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SPOTLIGHT: AI AND BUSINESS STRATEGY

We’ve opened enrolment for another round of our popular?AI and Business Strategy ?course, which starts October 17.? ?

As AI continues to evolve, the landscape is becoming more complex, with broader models emerging, increasing the challenges of adaption and adoption. In the face of this growing complexity, organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up and implement AI strategies effectively. That’s where our AI and Business Strategy course comes in. The program is tailored to help you navigate AI driven change and turn it into a strategic opportunity.?

One of our course instructors puts it best:?“AI will transform your organization. But exactly how, when, and what questions you need to ask are great unknowns. This program positions you and your people to be better able to navigate the storm that is coming and turn it into opportunity.”

Join us and gain the insights you need to lead your organization through the challenges of AI adoption. Don’t let the complexity of AI hold you back—embrace it, and transform it into your greatest advantage.

Learn more and register.

UNLEASH THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, staying ahead requires strong leadership and a commitment to innovation.

At the Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED and hosted by CIBC, we will explore strategies and best practices for driving innovation and leading your organization to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

This one-day exclusive event for senior leaders will equip you with actionable insights to help your organization better navigate disruption, economic and global uncertainties, AI adoption, applications, trust, and more.

It is an opportunity for you to connect with peers, share insights, and learn from the brightest minds in the industry, including speakers from some of the most influential organizations in tech and business and leading experts from the University of Waterloo.

Learn more and register for the conference.

KEY STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY?

As the world shifts towards more sustainable practices, businesses that adapt will thrive. Our Key Strategies in Business Sustainability course will equip you with the knowledge to lead this transformation.?Here’s what you’ll gain:

• Strategic insight: Understand the impact of sustainability on your business.
• Practical tools: Learn how to conduct materiality assessments and set actionable targets.
• Expert guidance: Access insights from industry leaders who’ve successfully integrated sustainability into business strategy.?

This course is ideal for senior and emerging leaders, business managers, and professionals dedicated to driving sustainable change within their organizations.?Don’t miss out on this opportunity to position your business for long-term success. The course begins October 29.

Learn more and register.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

Are you ready to elevate your career potential? WatSPEED’s Project Management Certificate program provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s complex work ?environment.

The program consists of four core courses and one elective, all of which are delivered virtually in real-time by industry experts.

Realistic project scenarios are integrated throughout the curriculum, and numerous hands-on group exercises ensure you not only grasp the theory but can also apply the techniques in real-world situations. After the first course, Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques, the remaining courses may be taken in any order.

The entire program can be completed in only a few months or at a pace that suits your schedule.

Check out the available course dates below. WatSPEED is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP), and PDUs or contact hours may be claimed for each module completed in the program.

Learn more about the Project Management Certificate.

UPCOMING COURSES

Choose from online courses and certificate programs in leadership , supervision , project management , health care , and?technology . Check out the list below for?online courses that are running until mid-November,?including the start date of each course. Be sure to register early; seats are limited for most courses. To view WatSPEED's full course schedule, please visit our website .

Leadership and Supervision

• Hiring and Retaining Staff (October 1 | One day)
• Managing the Opportunities Provided by Conflict (October 3 | One day)
• Strategic and Business Planning (October 7 | One day)
• Performance Management and Development (October 10 | One day)
• Planning and Organizing Work (October 15 | One day)
• Meetings Mean Business (October 16 | One day)
• AI and Business Strategy (October 17 | Four weeks)
• Leading Change for Team Leaders (October 22 | One day)
• Time Management for Modern Hybrid Work (October 24 | One day)
• Key Strategies for Business Sustainability (October 29 | Four weeks)
• Supervisory Communication Skills (October 29 | One day)
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making for Leaders (October 31 | One day)
• Understanding Human Behaviour (November 5 | One day)
• Delegating for Dynamic Results (November 7 | one One day)
• Essential Skills for New and Potential Supervisors (November 11 | One day)
• Team Building and Team Dimensions (November 13 | One day)
• Hiring and Retaining Staff ?(November 15 | One day)

Project Management

• People Skills: The Secret Behind Project Success (October 7 | Two days)
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations ?(October 9 | One day)
• Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques (October 21 | Three days)
• Change Enablement: Realization of Project Value (October 28 | One day)
• Foundations of Adaptive Project Delivery: Agile Hands-On (October 29 | Two days)
• Advanced Project Monitoring and Control (November 4 | Three days)

Technology

• Foundations of Large Language Models: Tools, Techniques, and Applications (October 1 | Four weeks)
• AI and Business Strategy (October 17 | Four weeks)
• Basics of Modern Statistics and Analysis (October 17 | Eight weeks)
• Python and Public Data (October 17 | Eight weeks)
• Digital Transformation (October 18 | Eight weeks)
• Python I (October 21 | Eight weeks)
• Supervised Machine Learning (October 28 | Eight weeks)
• Key Strategies for Business Sustainability ?(October 29 | Four weeks)

Health Care

• Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy (November 4 | 12?weeks)

View a full list of our courses and programs.