Executive Certificate in AI and Digital Business Excellence
Develop your AI and digital transformation capabilities for a rapidly transforming world
Accelerate your career with the IMD Executive Certificate in AI and Digital Business Excellence. Get the right skills, frameworks and tools to become an AI and digital transformation expert. Choose between two learning pathways and build the learning journey that matches your needs:
- Pathway 1: 3 x on campus programs*
- Pathway 2: 2 x on campus programs + 2 x online programs*
Successful completion of your selected programs and final assessment grants you the IMD Executive Certificate in AI and Digital Business Excellence. The certificate is an accredited Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), an internationally recognized academic qualification that awards 10 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).
This Executive Certificate also counts toward the IMD Executive Master in AI and Digital Business Transformation.
*Sprint is not counted as an online program, but can be added as an extra program to your pathway. Blended programs count as on campus.
How to earn an IMD Executive Certificate in AI and Digital Business Excellence?
Master the core skills: equip yourself with essential digital business knowledge and the practical skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Deep dive: gain in-depth expertise in focused areas and master complex, cutting-edge topics.
Execute: access actionable insights and tools to lead your digital transformation and drive strategic initiatives.
Enrollment and fees
Enrollment: To get started, please complete the “Start application” form, and we’ll be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Fee: Up to CHF 29,000 (maximum fee depending on program choices)
Limited-time offer: Confirm your enrollment for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) by 31 October 2025 and benefit from a reduced fee of CHF 27,000.
Your ideal certificate pathway?
Complete this short questionnaire to receive a personalized recommendation on the best program combination.
Do you need more information?
Discuss your current challenges and needs with a Program Advisor to build the right combination of programs for your Executive Certificate.
Customize your learning journey
Build your personalized learning journey, choosing from a combination of programs covering key topics like digital strategy, artificial intelligence, data analytics, ecosystems and much more. Programs can be taken in any order. Have a look at some of the journeys our alumni have chosen.
Complete the form to take the first step toward enrolling in the IMD Executive Certificate in AI and Digital Business Excellence. Once we receive your details, a Program Advisor will contact you to guide you through the next steps.
Development and Smart City Manager, City Municipality of Kranj , Slovenia
It’s a great journey. The Executive Certificate aligned perfectly with the pivotal stage in my career where I needed to deepen my expertise in digital technologies and management. This progression has not only significantly enhanced my ability to contribute to my current organization’s success in a digital age but has also prepared me for future challenges and opportunities in AI and digital leadership.
Chief of Staff to the CEO – Project Management Institute, France
It’s an amazing opportunity to learn and innovate. I understood how to combine different technologies to understand their strategic potential to elevate the company and teams in a way that will allow them to realize the vision of the executive team. Another key learning was understanding how to leverage data for business innovation and drive more effective data-driven transformation. The innovation framework we gained, has been highly relevant to my organizational transformation work.
HR Partner, Tesla, The Netherlands
Attending a total of three weeks of face-to-face digital programs at IMD was a pivotal moment in my career as a senior HR executive. The programs not only deepened my understanding of AI and digital transformation but also equipped me with the innovative tools and strategies necessary to navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape. The knowledge and insights gained have proven to be instrumental in driving forward-thinking initiatives within my organization, both in HR as in the business.
