Align AI Strategy With Enterprise Goals to Drive Growth
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Program
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Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Program
Align AI Strategy With Enterprise Goals to Drive Growth
Application closes 17th Jan 2026
Immersive Experience
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Executive Reflection
Develop and execute a Capstone Project, addressing real-world challenges in leveraging AI for business transformation, strategy, and decision-making.
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On-Campus Immersion
Travel to the Duke campus for in-person immersions, which include hands-on workshops, team-building sessions, and networking opportunities with Duke faculty and global peers.
KEY OUTCOMES
Lead AI-enabled transformation
Develop and implement enterprise-level AI strategies to drive growth
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Develop forward-looking AI strategies to drive business growth and innovation.
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Identify and capture high-impact AI opportunities across business functions to drive organizational success.
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Harness generative AI and emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and achieve scale.
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Lead organizational transformation by managing AI initiatives, governance, and ethical considerations.
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Elevate C-suite leadership effectiveness to drive impact, productivity and organizational transformation
Duke Fuqua Benefits
Inclusion in The Fuqua School of Business alumni LinkedIn network—a private group with 15,000+ alumni members
Access to create a Duke lifetime email address
Access to CareerBridge, Fuqua’s Job Board, an exclusive resource for Fuqua degree students and alumni job seekers
Receive the monthly alumni e-newsletter, Team Fuqua Flash, from Fuqua’s Alumni Relations team, and access to a Duke lifetime email address
Access to Fuqua’s alumni events and webinars, and Fuqua’s Ford Library while on campus
Ability to post targeted career opportunities for your organization through Fuqua’s Career Management Center job portal, accessible by Fuqua students and alumni only
Inclusion in the Duke University alumni directory and the ability to join Duke’s affinity, industry, and regional groups
30% discount on future Duke Executive Education program registrations (Global partner programs excluded)
*All benefits are subject to change as per university decision
Key program highlights
Why choose the CAIO Program
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Blended Learning Format
Immersive live-online sessions and classroom sessions at Duke University to enhance learning and networking.
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Live Interactive Sessions
Engage in interactive sessions with expert faculty and industry practitioners.
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World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from world-renowned Duke faculty from across Duke expertise domains, renowned, cutting-edge researchers, practitioners, and industry experts.
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Executive Benefits
Build a global CXO network of peers and gain access to select alumni benefits, the program LinkedIn group, and other premium program privileges.
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Real-World Applications
Explore real-world case studies and practical applications to solidify your learning.
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Masterclass Webinars
Attend exclusive webinars on trending AI topics led by faculty and industry experts.
- Learning Journey
- Curriculum
- Capstone
- Faculty
- Certificate
- Fees
This program is ideal for
Seasoned executives ready to embrace AI-driven initiatives to develop and implement enterprise AI strategies.
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Experienced Leaders Across Functions
With demonstrated career progression across leadership levels, seeking to enhance AI expertise at strategic and operational levels
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Functional Managers and Tech Leaders
Including business heads aiming to align their work around AI and AI strategy to drive organizational impact.
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Distinguished Careers and Leadership
Leaders across industries and settings, with a strong drive to succeed and ambition to surpass conventional career milestones.
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Ambitious Professionals
With a proven ability to adapt, learn, and apply new knowledge in dynamic environments.
A unique, immersive experience
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Immersive Learning at Duke
Join two immersive 5-day modules at the Duke campus for hands-on workshops, team-based activities, and engagement with Duke faculty and global peers.
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Executive Reflection and Capstone Work
Work on a real-world capstone project that addresses real organizational challenges, supported by faculty guidance, industry perspectives, and peers.
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Global Executive Network Building
Strengthen your network by collaborating with a diverse global cohort, creating long-term relationships with industry peers leading AI initiatives.
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Signature Experience
Immerse yourself in the Duke Basketball Signature Experience, gaining leadership insights developed by Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K).
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Elevated Leadership Lessons
Develop triple-threat leadership capabilities – Intelligence Quotient (IQ) + Emotional Quotient (EQ) + Decency Quotient (DQ), through the Duke learning experience.
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Inspired Learning Environment
Learn in an inspired environment at the four-star JB Duke Hotel, the Thomas Executive Conference Center, and The Fuqua School of Business all designed to support high-impact learning.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The curriculum spans a wide range of topics that reflect the evolving responsibilities of today's leader in the era of AI. At the core of these themes is the imperative to build a strategic lens and capabilities to emerge as an enterprise-level and functional area AI leader ready to proactively capitalize on the innovation and opportunities AI can enable.
