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Schulich School of Business at York University 
416-736-5079 AI Lab for Leaders
Turn Data into Decisions. Lead the Future with Confidence.
Gain hands-on experience with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to tackle real business challenges as a leader. Learn to interpret data, make sharper decisions, and create governance strategies for responsible adoption. Take this module alone or as part of Applied Graduate Certificate in AI & Analytics for Leaders.
AI Lab for Leaders
November 13, 2025
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AI & Data Leadership Lab
— Where Leaders Learn by Doing.
Step into Canada’s first and only AI & Data Leadership Lab, built for leaders ready to turn artificial intelligence into real-world results. This hands-on module builds practical skills to apply tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other LLMs to pressing business challenges. You’ll learn to craft effective prompts, interpret and compare data, and act on insights. Through realistic exercises, tackle scenarios such as optimizing inventory, managing sales pipelines, prioritizing service calls, sourcing funding, or redirecting public resources with confidence.
Who Is This Program For?
AI Lab for Leaders is designed for mid-to-senior managers and executives who want to bridge the gap between AI’s technical capabilities and strategic leadership. It’s ideal for professionals who are aware of AI’s potential but need the skills to identify high-impact opportunities, oversee implementation, and ensure measurable ROI. Participants should be ready to strengthen their digital fluency, enhance data-informed decision-making, and develop governance strategies for responsible adoption.
AI & Data Leadership Lab – Canada’s First for Leaders
Offered exclusively within this program as a standalone module of Applied Graduate Certificate in AI & Analytics for Leaders, our AI & Data Leadership Lab immerses you in a hands-on, simulation-based environment where you apply AI tools to real leadership challenges—no coding required. Using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other familiar platforms, you’ll experiment with AI-driven solutions to scenarios like optimizing sales pipelines, prioritizing service calls, managing inventory, or reallocating resources. Guided by expert facilitators, you’ll learn to craft effective prompts, interpret data outputs, and translate insights into informed, strategic decisions. This lab experience bridges the gap between AI theory and practical application—giving you the fluency to collaborate effectively with technical teams and accelerate adoption in your organization.
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Get Training in Marketable Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Fluency
Problem Solving
4 Reasons to Enrol
Gain Hands-On AI Experience
Work directly with tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other Large Language Models (LLMs) to address real-world challenges. From optimizing workflows to solving complex business problems, you’ll apply AI in scenarios that reflect the realities of leadership today.
Build Practical, Decision-Ready Skills
Learn to craft effective AI prompts, interpret and compare data, and translate insights into action. Strengthen your ability to make fast, informed decisions that create measurable impact.
Learn from Practitioners Who Use AI Every Day
Benefit from the expertise of Schulich instructors and industry professionals who actively apply AI and analytics to drive results across sectors.
Train in Canada’s First AI & Data Leadership Lab
Experience an immersive, lab-based learning environment where leaders learn by doing. Tackle realistic, high-stakes scenarios and walk away with skills you can apply immediately in your organization.
Who Will Benefit
Mid-Career Leaders
Managers and professionals moving into higher-impact roles who need practical AI and data skills to stay competitive. Learn to use tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, pinpoint strategic AI opportunities, and turn data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Senior Leaders
Executives and decision-makers who must connect technical capabilities with business goals. Gain the skills to evaluate AI opportunities, guide governance and adoption, and ensure projects deliver measurable ROI and long-term value.
Program Overview
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Dive right into hands-on application in Canada’s first AI & Data Leadership Lab. Don’t just become familiar with AI—learn how to tactically and strategically harness it to solve real-world challenges. Use large language models (LLMs) and everyday tools such as Microsoft Office, Copilot, ChatGPT, and others to support smarter decision-making. Learn to craft meaningful prompts, compare data sets, and create compelling visual stories. Choose from practical scenarios such as redirecting public funding, managing a sales pipeline, optimizing inventory, prioritizing service calls, or identifying new funding opportunities.
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Fall 2025
AI Lab for Leaders (2-Day Program)
Course Dates Time AI Lab for Leaders: Part I 11/6/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AI Lab for Leaders: Part II 11/13/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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What You Get
After completing the program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the top-ranked business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
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Show that you’re able to apply knowledge at a strategic, organizational level.
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