An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders

Leading Strategic Technology Decisions

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders

Scheduled Dates

07 - 11 Dec 2026
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026
Online
$4,950
12 - 16 Apr 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
04 - 08 Oct 2027
London - UK
$5,950
04 - 08 Oct 2027
Online
$4,950
06 - 10 Dec 2027
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders training course equips senior executives and business leaders with the knowledge required to make informed technology decisions, oversee emerging risks and strengthen organisational resilience. As artificial intelligence, digital transformation and interconnected technologies become increasingly important to business operations, leaders must understand their strategic implications without requiring specialist technical expertise. Participants will examine how AI creates business opportunities, how cyber threats affect organisational performance and how effective governance supports responsible technology adoption. The course focuses on leadership accountability, risk oversight and investment decisions that protect business continuity and long-term organisational value.

The training course integrates AI strategy, cybersecurity governance, operational resilience and technology risk management within a practical leadership framework. Participants will explore cyber risk reporting, third-party dependencies, crisis management, cloud governance and emerging technologies, alongside evolving regulatory and compliance expectations. Particular attention is given to evaluating technology investments, establishing management accountability and preparing organisations for operational disruption. Through executive-level scenarios and strategic discussions, the course enables participants to strengthen technology oversight, improve organisational preparedness and develop practical approaches to responsible digital transformation.

This Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Operational Resilience for Non-Technical Leaders training course will highlight:

  • Understanding AI opportunities, limitations and strategic risks
  • Strengthening executive oversight of cybersecurity governance
  • Managing operational resilience and business continuity risks
  • Integrating technology risks into strategic business decisions
  • Evaluating emerging technologies and digital investments
  • Developing effective technology governance and resilience strategies

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate AI opportunities, risks and governance requirements from a leadership perspective.
  • Assess cybersecurity threats and exercise effective executive oversight.
  • Strengthen organisational resilience and crisis management preparedness.
  • Integrate technology risks into strategic planning and investment decisions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and associated governance considerations.
  • Develop practical governance measures and performance indicators for technology resilience.

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is specifically designed for non-technical leaders with direct responsibility for strategic technology oversight, enterprise risk, operational resilience and digital investment decisions, including:

  • Board Directors and Board Committee Members
  • Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors
  • Chief Operating Officers
  • Chief Risk Officers
  • Enterprise Risk Management Directors
  • Corporate Governance Directors
  • Business Continuity and Operational Resilience Directors
  • Digital Transformation Directors
  • Senior Executives responsible for technology investment and governance

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course combines expert-led presentations, executive discussions, business scenarios and strategic decision-making exercises. Participants will examine AI adoption, cybersecurity oversight, operational disruption and technology investment challenges from a non-technical leadership perspective. Case-based discussions and crisis scenarios will demonstrate how management decisions influence organisational risk exposure and resilience. The methodology emphasises practical governance, effective questioning, informed decision-making and executive accountability rather than technical system configuration.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit from:

  • Stronger executive oversight of AI and technology risks
  • Improved cybersecurity governance and accountability
  • Greater preparedness for operational disruption and crises
  • Better alignment between technology investments and business strategy
  • Improved management of third-party and digital dependencies
  • Stronger technology governance and regulatory readiness

Personal Impact

Participants will develop:

  • Greater confidence in evaluating strategic technology decisions
  • Improved understanding of AI and cybersecurity risks
  • Stronger capability in overseeing operational resilience
  • Better judgement in technology investment and risk prioritisation
  • Greater confidence in challenging technical recommendations
  • Improved ability to lead technology governance initiatives

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Understanding Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Leaders
  • AI fundamentals for executives
  • Strategic AI implementation
  • AI risks
  • AI governance
  • Global and regional AI regulations
Day 2: Cybersecurity Governance for Non-Technical Leaders
  • Cyber threat landscape
  • Supply chain and third-party risks
  • Board-level cybersecurity oversight
  • Board reporting on cybersecurity: What good looks like
  • Cybersecurity investment decisions
Day 3: Operational Resilience and Business Continuity
  • Operational resilience fundamentals
  • Operational resilience vs business continuity vs disaster recovery
  • Crisis management and incident response
  • Board-level crisis simulation exercise
  • Technology resilience
Day 4: Technology Risk Integration and Strategic Decision-Making
  • Integrated technology risk management
  • Strategic technology decisions
  • Cloud adoption strategies and governance
  • Evaluating emerging technologies: Blockchain, IOT, quantum
  • Organizational culture and capability
Day 5: Future Trends and Practical Implementation
  • Emerging technology trends
  • Regulatory and compliance evolution
  • ESG considerations in technology governance
  • Preparing for audit and regulatory examinations
  • Implementing change in your organization
  • Measuring success: Key performance indicators for technology governance

Certificate

  • Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

Accreditation

NASBA Approved Training Courses

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