Key benefits of this course
This short course has been designed to give you:
- Hands-on AI tools experience
- AI, ethics and cybersecurity integration skills
- Industry-relevant and future-focused knowledge
- A breakthrough learning experience.
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Course outline
This five-day executive program equips leaders with the tools to integrate AI and cybersecurity into their organisations. Developed by UTS Business School in partnership with AWS, Commonwealth Bank and leading law and financial services firms, the program combines hands-on technical experience, expert insights and real-world applications.
The course comprises expert-led keynotes, hands-on labs, interactive discussions and case studies. You will work collaboratively alongside industry pioneers and an exclusive network of executives while developing a personalised AI and cybersecurity transformation roadmap.
The following topics will be covered during the course:
AI and the future of work
- AI’s role in workforce transformation
- Strategic frameworks for AI adoption.
Hands-on AWS AI tools
- Practical experience with Amazon Q and Amazon Bedrock
- Building AI-powered business solutions.
AI, ethics and cybersecurity
- Ethical and regulatory considerations
- Cybersecurity risks in an AI-driven world.
Industry-specific AI innovations
- AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
- Sector-specific case studies (banking, law, consulting).
Strategy and implementation
- Developing a transformation roadmap
- Panel discussion with industry leaders
- Group presentations and networking.
Teaching methods for this course include interactive keynotes and panel insights from top AI and cybersecurity experts, hands-on labs where participants work directly with AWS AI tools, facilitated discussions and case studies to explore real-world applications and group collaborations, developing AI strategies for your organisation.
By the end of the course, participants should be equipped with actionable frameworks and technical skills to drive AI-led transformation.
Course learning objectives
On successful completion of this course, participants should have:
- The ability to lead strategic AI implementation
- An understanding of ethical leadership in AI
- Knowledge of industry-specific AI applications
- The capacity to lead cybersecurity preparedness.
Requirements
Mandatory
To complete this course, you will need a personal computer with adequate internet access and sufficient software and bandwidth to support web conferencing. You will also require an operating system with a web browser compatible with Canvas, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Venue information
Catering provisions and dietary requirements
Morning tea and snacks will be provided for the duration of this course. If you have any dietary requirements, please contact business.futures@uts.edu.au
Accessibility
If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please contact business.futures@uts.edu.au
Transport and parking options
Multiple public transport options including train (8min walk from Circular Quay station), light rail (4min walk from Bridge Street station) and buses. For more information, please use the Transport NSW Trip Planner.
On-site parking is not available. Paid carparks are located nearby.
Price
Full price: $5,550 (GST-free)*
Early bird price: $4,717.50 (GST-free)* available until 15 May 2025 at 11.59pm (AEST).
*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section.
Payment on invoice requests must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials. Please make sure your invoice payments reference the UTS Open invoice number. You can also forward remittance advice to support@open.uts.edu.au
Discounts
- 15% discount for early bird - available until Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price.
How to obtain your discount code (group enrolments)
Please contact the team at support@open.uts.edu.au with details of group enrolment to obtain your discount code.
How to apply your discount
- Add this course to your cart
- Click on "View Cart" (blue shopping trolley at top right of screen). You will need to sign in or sign up to UTS Open
- Enter your eligible code beneath the "Have a discount code?" prompt and click on the blue "Apply" button
- Verify your discount code has been successfully applied before clicking on the blue "Checkout" button.
Enrolment conditions
Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions.
Contact us
For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au
If you have a specific question about course content or requirements, please email business.futures@uts.edu.au
