University of New South Wales
Building an AI Strategy
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Intermediate
- Duration: 3 days
- Course Type: Short Course
- Total Price: $5,150
Develop an AI strategy to drive growth, boost efficiency and build the governance to manage risk.
Course overview
This course equips senior managers with the tools and frameworks to create and execute an effective AI strategy. You’ll learn to design AI programs and operating models that build the right capabilities, enhance productivity and innovation, and maintain strong risk governance and accountability.
You’ll gain the confidence to assess AI initiatives, challenge assumptions and ensure alignment between organisational goals, corporate strategy and AI risk management.
Through case studies and peer discussions, you’ll explore practical AI use cases, develop relevant KPIs and identify the internal capabilities needed to sustain a competitive advantage.
Learning outcomes are:
- Develop an AI strategy
Define the strategic intent for AI in your business strategy. - Build a suite of AI programs to deliver innovation and productivity
Learn how to design pilot programs to deliver innovation and productivity enabled by AI. - Capabilities and skills to drive AI success
Designing an operating model to build the right AI capabilities and skills to drive strategic change.
Course designed to stack
Use multiple credentials to stack your learning. This course is worth 3 AGSM CEMD points, which provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 25 hours of learning, inclusive of pre-work, course participation, learning materials and support.
Key facts
12th May, 2026
1st September, 2026
What you will study
Day 1
- How to develop your AI Vision.
- Define the strategic intent for AI in your organisation.
- Facilitate the design of pilot programs enabled by AI to drive growth and productivity.
Day 2
- Set measurable goals for the use of AI.
- Choose your approach to AI, including assessing the operating model.
- Assess your organisation's readiness and capabilities to drive innovation through AI.
- Develop AI governance and risk management frameworks.
- Future trends in AI.
Day 3
- Experience the AI Lab: Build your strategy.
- Access to experienced AI mentors to design a tailored, credible AI strategy for your organisation—leaving the program with an actionable plan ready to implement.
What you will learn
Gain the strategic insight and practical tools to lead AI transformation across your organisation:
- Develop an AI vision and define your strategic intent for AI.
- Facilitate pilot programs that drive growth and productivity.
- Set measurable AI goals and KPIs that link to business outcomes.
- Assess your operating model, capabilities and readiness to innovate through AI.
- Design governance and risk frameworks for responsible AI use.
- Explore emerging trends and future applications of AI.
Who should attend
This course is designed for senior leaders ready to turn AI potential into strategic impact. It is ideal for executive leaders seeking to integrate AI into corporate strategy, operational business leaders aiming to design AI programs that drive growth and efficiency and risk and governance managers responsible for establishing robust frameworks for responsible AI use. Participants typically hold senior roles in strategy, technology, operations or transformation and bring significant experience in leading organisational change.
How will you learn
This highly interactive course combines strategic insight with practical application, drawing on AGSM’s renowned expertise in leadership and innovation. You’ll engage in immersive, hands-on learning through insightful presentations, expert-led discussions and real-world case studies that bring AI strategy to life. Your learning experience includes a dynamic mix of practical frameworks, peer collaboration and personalised feedback to help you translate strategic concepts into tangible outcomes for your organisation. On Day 3 of the course, you will experience the AI Lab: Build Your Strategy, where you’ll work alongside experienced AI mentors to design a tailored, credible AI strategy for your organisation, leaving the program with an actionable plan ready to implement.
Who You Will Learn From
Gladwin Mendez
Chief Data and AI Officer
Gladwin is one of Australia’s leading voices in data and AI, known for helping organisations adopt artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively. With almost two decades of experience across the Big Four banks, insurance, investment, utilities, telco, logistics and higher education, he specialises in turning complex technology trends into clear, practical strategies.
Recently named among the Top 100 Global Leaders in Data & Innovation, he serves as a fractional Chief Data & AI Officer with GEC Prudentia and contributes to global communities through the Forbes Technology Council and Association.AI.
Gladwin is also deeply committed to education. He has spoken at more than 90 events, from APEC to major CDAO/CISO conferences. He works closely with universities across Australia and New Zealand to shape future-focused curricula in AI, data ethics and cybersecurity. Known for his articulate, engaging style, he regularly lectures and participates in academic-industry panels.
He offers a clear, grounded view of where AI is heading and the skills that will matter most in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Nicola Dorling
Adjunct Faculty - AGSM
Nicola is a highly regarded technology leader with deep expertise in strategy, finance and AI-driven transformation. Ranked No. 2 in the CIO50 in both 2024 and 2025, she is a trusted advisor to boards and executives. With more than 25 years’ experience across FMCG, government, infrastructure, supply chain, technology and media, she brings practical insight into how digital and AI innovation drive real-world business transformation.