloud lab environment provisioned by AI Labs. Every student gets a personal cloud workspace plus on-prem workstation access at our Houston Training Center.
Is this delivered online or in person? +
Both. The default delivery is On-demand video sessions + strategy workbooks + live Q&A. In-person sessions are available at our Houston Training Center for any student who prefers on-site delivery.
What roles does this program prepare me for? +
AI-Ready Executive, Board AI Advisor, AI Program Sponsor, Digital Transformation Leader.
Do I receive a certificate at the end? +
Yes. Every program ends with a capstone project and a verifiable AI Labs completion certificate. Certificates are issued via our LMS and include the capstone work as a portfolio link.
How much does the program cost and are payment plans available? +
Program tuition is $499. Most students use our 2-installment plan (50% at enrollment, 50% midway through). Enterprise + nonprofit pricing is available — contact us for a quote.

Labs used in this course

Hands-on environments you'll spin up during the program.

Jupyter Notebook Lab

Standard Python development environment for data exploration, visualization, and introductory ML. Pre-configured with Python 3.11, NumPy, Pa…

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