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AI for Board Directors

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Gain the confidence to lead boardroom discussions on AI. Develop strategic insight, governance fluency, and oversight capability to balance innovation, risk, and ethics, positioning your organisation for responsible, future-ready success.
Next Dates
7 May
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Duration
2 days
Delivery mode
In-person
Price (AUD inc. GST)
$3,950
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Course summary

Govern AI effectively, safely and grow shareholder value

This AGSM course equips board directors and professionals to govern AI effectively, balancing growth opportunities with risk management. Learn to leverage AI for strategic decision-making, identify new business models and fulfil director duties while navigating compliance challenges in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Who will benefit

  • Directors of boards
  • Aspiring directors
  • Executives and professionals who want to understand director considerations on AI

Course is suitable for

  • Current or emerging board directors transitioning to board roles

Delivered by experts

Gladwin Mendez AGSM
Gladwin Mendez
Chartered Director Institute of Directors New Zealand (CMInstD)
  • Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD) Chief Data and AI Officer Advisory Board Member
  • Brings deep expertise in data, strategy, risk and AI leadership to support board skills matrixes. Awarded Global Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics 2024, thought leader and member of the prestigious Forbes Technology Council and Moxie Top Minds – the most influential figures redefining business and technology in Australia
  • Visionary executive with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise data, AI, technology and transformation strategies across Financial Services, Investment, Insurance, Utilities, Transport and Retail
  • Offers real-world insight into ethical AI, governance, data, AI, strategy, risk, cyber security and technology governance across sectors

Course designed to stack

2 CEMD Points
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CEMD
Use multiple credentials to stack your learning. This course is worth 2 AGSM CEMD points, which provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 18 hours of learning inclusive of pre-work, course participation, learning materials and support.

About the course

AI is reshaping governance at an unprecedented pace

This practical, outcomes-driven course equips board directors with the skills, frameworks and confidence to oversee responsible AI adoption at the highest level. You'll learn how to identify strategic opportunities, fulfil fiduciary duties, exercise effective oversight, manage enterprise-wide risks and ensure AI strategies align with shareholder value and long-term organisational sustainability.

Why enrol in this course

Govern AI and innovate

Develop an understanding of AI and how to govern innovation and growth.

Lead change with confidence and clarity

Strengthen your capability to govern AI, assessing readiness, culture and foster a culture of innovation.

Manage AI risk and meet compliance requirements

Manage risks related to AI and meet compliance requirements more effectively.

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Martin Bean CBE

CEO, The Bean Centre

"Lifelong learning is the key to staying relevant in an ever-changing world. At UNSW, we provide a dynamic environment that encourages growth and excellence, ensuring learners are empowered to lead and innovate in their careers."

Key features

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Expert-led outcome-driven learning

Gain practical tools and insights from a fellow director and global industry expert in a result focused course.

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Real-world application focus

Put learning into practice with up-to-date case studies for your board.

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Drive shareholder value

Increase success of AI initiatives by understanding and mitigating common pitfalls around AI.

Learning outcomes

Learn to evaluate, challenge and guide AI strategies that deliver sustainable value creation

This course equips board directors with the frameworks to provide effective oversight - combining strategic foresight, risk governance and stakeholder accountability. You'll develop the capability to assess strategic AI proposals, question management assumptions and ensure alignment with corporate strategy and fiduciary responsibilities.

Through case studies and peer discussion, you'll strengthen your ability to govern AI adoption, oversee enterprise risk and safeguard long-term shareholder interests while maintaining competitive advantage.

What you'll learn

Throughout the course, you'll master AI governance frameworks, strategic oversight capabilities, enterprise risk assessment and stakeholder accountability, giving you the confidence to challenge management proposals, fulfil your fiduciary duties and ensure AI initiatives are compliant, ethical and value-creating for shareholders.

Topics covered

  • Introduction to AI
  • Board’s role in AI strategy activities
  • Risk management and responsible AI
  • Finance and business case activities
  • Legal and compliance
  • AI workforce and culture implications
  • AI implementation challenges
  • Future trends in AI

Course delivery

Format

Commitment

Method

  • In-person
  • Course pre-work
  • 2-day attendance (in-person)
  • Insightful presentations
  • Experiential activities
  • Collaborative discussions
  • Real-world, immersive experiences
  • Individual assessment instruments
  • Real-life case studies

Schedule

This course is delivered across two full days.

Day 1

Day 2

Introduction to AI

Board’s role in AI strategy activities

Risk management and responsible AI

Finance and business case activities

Legal and compliance

AI workforce and culture implications

AI implementation challenges

Future trends in AI

Credentials

2 CEMD Points
TOWARDS
CEMD

Progress your career with stackable credentials

By completing this course, you will receive a verifiable digital badge issued by AGSM, certifying your achievement.

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) will formally recognise your commitment to professional development and lifelong learning with the Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD). The CEMD is a flexible program that allows you to build your leadership capabilities through stackable learning.

A CEMD is a unique pathway to future study that can directly contribute to accelerating the attainment of an AGSM MBA or Graduate Certificate if you choose to embark on this journey in the future. Each time you complete a short course with the AGSM, we’ll award you with CEMD points. CEMD points can be collected and stacked together to create a unique professional development pathway that works for you and your specific career goals.

Can I use my credit towards further study?

Once you collect 12 points over a period of up to 4 years you will be awarded the CEMD. The CEMD is a specialised credential and can contribute to 2 course credits towards our AGSM MBA and Graduate Certificate qualifications.

This flexible model supports continuous learning and creates a recognised pathway from short courses to postgraduate qualifications at UNSW's AGSM.

Next steps

Enrol now in AI for Board Directors via the UNSW Navigator portal.