AI Strategy for Leaders: A No-Code Executive AI Course
A 5-week, no-code executive AI course for senior leaders. Learn to evaluate AI opportunities, govern AI risk, understand agentic AI, and build a 12-month AI strategy for your organisation — without writing a line of code. Frameworks, case studies and peer discussion, not Python notebooks. You finish with an iO-Sphere certificate of completion.
Next cohort: 13 July 2026
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Why this matters now
- Every board is asking about AI. Few leaders can answer with a plan.
- Most organisations using AI are doing it tactically — almost none have a strategy.
- The leaders shaping the next decade are the ones who understand AI before they need to.
Move from ad-hoc AI to deliberate strategy — in five weeks, with no code and no jargon.
What you'll be able to do
Explain what AI can and can't do — credibly, to any audience.
From rule-based to generative to agentic AI: the intuition behind the systems, with no coding and no maths.
Map AI opportunities to business value and prioritise with confidence.
High-impact use cases across marketing, operations, HR, finance and product. Build vs. buy vs. integrate, scoped properly.
Understand agentic AI — where it creates leverage, and risk.
How autonomous agents plan and act, how multi-agent systems work, and the early-adopter lessons that matter.
Govern AI risk before you deploy.
Hallucinations, bias, privacy, over-reliance and security. Governance frameworks, red-teaming basics, and the EU AI Act.
Assess your organisation's readiness and design the path.
Maturity assessment, structuring AI teams, change management and upskilling — avoiding the common transformation traps.
Leave with a 12-month AI roadmap — your actual plan.
Prioritisation frameworks and KPIs for AI initiatives. The Week 5 capstone is your real strategy, not a hypothetical.
Is this for you?
You'll recognise yourself if:
- CEOs, COOs and C-suite leaders navigating AI adoption decisions
- VPs and directors across marketing, operations, HR, finance and product
- Senior managers responsible for team or department transformation
- Board members, advisors and consultants who need AI fluency without the technical depth
Who this isn't for
- ·People who want to build with AI hands-on — see AI Automation with n8n
- ·Analysts who want technical data skills (Excel, SQL, Python) — see Data & AI Essentials
- ·Anyone looking for a coding bootcamp — this is strategy and leadership, by design
Curriculum
One 2-hour live session a week · no homework
- Foundations
AI Foundations & the Strategic Landscape
From rule-based AI to generative and agentic AI — a leader's map. The intuition behind LLMs, image and multimodal AI, with no code. Key players, models, capabilities, and why this moment is different.
You walk away with: A clear, credible mental model of what AI can and can't do.
- Foundations
Use Cases by Function & Build vs. Buy
High-impact applications across every function. Evaluating build vs. buy vs. integrate. Frameworks for identifying and scoping high-ROI opportunities in your own organisation.
You walk away with: A scored shortlist of AI opportunities for your business.
- Build
Agentic AI — The Next Frontier
What AI agents are, how they plan and act, and how multi-agent systems work. Real-world agentic use cases and the lessons of early adopters.
You walk away with: A view on where agents create leverage — and risk — for you.
- Build
Risks, Governance & an AI-Ready Organisation
Hallucinations, bias, privacy, over-reliance and security. Governance frameworks, red-teaming and the EU AI Act. Assessing maturity, structuring teams, and driving adoption without the traps.
You walk away with: A governance and readiness assessment for your organisation.
- Capstone
AI Roadmap & Strategic Prioritisation
Prioritisation frameworks, KPIs for AI initiatives, and building a 12-month strategy. Capstone: present your AI roadmap — your actual plan for your organisation — to the cohort.
You walk away with: A structured 12-month AI roadmap, tailored to your context.
Your coaches
Industry professionals, not lecturers. They've done the job you want to do.
Izzy Weber
Head Coach
DataCamp and PwC. Knows what employers actually look for.
Tash Joslin
Data Coach
20+ years in data strategy. Co-founded Mojo.
Jen Godlonton
Head of Curriculum
Previously Black Swan Data. Heads curriculum at iO-Sphere.
Jonas Torres
Head Part-time Coach
Real-world data expertise from Truv.
Abdul Mafe
Data & AI Coach
Enterprise data governance at Three Network.
Martin Stanley
Data Analytics Coach
Data analytics leadership across consulting, retail and telco (BT Group).
Andrew Lane
Data & AI Coach
Governance and AI ethics. Trained as a lawyer.
How you'll practise
Every session connects to decisions you're already facing — this is a small cohort of senior peers, so you learn as much from the room as from the instructor. There's no homework, just light preparation. The Week 5 capstone is your real AI roadmap, not a hypothetical exercise.
Honestly, iO-Sphere was one of the best decisions I've made. I came in nervous from a non-traditional background, but I never once felt like I didn't belong.
Ioana Mihaescu — iO-Sphere graduate
What you get
Five 2-hour live sessions across 5 weeks — 10 hours, evenings
No homework — just light preparation for each session
Small cohort — 10–15 senior peers
All sessions recorded for catch-up on your schedule
A 12-month AI roadmap for your own organisation
iO-Sphere certificate of completion — yours to keep
Corporate & team rates · 14-day money-back guarantee
Most asked before applying
Do I need any prior experience?+
None. This is designed for non-technical executives, directors and senior managers. No coding and no maths prerequisites — just the ambition to lead AI well.
Can I get my employer to pay?+
Yes. Corporate and team rates are available, and many leaders expense this through their L&D or transformation budget — use the "Get the L&D business case" button for a one-page ROI summary you can forward.
