Board Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (BOAI)

Understand how to effectively navigate the complexities of AI and drive confident boardroom discussions on AI's impact, risks, and opportunities.

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Amid today's ever-evolving corporate landscape, the infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and decision-making processes throughout Canada. Directors on boards are confronted with the pressing task of swiftly grasping AI's profound implications, encompassing vital areas like risk management, strategic alignment, and ethical considerations. AI equips board directors with the opportunity to proactively leverage its benefits, fostering well-informed decision-making, strategic alignment, and ethical AI practices. This empowers directors to seize opportunities and ensure their organizations thrive in the age of AI.

Board Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (BOAI), developed by and for directors, fosters dynamic board-level decision-making and interactions with AI experts. The program equips directors with risk management, strategic alignment, and ethical AI skills, a vital resource to navigate the evolving AI landscape.

Price

ICD.Ds: $950 plus applicable taxes
ICD Members: $1,050 plus applicable taxes
Non-Members: $1,500 plus applicable taxes

Non-Members who apply for admission into any short course will receive a one-year ICD membership (value of $450).

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More about this course

This course is ideal for experienced board directors to enhance their expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) governance and strategy. This course is tailored to individuals serving on for-profit, Crown, and not-for-profit organizations.

Executives and senior managers within an organization, government officials, policymakers, legal professionals, and industry consultants can also benefit from the knowledge and insights offered in BOAI to ensure strategic board and management alignment with this new technology.

This program uses a blended online learning structure that weaves together best practices in adult education with opportunities to engage with peers. The structure includes:

Independent online learning (four to six hours)
This is a critical component of the course (and may include items such as videos, readings, polls and more). It introduces key concepts and will prepare participants for effective participation in the live session and ensure they are ready to apply learnings from the course to their board work. The required independent learning should be completed prior to the live session. It is meant to be completed at a pace that works best for each participant.

Live, instructor-led session (approximately four hours)
This instructor-led online session will focus on applying concepts covered their independent learning. Attendance at the live session is required for the course to be successfully completed. The live session may include class discussions, breakout group discussions and exercises, and Q & A with instructors and other experts.

Supplemental resources and tools
Participants will receive supplemental resources to augment the required components of their independent learning packages.

Learning sustainment and engagement opportunities
Following course completion, participants will be invited to join an Alumni Portal, becoming part of a community where they gain access to tools and resources to help apply course learnings in real-life settings. They will also have opportunities to engage in discussion forums with course peers to exchange questions, ideas and experiences and apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills.

After completing all components of the course, participants will:

Develop an understanding of AI, its capabilities, and its potential impact on their industry.
Identify and manage the unique risks associated with AI, including bias, data privacy, and compliance.
Explore the specific roles and responsibilities of directors in shaping AI policies, strategies, and oversight.
Gain insights from real-world examples and best practices, illustrating actionable strategies to implement robust AI oversight.
ICD.Ds qualify for 8 CEUs toward the annual requirement to retain their ICD.D designation.

Participants will develop a strategic understanding of how AI impacts their industry and organization, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to drive AI governance excellence from the boardroom.