SECTION 1: LEADING THE BUSINESS
AI Strategy & Innovation for Leaders
- Leading AI-Era Organizational Transformation
- Underlying Technologies that Form the Foundation of AI Systems (conceptual understanding
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- Building AI Tools for Corporate Innovation
- Business Models in AI
- Adopting, Deploying, & Scaling AI
AI in Business Functions
- AI in Marketing (Customer Experience / Relationship Management)
- AI in Operations/Supply Chain
- AI in Finance
Finding AI Opportunities in Business
- Identify value-creation opportunities for AI
- Measure the ROI for AI initiatives
The AI Frontier and What's Next
- Including Agentic AI
AI and Business Decisions
- Align AI strategy with business goals
Managing AI in Business
SECTION 2: LEADING THE ORGANIZATION
Managing and Evaluating AI Products
- How to Assess the Success (or Failure) of AI Implementation
Harnessing AI: Unlocking Value While Managing Risk
- AI, Data Security, and Risks
- Cybersecurity for AI-enabled Organizations
AI Governance
AI Legal Considerations, Compliance, and Ethics
- Create governance models
- Ensure compliance
- Balance security, ethics, and regulatory standards
AI Infrastructure
- Compute, Tooling, Scalability, & Cost Implications
SECTION 3: LEADING PEOPLE & SELF
Leading AI-Era Organizational Transformation
- Organizational Restructuring with AI
- AI & Hiring
- How to See the Invisible Organization Inside Your Company
C-Suite Leadership in an AI World
- Essential Tools for Modern Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Breaking the Paradigm
- Agile Leadership through Ambiguity & Uncertainty
- Building Your Personal Executive Brand
- Resilient Leadership
Capstone Project
Work on an AI-based Capstone Project, addressing real-world challenges in leveraging AI for business transformation.
Project Details
Develop and Execute a Comprehensive AI Strategy
Description
Participants develop a strategic plan tied to program topics and apply it within their company, division, function, or product line. Projects should integrate multiple dimensions of the program, highlighting stakeholder impact and value creation. Work is self-directed, with periodic cohort and peer check-ins. During the last module of the program, on the final day, participants will present their project and engage in discussions with cohort peers in a Capstone Executive Forum
The capstone project will unfold in five distinct phases:
Identify the Opportunity
Methodically analyze the chosen area to identify a topic.
Develop a Plan
Design a plan for capturing and realizing the opportunity identified in Phase I.
Stakeholder Communication
Develop an effective communication strategy to convey the AI strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
Implementation Roadmap
Create a detailed roadmap to implement the proposed AI strategy, including key
milestones, resource allocation, etc.
Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation
Establish a methodology to continuously monitor the execution of the plan and adapt dynamically in real-time as needed.
Program Faculty
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Academic Program Director
Tony O'Driscoll
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Tony O’Driscoll is an Adjunct Professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Pratt School of Engineering. His work sits at the intersection of business, technology, innovation, and learning, with a focus on how emerging technologies reshape organizational leadership and performance.
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University LinkProgram faculty may include*:
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Manuel Adelino
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Professor of Finance
Ph.D. in Financial Economics, MIT Sloan
Former Business Analyst, McKinsey Lisbon
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Salman Azhar
Executive in Residence
Invested in 200+ startups with profitable early exits
Former Managing Director and Founding Member of Duke Capital Partners
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Alexandre Belloni
Westgate Distinguished Professor of Decision Sciences
2022 Da Vinci Award, Amazon SCOT
2007 Young Researchers Award, Optimization
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Gavan Fitzsimons
Edward S and Rose K Donnell Professor of Marketing and Psychology
Research published in top marketing & psychology journals
Insights featured in NYT, WSJ, CNN, NPR, Time
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Sharique Hasan
Associate Professor of Strategy
Published research in leading journals across strategy and innovation
Award-winning Duke faculty member teaching strategy and implementation
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Veronica Root Martinez
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Distinguished Professor of Law
Nation’s leading academic expert on monitors and monitorships
Former Notre Dame Law professor and multiple distinguished teaching awardee
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Shep Moyle
Senior Lecturing Fellow, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Led Shindigz as president, CEO, and chairman for 31 years
Created major Tostitos product lines, driving sales to $1.5B
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Christopher Bail
Christopher Bail Professor of Computer Science, Sociology, Political Science, and Public Policy, Duke University
Director of the Trinity Social AI Initiative
Professor of Computer Science and Political Science
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Sasa Pekec
Peterjohn-Richards Distinguished Professor of Decision Sciences
President, INFORMS Auctions & Market Design
Council of Economic Advisors, Croatia (2010–2015)
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Ashleigh Shelby Rosette
James L. Vincent Professor of Leadership
Bank of America Faculty Award, Fuqua
Teaching Excellence Award, 12-time recipient
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Earn your certificate of completion
Get the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer certificate from Duke Executive Education upon program completion.
* Image for illustration only. Certificate subject to change.
Course fees
The course fee is USD 25,000
Invest in your career
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Develop forward-looking AI strategies to drive business growth and innovation.
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Identify and capture high-impact AI opportunities across business functions to drive organizational success.
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Harness genAI and emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and pursue optimization of the organization.
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Lead organizational transformation by managing AI initiatives, governance, and ethical considerations.
Admission Process
The program follows a simple 3-step application process. The step-by-step process is outlined below.
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1. Submit application
Candidates can apply online and attach all required materials listed below.
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2. Rolling admission
The Admissions team will assess your application as soon as it is received.
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3. Interview
An interview might be required. Admissions team notifies candidates after all requirements are met
Program Eligibility
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in functional, technical, or business roles
- A graduate degree with a strong academic track record is preferred
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Application Closes
17th Jan 2026
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Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is collaborating with Great Learning to deliver the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) Program. Great Learning is an ed-tech company that has empowered learners from over 170+ countries in achieving positive outcomes for their career growth.
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The PGP-Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning class consists of working professionals from excellent organizations and backgrounds maintaining an impressive diversity across work experience, roles and industries.
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