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RSBT – CEPD · Executive Education Certification 2026
Executive Certification in Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making
Central London, UK · Centre for Executive & Professional Development
Integrating AI tools to develop business strategy with sustainable competitive advantage — delivered through the Harvard case-method tradition.
CPD Executive Certification 2026
Harvard Case-Method
AI-Augmented Learning
A Message from the Dean of Academics
“Competitive advantage today belongs to executives who can think at the board level, act under uncertainty, and partner intelligently with machines.”
— Office of the Dean of Academics, Rusel School of Business & Technology, UKAt a Glance
Programme Snapshot
Everything a senior executive needs to know before enrolling — the format, pedagogy, investment, and the six capabilities you will walk away with.
Duration
3 Months · 12 Weekends
Delivery Mode
Online / Hybrid (UAE)
Schedule
Sat & Sun · 3 hrs / session · Evening UAE / Morning UK
Contact Hours
30 hrs instruction + 6 hrs assessment = 36 hrs
Pedagogy
Harvard case-method · AI simulations · board role-plays
Faculty
Industry, strategy consulting & AI practitioners
Investment
GBP 1,200 per participant
Award
RSBT–CPD Executive Certificate
What You Will Master
The Six D’s of Strategic Leadership
Diagnose
the competitive landscape using PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, value-chain & AI-accelerated market intelligence.
Design
differentiated strategies that produce sustainable competitive advantage and measurable value creation.
Decide
under uncertainty and crisis using structured frameworks, red-teaming, and AI scenario models.
Deploy
AI tools ethically — from generative AI for strategic writing to predictive analytics for risk forecasting.
Defend
strategic choices at board level through evidence-based storytelling, financial logic & stakeholder alignment.
Deliver
a capstone strategy document for your own organization that is immediately executable.
Curriculum · Part I
Modules 1–5
Each module runs across one weekend and blends theory, a Harvard-style case discussion, an AI-tool lab, and an executive debrief.
01
Module · 3 hrs
Strategic Thinking in the AI Era
Re-framing strategy for an AI-first world; from plans to platforms; first principles of sustainable advantage.
02
Module · 3 hrs
Industry Analysis & Competitive Positioning
PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, value-chain deconstruction, blue-ocean moves and value-innovation logic.
03
Module · 3 hrs
Strategic Frameworks & Business-Model Innovation
Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Design, Jobs-to-be-Done, Wardley Maps for dynamic strategy.
04
Module · 3 hrs
Disruptive Strategy & Innovation
Christensen's disruption theory; blue-ocean vs. red-ocean; AI as a horizontal disruptor across industries.
05
Module · 3 hrs
Scenario Planning & Strategic Foresight
Multi-scenario modelling, signal-trend-driver taxonomy, back-casting, and wild-card planning.
Curriculum · Part II
Modules 6–10
The second half escalates from crisis decision-making to governance, ethical AI, and a live board-simulation capstone built around your own organization.
06
Module · 3 hrs
Crisis Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
OODA loops, pre-mortems, red-teaming, escalation protocols, and cognitive-bias guardrails.
07
Module · 3 hrs
Data-Driven & AI-Augmented Decision-Making
From gut to evidence: a decision stack with structured data, predictive analytics & human judgement.
08
Module · 3 hrs
Board-Level Thinking, Governance & Stakeholders
Fiduciary duty, board dynamics, ESG, stakeholder capitalism, and evidence-based board papers.
09
Module · 3 hrs
Sustainable Competitive Advantage & Ethical AI
Dynamic capabilities, moats in an AI economy, responsible-AI frameworks & algorithmic ethics.
10
Module · 3 hrs
Capstone — Board-Ready Strategy Presentation
Integration of all modules into a live board simulation with faculty & industry panellists as board.
Distinctive to RSBT
Every case closes with an AI-tool lab: what would generative AI have recommended? Where would it have failed? — grounding Harvard pedagogy in the reality of 2026 leadership.
