Berkeley Technology Leadership Program
What you will learn
In this program, you will:
Gain an understanding of digital innovations, trends in digital technologies, and opportunities for digital transformation
Identify the strategies and processes required to lead the implementation of technology to enable change and solve problems
Explore the use of AI in business, assess the value of AI-driven applications, and formulate an AI strategy for your organization
Apply frameworks and methodologies for harnessing data to create value
Hone your leadership style and communication skills through live sessions and application exercises
Who is this program for?
This program is for individuals who are in leadership roles and are looking to keep their organizations ahead of the curve through tech innovations or who are on career tracks to take on technology leadership roles, including:
Senior management, such as directors and C-suite leaders, who want to ensure their organizations are prepared for the latest digital and data-driven trends and disruptions
Functional heads and business leaders who are responsible for driving tech innovation and data strategy across their organizations
Mid- to senior-level managers and executives gearing up for tech leadership roles, with a focus on leveraging data for competitive advantage
Consultants who need to be up to speed on the latest technologies, data applications, and business strategies to offer superior solutions to clients
Program Curriculum
This six-month technology program consists of four pillars. Through a mix of live lectures, small group exercises, case study analyses, and self-reflection, you will advance your leadership acumen.
This program may include optional reading material that requires a paid subscription.
Program Highlights
Live Sessions with Berkeley Faculty
Capstone Project: Innovation Project for Your Organization or Venture
Industry Guest Speakers
Case Studies
Real-World Applications
Diverse Faculty Bring a Cross-disciplinary insights from diverse faculty
Organization Examples
Explore challenges and opportunities in the technology sector through a diverse mix of industry examples.
Note: All product and organization names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The study of these products and/or organizations does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
What You Will Walk Away With
By the end of this program, you will acquire:
A pitch deck for digital transformation that offers a technology-based solution to a business problem you face in your organization
Frameworks that help with the practical application of AI-related modeling the possibilities of implementing AI-driven solutions in your organization
An understanding of big data and the opportunities it presents for technology and innovation acceleration
Techniques that advance your leadership acumen with a focus on topics that will help you gain maximum traction on your tech initiatives
Testimonials
Faculty
Professor, UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Pieter Abbeel is a professor at UC Berkeley’s EECS Department, Director of the Berkeley Robot Learning Lab, and Co-Director of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (B...
Professor of Marketing
Zsolt Katona is a Professor of Marketing at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. He is an expert in online marketing strategy and social media. He ...
Associate Adjunct Professor, Research Scientist
Thomas Lee is an Associate Adjunct Professor and Research Scientist in the Haas Operations and Information Technology Management Group at the Haas School of Business. He teach...
Ewald T. Grether Professor of Business Administration and Public Policy | Co-Director, Computational Culture Lab | Co-Director, Berkeley Center for Workplace Culture and Innovation, Haas School of Business
Sameer B. Srivastava, an associate professor, studies the interplay of social group culture, individual cognition, and the relationships people build within and between groups...
Visiting Scholar/Executive in Residence UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Matthew Stepka is a Visiting Scholar and Executive in Residence at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. In addition, he is managing partner at Machina Ventures, an investment ...
Professional Faculty in Operations & IT Management, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Professor, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Fortune 500 operations executive, and management consultant, Richard Huntsinger has broad international experience leading programs and...
Chief Technology Officer, agilon health
With deep experience in developing data strategy in healthcare and other industries, Girish Venkatachaliah has spent two decades in a variety of leadership roles in data and A...
Guest Speakers
Chief Digital Officer, Electric Last Mile Solutions
Jonathan Ballon leads digital technology strategy at Electric Last Mile Solutions. He has cofounded GE Digital and was previously the vice president and general manager of Int...
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Public Storage
Philip Kim leads the analytics strategy at Public Storage, overseeing data scientists and engineers. He has over 25 years of leadership experience, including roles at Under Ar...
Chief Digital Officer, Invitae
Karthik Suri leads Invitae's data and digital platform strategy, security, and operations. He has previously served as the COO at GE Digital and held leadership roles at PayPa...
Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder, HackerStrike
Ralph Aceves leads HackerStrike, an organization developing AI-based technology to stop ransomware. He previously founded Ovalpath Corporation and held leadership positions at...
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Learn More
This program counts toward a COBE.
Curriculum days: Four days
Pillars: Entrepreneurship & Innovation or Strategy & Management
A Berkeley Executive Education COBE gives individuals the opportunity to create a personal plan of study structured by our four academic pillars. Participants will earn a mark of distinction with certification from a world-class university and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years.
Certificate
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of the program, Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants. Participants must complete 80% of the required activities, including a capstone project (if any), to obtain the certificate of completion. This program also counts toward a COBE. Successful completion of this program fulfills four curriculum days (minimum requirement of 17 curriculum days) toward the COBE.
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Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Berkeley Executive Education.
FAQs
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 864 668 8832 (US) / +44 121 387 3504 (UK) / +65 3129 7057 (SG)
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Flexible payment options are available.
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