Chief AI Officer Program

Expand your expertise to harness AI for strategic innovation and growth

Work Experience

Program Overview

As AI reshapes industries, organizations continue to invest in advanced technologies and create roles like the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to centralize AI integration and manage risks. However, despite growing AI investment and the rise of roles like CAIOs, many organizations struggle to align AI with business outcomes.
In response to this complex landscape, this program equips aspiring CAIOs with enhanced skills to merge technical expertise with business acumen so that they can drive strategic AI initiatives that produce meaningful impact for the organization.
Participants will learn to identify high-value projects, build, deploy, and maintain scalable infrastructures and capabilities, and drive transformative AI adoption across their organizations. They will also learn to get buy in from and forge alliances with others in the C-suite and become stronger AI leaders.

  • Gain insights into cutting-edge AI technologies and strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

  • Develop AI initiatives that align with your business goals, enhance competitive advantage, and unlock new revenue streams.

  • Learn to design and optimize modern data ecosystems and infrastructure to power large-scale AI applications.

  • Inspire adoption, foster collaboration, and create a roadmap to embed AI seamlessly across your enterprise.

  • Develop AI governance frameworks to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and promote responsible AI use.

  • Elevate your career with the leadership skills needed to influence C-suite decisions and drive strategic AI initiatives.

Learning Journey

This program offers an immersive learning journey for current managers and high-potential leaders who aim to lead their organizations' AI strategy from the C-suite. It arises in response to the growing need for senior leaders who can develop and implement AI strategies that have meaningful and measurable business impact for their organizations.

Program Highlights

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Instruction from Specialists

Learn from instructors and instructional assistants with extensive industry knowledge, so that what you learn today produces measurable impact tomorrow.

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In-Person Experience

Immerse yourself in a unique in-person journey. During three days in Chicago, you can meet your fellow participants, collaborate, and network organically.

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The Booth Community

Stay connected with each other after the program ends. Join the Global Booth Community of scholars and industry leaders.

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Industry Speakers

Learn from accomplished industry professionals who bring real-world expertise and practical insights to enrich your educational experience with Chicago Booth.

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Program Archive

Participants will have access to the virtual campus for six months after the program ends so that they can continue to review recordings of live sessions, readings, videos activities, and other content.

Learning experience

Flexible method

Our online learning approach is designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule, commitments, and unique needs. Combining self-paced content with interactive elements, our programs feature knowledge checks, discussion boards, simulations, and live-online sessions that bring the learning experience to life.

User-friendly platform

You'll easily navigate program content through an intuitive interface designed to provide a seamless and engaging learning experience.

Tailored guidance

Throughout the program, you’ll be accompanied by an expert mentor to answer your questions and provide feedback on your work.

Who is it for?

The Chief AI Officer Program is designed for executives who seek to drive AI strategy and innovation within their organizations and functions. This includes leaders of data science, analytics, and AI initiatives, leaders of product teams focused on AI, and sitting CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, and CAOs.

Titles of participants may include:

  • Directors, VPs, and other leaders of data science, analytics, and AI

  • Chief AI Officers seeking to expand their skillsets

  • Head of AI with expertise in implementation and optimization

  • CTOs, CIOs, and other senior technology leaders

Participants are required to have:

  • Seven years of relevant work experience in managerial positions

  • Experience in international markets is appreciated

Meet Your Teaching Team and Contributors

The program is overseen academically by a Booth faculty member. Its courses are taught by faculty from Booth and the University of Chicago as well as leading executives drawn from industry, including CAIOs. They will teach you cutting-edge knowledge, strategic frameworks, and critical thinking skill so that you can excel in the C-suite now and throughout your career.

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Christian B. Hansen

Wallace W. Booth Professor of Econometrics and Statistics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Jeanette Shutay, PhD

Instructor; President & Chief Data Officer at Shutay Consulting

CBT - Faculty - Roger Moore
Roger Moore, MBA

Associate Clinical Professor specialized in big data, analytics, and visualization to solve strategic problems.

After completing the CAIO Executive Education Program, you will be able to:

After completing the CAIO Executive Education Program, you will be able to:

  • Align AI strategy with business goals to drive organizational success.

  • Identify impactful, measurable AI projects that deliver meaningful results.

  • Create a data strategy to enable successful AI implementation.

  • Determine the resources needed to deploy, scale, and manage AI effectively.

  • Build organizational support and buy-in for AI initiatives.

  • Establish policies to mitigate risk and ensure trustworthy, secure AI.

  • Lead with confidence as a strategic officer within your organization.

After you complete the program, you will earn a certificate of completion from Chicago Booth Executive Education and a digital badge recognizing your accomplishment.

Past Participant Profile

Past participants of the Chief AI Officer Executive Education Program come from diverse backgrounds, industries, and experiences. The cohort’s diversity ensures that you interact with like-minded peers and gain new perspectives for your organization’s unique challenges.

Average years of work experience

  • More than 20 years: 83%

  • 15-20 years: 14%

  • 10-15 years: 3%

Industry

  • Technology/Telecom

  • Consulting

  • Financial Services

  • IT/Computers

  • Retail

  • Construction

  • Health Care/Health Services

  • Insurance

  • Energy/Utilities

Top functions

  • CEO

  • President

  • Chief Product Officer

  • Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

  • CIO

  • Director

  • Senior Applied Scientist

*Note: Data from previous cohorts

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Admission Process 

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Application

Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.

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Review

Our program advisors will evaluate your application.

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Results

Await the decision from our program advisors. If accepted, you'll be able to complete your enrollment.

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Enrollment

If you receive an offer of admission, you’ll have 72 hours to pay the enrollment fee and reserve your place.

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 470 466 8132.

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