Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders - Virtual Learning
Course Methodology
This training course combines executive-level presentations, boardroom simulations, case study discussions, and practical exercises specifically designed for non-technical senior leaders. Participants will engage in strategic discussions, analyse real-world scenarios from their industries, and apply the concepts learned to practical decision-making situations. The training course facilitator will draw upon extensive experience working with boards and executive committees to share best practices and provide personalized guidance to attendees. All content is delivered in plain language without unnecessary technical jargon, ensuring accessibility for all senior leaders regardless of technical background.
Course Objectives
At the end of this training course, you will learn to:
- Understand AI capabilities, limitations and strategic implications for your organization
- Oversee cybersecurity risks and resilience strategies at board level
- Make informed decisions about technology investments and vendor selections
- Challenge and guide technology teams with appropriate questions
- Fulfil regulatory expectations for technology risk oversight
Target Audience
This training course is suitable for senior executives and board members who are responsible for technology governance and strategic decision-making within their organizations. The training course content is designed to benefit participants from various industries including financial services, oil and gas, telecommunications, government, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. No technical background is required, as all content is delivered in accessible, executive-level language.
This Gulf Rowad Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Board Members and Non-Executive Directors with technology oversight responsibilities
- Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors leading digital transformation
- Chief Financial Officers evaluating technology investments and risks
- Chief Operating Officers responsible for operational resilience
- Executive Committee Members involved in strategic technology decisions
- Senior Business Leaders transitioning into board or executive roles
- Risk and Compliance Directors reporting to board on technology matters
Target Competencies
Organisational Impact
The Organisation will have the following benefits;
- Enhanced board-level oversight of technological risks and opportunities
- Improved strategic decision-making on AI and technology investments
- Stronger cybersecurity governance and risk management frameworks
- Better operational resilience planning and crisis management
- Reduced technology-related risks through informed executive oversight
- Competitive advantage through strategic technology leadership
- Enhanced stakeholder confidence in technology governance
- Improved compliance with regulatory expectations for technology oversight
- Stronger alignment between technology strategy and business objectives
Personal Impact
At the end of this Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders training course, the participants will gain the following;
- Confidence in discussing technology matters at board and executive levels
- Enhanced ability to challenge and guide technology teams effectively
- Improved understanding of personal liability in technology oversight
- Strategic perspective on AI opportunities and risks for your organization
- Better capability to evaluate technology proposals and vendor claims
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity and resilience governance frameworks
Course Outline
Understanding Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Leaders
- AI fundamentals for executives
- Strategic AI implementation
- AI risks
- AI governance
- Global and regional AI regulations
Cybersecurity Governance for Non-Technical Leaders
- Cyber threat landscape
- Supply chain and third-party risks
- Board-level cybersecurity oversight
- Board reporting on cybersecurity: What good looks like
- Cybersecurity investment decisions
Operational Resilience and Business Continuity
- Operational resilience fundamentals
- Operational resilience vs business continuity vs disaster recovery
- Crisis management and incident response
- Board-level crisis simulation exercise
- Technology resilience
Technology Risk Integration and Strategic Decision-Making
- Integrated technology risk management
- Strategic technology decisions
- Cloud adoption strategies and governance
- Evaluating emerging technologies: Blockchain, IOT, quantum
- Organizational culture and capability
Future Trends and Practical Implementation
- Emerging technology trends
- Regulatory and compliance evolution
- ESG considerations in technology governance
- Preparing for audit and regulatory examinations
- Implementing change in your organization
- Measuring success: Key performance indicators for technology governance
2026 Schedule & Fees
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
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