Generative & Agentic AI
for Industry Leaders
A structured 10-weekend executive journey that equips leaders to move from AI awareness to enterprise-level governance and strategic deployment.
The Strategic Frontier
Designed for environments where AI influences critical outcomes but lacks structured governance at the leadership level.
Decision-Making Infrastructure
Through immersive live simulations, real-world case studies, and strategically designed applied frameworks, participants gain the ability to understand, assess, and govern advanced AI systems with confidence.
The programme goes beyond basic AI adoption by influencing:
Learn → Apply → Return
Live Sessions
Participants learn through live interactive modules and applied leadership exercises.
Organisational Insights
Translate frameworks immediately into actionable insights within your own enterprise environment.
Board-Ready Outcome
Graduate with a strategy report ready for Executive Review, Strategic Evaluation, and Deployment.
Transforming Enterprise Architecture
Translate AI capability into board-level strategy. Understand how autonomous systems operate within enterprise environments with clarity and control across Innovation, Technology and Experience.
Who This Programme Is For
Designed for senior leadership across regulated and high-impact industries including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and healthcare leadership.
Operational Strategy
"Translate AI capability into board-level strategy."
Autonomous Governance
"Design governance frameworks for autonomous systems."
Enterprise Transformation
"Lead organisation-wide AI transformation with control."
Industries & Application Areas
Healthcare
Application within healthcare environments and high-impact decision-making.
Financial Services
Exploration of AI applications within regulated financial environments.
Supply Chain
Influencing supply-chain operations, logistics and enterprise processes.
Retail & CPG
Exploring AI applications across retail and consumer-focused organisations.
HR & Talent
Influencing talent management and overall organisational transformation.
Graduate with a Board-Ready AI Governance Report
Ready for Executive Review, Strategic Evaluation, and Immediate Enterprise Deployment.
Apply For Executive CohortWhat Is the Generative and Agentic AI Programme for Business Leaders?
Generative and Agentic AI for Business Leaders is an executive programme offered through Bradford International Alliance (BIA) for senior leaders who set strategy and governance for AI in their organisations. Over ten weekends of live, interactive sessions, participants learn how generative AI and AI agents work, where they create value, and how to oversee them responsibly. No coding or technical background is needed. The programme ends with a board-ready AI governance report built around your own organisation, and participants who complete it receive a UK certificate of completion.
Generative AI vs Agentic AI: What Leaders Need to Know
Generative AI creates content such as text, images, summaries and code in response to a prompt. Agentic AI goes further. AI agents can plan a series of steps, use tools and data, and take actions towards a goal with limited human input.
For leaders, this changes the question. It is no longer only “what can AI produce for us?” but “which decisions and actions are we allowing AI to take, and who is accountable for them?” That is why strategy, risk and governance sit at the centre of this programme.
Why Agentic AI Matters for Leaders in the UAE
Organisations across the UAE are moving from AI pilots to AI agents in daily operations. In September 2026, Dubai Chambers announced an agentic AI training initiative for its member companies, which shows how quickly the topic has reached the boardroom. Leaders now need to decide where autonomous systems fit, how to measure their return on investment and how to keep human oversight in place.
What You Will Learn
- How generative AI and AI agents work, explained in plain business terms
- How to identify high-value AI use cases across operations, strategy and customer engagement
- How to build an AI governance framework covering risk, ethics, accountability and human oversight
- How to assess the return on investment of AI initiatives
- How to lead AI adoption and change across teams and functions
- How to present an AI strategy for executive review and decision-making
Who Should Join
The programme is designed for senior leaders in regulated and high-impact sectors, including chief executives, chief operating officers, chief financial officers, chief information officers, chief risk and compliance officers, heads of strategy and healthcare leaders. It is built for decision-makers, not developers, so you do not need any coding or programming experience to take part.
Programme at a Glance
- Format: executive programme with live, interactive sessions
- Duration: ten weekends
- Coding required: none
- Final outcome: a board-ready AI governance report for your organisation
- Certificate: UK certificate of completion
About Bradford International Alliance
Bradford International Alliance (BIA) is an education provider for working professionals, with a head office in Leicester, United Kingdom, an outreach office in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and a branch office in Johannesburg, South Africa. BIA works with partner institutions to offer diplomas, professional certificates, and bachelor, master and doctorate programmes.
How to Apply
Speak to an admissions advisor about cohort dates, fees, entry requirements and whether the programme suits your role. Start on our admissions page or contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is agentic AI?
Agentic AI refers to AI systems, often called AI agents, that can plan and carry out a series of steps towards a goal, using tools and data, with limited human input.
What is the difference between generative AI and agentic AI?
Generative AI produces content when prompted. Agentic AI can also take actions, such as running a workflow or updating a system, which is why it needs clear governance and human oversight.
Who is this agentic AI programme for?
It is for senior leaders, including C-suite executives, heads of strategy, and risk and compliance leaders, who are responsible for AI decisions in their organisations.
Do I need coding or technical skills?
No. The programme is designed for business leaders, not developers. It focuses on strategy, governance and decision-making, and no coding or programming experience is needed.
How long does the programme take?
The programme runs over ten weekends of live, interactive sessions.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a UK certificate of completion.
How much does the agentic AI programme cost?
Fees depend on the cohort. Contact an admissions advisor for current fees and start dates.
What will I have at the end of the programme?
You will finish with a board-ready AI governance report built around your own organisation, ready for executive review and strategic evaluation.
What is AI governance and why does it matter for leaders?
AI governance is the set of policies, roles and controls that decide how an organisation uses AI, manages its risks and stays accountable for its outcomes. As AI agents take on more actions, governance becomes a leadership responsibility, not only a technical one.