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Certified Artificial Intelligence Strategist (CAIS) - Virtual Learning Meirc Plus Speciality Training

Certified Artificial Intelligence Strategist (CAIS) - Virtual Learning

Why Attend

Certified Artificial Intelligence Strategist is a high-impact, practical course for professionals who want to turn Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a buzzword into a real business advantage. Designed for decision-makers, managers, and future AI leaders, the course cuts through the hype to show how AI can genuinely improve cost efficiency, speed, quality, and the customer and employee experiences.

Participants will learn how to identify high-value AI opportunities within their organizations, assess what is realistically achievable, and avoid common pitfalls that cause AI initiatives to fail. The focus is firmly on business relevance, enabling participants to distinguish between interesting ideas and AI use cases that deliver measurable results.

The course also equips participants with the strategic tools needed to move from ideas to action, including prioritizing initiatives, managing risk, and creating a clear and achievable AI roadmap. With a strong emphasis on governance, ethics, and change management, participants will leave confident in their ability to support and lead AI initiatives responsibly.  This course is ideal for organizations and individuals seeking to build practical AI strategy capabilities and to develop informed, credible leadership in an increasingly AI-driven environment.

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Overview
Course Methodology

The course is built around simple, visual frameworks that help participants think about AI in a structured way, without technical complexity. Short presentations are followed by practical exercises where participants map opportunities, prioritize use cases, and sketch AI roadmaps for their own organization. Real case studies from different sectors are used to highlight what works, what fails, and why, making the concepts concrete and relatable. Throughout the course, participants work in small groups to co-create strategy elements, present their ideas, and receive feedback in a safe and collaborative environment.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and prioritize AI use cases that align with organizational goals and real pain points
  • Assess basic data, people, and process readiness for AI initiatives
  • Design a simple AI roadmap, including phases, quick wins, and longer-term initiatives
  • Outline governance, risk, and change management elements required for sustainable AI adoption
  • Envision and forecast new technical possibilities in the GenAI field in the short and medium-term
Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals and managers from any function who are involved in decisions about innovation, digital transformation or service improvement. It is suitable for non-technical participants who want to understand how to move from experimenting with AI tools to leading structured AI initiatives. The course is relevant for individuals in areas such as operations, HR, finance, strategy, customer experience, policy, data, and program management. It is also valuable for those who act as bridges between business teams and technical or IT teams, and who need a shared language and clear frameworks for AI.

Target Competencies
  • AI literacy and strategic thinking
  • AI opportunity identification and prioritization
  • AI governance and risk awareness
  • Change management and stakeholder alignment
Course Outline
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basics for Strategic Thinking
    • Key AI concepts
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Machine Learning
      • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • How AI creates value
      • Cost
      • Quality
      • Speed
      • Experience
    • Common patterns of AI use
      • Automation
      • Decision support
      • Personalization
      • Search
    • Real-world examples of successful and failed AI initiatives
  • Finding AI Opportunities
    • Customer, citizen, and employee journey mapping to identify pain points
    • Writing clear and effective AI use cases using a simple template
    • Separating “nice to have” ideas from real business problems
    • Creating an AI opportunity map for a specific organizational context
  • Evaluating Value, Feasibility, and Risk
    • What AI initiatives require
      • Data
      • People
      • Tools
      • Partners
    • Estimating value
      • Impact on cost, time, quality, and experience
    • Key risks in AI initiatives
      • Data sensitivity
      • Fairness
      • Security
      • Reputation
    • Prioritization techniques for quick wins and strategic investments
  • Designing an AI Roadmap and Operating Model
    • From pilots to scale
      • Planning AI implementation journeys
    • Roles and responsibilities across business, IT, and data teams
    • Build vs. buy decisions
      • In-house development versus external vendors
    • Creating an AI roadmap
  • Governance, Ethics, and Change
    • AI governance
      • Rules
      • Oversight
      • Decision-making structures
    • Principles of ethical and responsible AI use
    • Communication and training strategies to build trust and reduce resistance
    • First 90-day action plan for AI strategy and implementation
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Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training & Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for full attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

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Schedule & Fees

2025 Schedule & Fees

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

2026 Schedule & Fees
Per participant
  • 12 - 16 Jul, 2026
  • English
Per participant
  • 18 - 22 Oct, 2026
  • English
Fees + VAT as applicable Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue, trainer, and to offer courses in an integrated virtual learning (IVL) format whereby face to face classroom participants and virtual learners participate simultaneously in the same course in an interactive learning experience.

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Course Contact
Alissar N.
+971 56 682 4136
[email protected]
Contact me if you have any questions.
I speak English & Arabic!