Weekend Schedule
Your 12-Week Journey
Classes run Saturdays & Sundays, three hours per session, optimised for the UAE & GCC with a mirrored UK option.
Module 1 — Strategic Thinking in the AI Era
Diagnostic quiz
Module 2 — Industry Analysis & Positioning
Case write-up
Module 3 — Frameworks & Business-Model Innovation
Canvas submission
Module 4 — Disruptive Strategy & Innovation
Disruption memo
Module 5 — Scenario Planning & Foresight
Scenario portfolio
Mid-Programme Integration & Peer Review
Mid-term review · 3 hrs
Module 6 — Crisis Decision-Making
Live crisis simulation
Module 7 — Data-Driven & AI-Augmented Decisions
AI data lab
Module 8 — Board-Level Thinking & Governance
Board memo
Module 9 — Sustainable Advantage & Ethical AI
Ethics brief
Module 10 Prep — Capstone Coaching Clinics
Draft capstone
Capstone Board Simulation & Final Defence
Final assessment · 3 hrs
The Harvard Case-Method
A Decision Theatre, Not a Lecture Hall
Pre-Class Preparation
Case study, research articles & an AI-tool briefing arrive five days ahead, guided by four classical questions.
Small-Group Discussion
Learning teams of 4–6 executives from different industries stress-test each other 48 hours before class.
Faculty-Led Plenary
The Socratic facilitator provokes and synthesizes — learning is co-constructed, never delivered.
AI-Augmented Reflection
Every case closes with an AI lab re-examining the decision through generative & predictive tools.
How You Are Assessed
Course Assessment
Case Submissions (×3)
Three 1,000-word analyses + AI reflection
25%
Capstone Strategy Document
15-page board-ready strategy
20%
Class Participation
Case discussions & peer engagement
15%
Mid-Programme Review
Timed scenario-planning exercise
15%
Final Board Defence
Live defence before faculty panel
15%
Crisis Simulation
Team crisis response, AI-supported
10%
Award & Pass Criteria
Score 60%+, attend 80%+ of sessions, and defend your capstone to earn the Executive Certificate. High-distinction recipients (85%+) are recommended for early entry into RSBT’s Executive MBA pathway.
What Every Participant Receives
Programme Deliverables
Executive Certificate
RSBT–CPD accredited award, UK
Harvard Case-Study Pack
Contemporary cases across 10 industries
AI Prompt Playbook
100+ executive-grade strategic prompts
E-Book & Research Library
Strategy, decision science & AI for leaders
Live AI Simulations
Crisis simulators & strategy war-games
1:1 Faculty Mentoring
Personal coaching + cohort study groups
Reusable Presentation Decks
Slide decks & handouts for every module
Alumni Network Access
Permanent RSBT global leader community
Who Should Attend
Curated for Decision-Makers
- Senior & mid-to-senior executives bound for C-suite
- Functional heads in strategy, finance, ops & tech
- Entrepreneurs & founders scaling AI-intensive ventures
- Family-business successors & SME general managers
- Consultants advising on corporate strategy
- Public-sector & government policy leaders
Regional Reach
Our admissions team serves executives across the UAE, GCC, UK, and the wider EMEA region — with schedules tuned to GCC evenings and UK mornings.
Programme Investment
Investment & Enrolment
Standard Programme Fee
GBP 1,200
Inclusive of materials, simulations & certification
15% OFF · 3+ Executives
Effective fee per executive with organizational referral
GBP 1,020Four Steps to Enrol
How to Secure Your Seat
1
Register Interest
Apply at www.rsbt.co.uk or email the Admissions Office.
2
Complete Profile
Submit the Executive Profile Form & statement of purpose.
3
Admissions Call
A 20-minute conversation with the Programme Director.
4
Confirm Seat
Secure your place with the registration deposit (25%).
Payment & Refund
25% confirms your seat; balance due seven working days before commencement. Full refund up to 14 days before; 50% up to 7 days. Easy payment plans & nomination schemes welcomed.
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