AI Literacy for Business Decision Makers
Who it is for: Managers, team leads and professionals who need to understand AI without becoming technical practitioners.
No prior background needed.
- Online
- WisGrad Campus, Kochi
- Hybrid
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AI for Business Professional Programme
Applied AI literacy for managers and functional leads. Choose a single 40-day module, or complete all three modules for the full programme.
Choose a module or the full programme
Each module is a 40-day intensive, taught at weekends, and stands on its own. Take one, or take all three.
Option A: a single module
AI for Business Decision Making
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Level 4 or who hold a managerial or functional leadership role.
Prior knowledge required. An admissions officer will assess it.
- Online
- WisGrad Campus, Kochi
- Hybrid
Strategic AI Leadership & Decision Governance
Who it is for: Senior managers, directors and functional leaders driving AI adoption and governance decisions.
Prior knowledge required. An admissions officer will assess it.
- Online
- WisGrad Campus, Kochi
- Hybrid
Option B: the complete programme
AI for Business Professional Programme
All three modules, taken in order from Level 4 to Level 6 and run back to back. The programme is planned around four months, subject to the delivery schedule. It earns a UWL Certificate of Completion for each module and the WisGrad Certified Professional award.
Start dates
This programme has a new intake every four months: February, June, October. A new module starts about every 40 days, so you can also join a single module when it begins.
These are planned start months. The admissions team confirms exact dates when you enquire.
- Day 0Level 4 starts
- Day 40Level 5 starts
- Day 80Level 6 starts
- Around month 4Full programme complete, subject to the delivery schedule
AI skills are becoming a requirement for managers
~30%Of India's workforce has the AI literacy enterprises need (IBM)
57%The level organisations say is needed by 2030
₹9.5–20 LPATypical mid-level pay for AI-literate leaders
₹25 LPA+Senior AI strategy roles
Figures as stated in the WisGrad Prospectus 2026. LPA means lakh rupees per year.
Module details
Open a module to see what it covers.
Level 4AI Literacy for Business Decision Makers
Who it is for: Managers, team leads and professionals who need to understand AI without becoming technical practitioners.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
What you will learn
This foundational module builds practical AI literacy for non-technical business leaders. You will develop an understanding of what AI can and cannot do, how to evaluate AI opportunities, and how to ask the right questions when working with technical teams.
Learning outcomes
- Explain core AI concepts and their relevance to business operations
- Evaluate AI use cases for feasibility, cost and organisational fit
- Communicate effectively with technical teams about AI projects
- Identify ethical and governance considerations in AI adoption
Level 5AI for Business Decision Making
Who it is for: Learners who have completed Level 4 or who hold a managerial or functional leadership role.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
What you will learn
This applied module focuses on using AI tools and thinking to improve real business decisions. You will work with applied scenarios, from operations and marketing to finance and HR, developing practical confidence in AI-augmented decision-making.
Learning outcomes
- Apply AI tools to practical business decision-making scenarios
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs critically and identify limitations
- Design AI-augmented workflows for your own business function
- Build a business case for AI adoption within a functional team
Level 6Strategic AI Leadership & Decision Governance
Who it is for: Senior managers, directors and functional leaders driving AI adoption and governance decisions.
40 days · Weekend teaching · Portfolio assessment
What you will learn
This advanced module develops the strategic leadership skills needed to drive AI adoption responsibly at an organisational level.
Learning outcomes
- Design AI governance frameworks aligned to organisational strategy and values
- Lead organisational change associated with AI adoption
- Evaluate the strategic risks and opportunities of enterprise-level AI deployment
- Advise senior leadership on responsible AI strategy and investment
Where this can lead
Typical roles in this field, from your first job to senior leadership. Take a single module to build skills for one step, or the full programme to prepare for the whole climb.
Getting started
- AI Strategy ConsultantAdvises organisations on where and how to use AI.
- Business Intelligence ManagerLeads reporting and insight for decision-makers.
Mid career
₹9.5–20 LPA typical mid-level range
- Digital Transformation LeadGuides teams through adopting new digital tools.
- AI Product ManagerOwns the plan and delivery of AI-based products.
- Operations Manager (AI-augmented)Runs operations using AI to improve decisions.
Senior leadership
₹25 LPA and above for senior AI strategy roles
- AI Governance & Ethics LeadSets the rules for responsible use of AI.
- Chief AI Officer / Head of AI StrategyLeads AI direction for the whole organisation.
Industries hiring
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
- IT Services & Consulting
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Retail & E-commerce
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Government & Public Sector
- Professional Services & Consulting
Employers: hire from this programme or train your team.
Roles and pay ranges are indicative. Roles and industries are from the WisGrad Prospectus 2026, and the stages and descriptions are a guide. They are not a promise of a job or salary. LPA means lakh rupees per year.
Certification
- A single module
- UWL Certificate of Completion
- All three modules, in order
- Also the WisGrad Certified Professional award
- Assessment
- Applied portfolio, no written exams
- Programme type
- Professional Development Programme
Ready to start AI for Business?
Next intakes: February, June, October. Enquire about a single module or the full programme and an adviser will confirm the exact start dates.