What if it's not for me?+
Full refund within the first 14 days, no questions asked.
Reserve your place
AI Strategy for Leaders · 5 weeks · cohort of 10–15
14-day money-back guarantee · Secure checkout by Stripe
What happens the moment you book
- Your place is confirmed. An instant confirmation lands in your inbox and your seat in the next cohort is secured.
- You're invited to your course space. A Teachfloor invite to AI Strategy for Leaders — your home for the live sessions, materials and your cohort.
- Meet your coach, Jonas Torres. A practitioner who's done the work — with a welcome and the pre-course steps to hit the ground running.
- Get set up before week one. Your schedule, joining details and everything you need arrive well before the cohort starts.
Want your employer to pay? Get the L&D business case to forward to your manager, or book a 15-min call.
Get the L&D business case
A ready-to-forward, one-page case for funding AI Strategy for Leaders— send it to your manager or L&D team to get sign-off. We'll open it instantly.
One page, on letterhead. No spam — we'll only follow up about this course.
Be the leader who walks into the board meeting with a plan, not a question.
Plus an iO-Sphere certificate of completion — yours to keep and add to your CV.
Common questions
What's the time commitment?
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One 2-hour live session a week for 5 weeks — 10 hours of live coaching, in the evening, around your job. No homework — just light preparation for each session.
Do I need any prior experience?
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None. This is designed for non-technical executives, directors and senior managers. No coding and no maths prerequisites — just the ambition to lead AI well.
What if I miss a session?
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Every session is recorded, and coaches run office hours to catch you up. You won't fall behind.
What's the certificate?
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You earn an iO-Sphere certificate of completion — yours to keep and add to your CV and LinkedIn.
Can I get my employer to pay?
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Yes. Corporate and team rates are available, and many leaders expense this through their L&D or transformation budget — use the "Get the L&D business case" button for a one-page ROI summary you can forward.
What if it's not for me?
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Full refund within the first 14 days, no questions asked.
Is this AI course for technical or non-technical leaders?
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Non-technical. It's designed for executives, directors and senior managers who need to lead AI strategy — not build AI systems. There's no coding and no maths. We use frameworks, real-world case studies and peer discussion to give you the vocabulary and judgement to make confident AI decisions.
What will I be able to do after an AI strategy course?
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You'll be able to explain credibly what AI can and can't do, map AI opportunities to business value, evaluate build-vs-buy decisions, understand where agentic AI creates leverage and risk, govern issues like bias, privacy and the EU AI Act, and present a structured 12-month AI roadmap for your own organisation — which is the Week 5 capstone.
How is this different from a free online AI course?
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Free overviews teach you what AI is. This teaches you what to do about it in your organisation. It's a small, facilitated cohort of senior peers, every session connects to decisions you're already facing, it's vendor-neutral, and you leave with an actual roadmap rather than notes.
Does the course cover AI governance and the EU AI Act?
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Yes. Week 4 covers AI risk and governance in depth — hallucinations, bias, data privacy, over-reliance and security — alongside governance frameworks, red-teaming basics, the EU AI Act and board-level reporting. You finish able to put credible guardrails in place before you deploy.
Can I send a team, and are corporate rates available?
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Yes. Corporate and team rates are available, and many organisations run a private cohort for their leadership team. It's commonly expensed through L&D or transformation budgets — use the L&D business case button for a one-page ROI summary to forward.
What our learners say
“I'm in HR so I went in thinking most of it wouldn't apply to me, but I ended up automating parts of our HR process and building a system that flags people ready for promotion. Would definitely recommend if you're in a non-technical role.”
Steph
trustpilot
“A great balance between technical capability and real-world application. What really sets iO-Sphere apart is the emphasis on communication and storytelling — a critical skill in any data role.”
Sheena Shah
“The combination of technical training and soft skills development has been incredibly valuable, and it played a huge role in helping me secure my dream job.”
Carlos Gomes
“What stood out most was how practical it was. Rather than just learning theory, I worked on realistic business problems using large datasets. Really valuable experience.”
Keni Duguma
“We enrolled two of our analysts and both came back more capable and more confident. The programme paid for itself inside a quarter. We're already planning to put a third person through.”
Sarah Holt
L&D Manager
“A well-structured, thoughtful programme with a strong emphasis on practical skills. The curriculum is clearly designed by people who understand how data is actually used.”
Kemal Yusuf
“It was a very detailed programme. We covered data dictionaries, data governance, business drivers, OKRs, KPIs, customer segmentation, and A/B testing. All the coaches were amazing!”
Gloria Ayoola
“This course has been extremely great. It has taken me from no skills in data to being a fully fledged data analyst.”
Stacey Carroll
“Honestly, iO-Sphere was one of the best decisions I've made. I came in nervous from a non-traditional background, but I never once felt like I didn't belong.”
Ioana Mihaescu
“I started as someone quite lost in my job hunt. With the help of the coaches, I managed to secure a new role and feel much more confident from an upskilling and employability perspective.”
Mahli
“It improved my technical skills from nothing to being adept at Excel, SQL, and Power BI. I would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to upskill.”
Lachlan Brown
“A transformative intense experience. Great team and great training that prepares you for the work environment.”
A S
“I joined because I wanted proper certification to validate the skills I'd already built — not to pivot careers, but to formalise and level up what I was doing in data. And it delivered exactly that.”
Chris Thomas
Reserve your place for the 13 July 2026 cohort
£1,195 · or 3× £398 interest-free · 14-day money-back guarantee · Cohort of 10–15 — small and hands-on.