Berkeley Technology Leadership Program

Expand your growth potential as a strategic tech leader

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.

Module 1: Overview of Digital Transformation

Module 2: Opportunities for Digital Transformation

Module 3: The Role of Data

Module 4: The Process of Digital Transformation

Module 5: Digital Business Models

Module 6: People and the Organization

Module 7: Technology and Policy

Module 8: Digital Transformation Action Plan

Module 9: AI and Business

Module 10: Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Module 11: Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing

Module 12: Robotics and Reinforcement Learning

Module 13: AI Strategy

Module 14: Leading an AI-Driven Transformation in Your Organization

Module 15: The Future of AI in Business

Module 16: Introduction to Data Strategy

Module 17: Developing a Data Strategy

Module 18: Data Management

Module 19: Data Processes and Technology

Module 20: Capstone

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

The content was highly relevant to my role, and it has been delivered in a very accessible and consumable way. I feel like I've found a great deal of value in attending.

Tom Beastall

Executive IT Director, Rullion

The best part of the program is the community of learners. I had great conversations and found discussions with my classmates very encouraging.

Andreas Goedecke

Chief Business Officer, Eleks GmbH

Faculty

PIETER ABBEEL

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...

ZSOLT KATONA

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 ...

THOMAS LEE

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...

SAMEER B. SRIVASTAVA

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...

MATTHEW STEPKA

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 ...

RICHARD HUNTSINGER

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...

GIRISH VENKATACHALIAH

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...

Path to Alumni Benefits

Enrolling in the Berkeley Technology Leadership Program can become your first step toward pursuing the Berkeley Executive Education Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE). The COBE gives individuals the opportunity to acquire and hone new skills and to do so on a timeline that works with their busy schedules. 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.

Learn more about the program and associated alumni benefits here.

Networking and Events

Join local alumni chapters or clubs in your region.
Participate in the annual Berkeley Haas Alumni Conference.
Attend select Berkeley Haas and Berkeley Executive Education Networking events open to the COBE community.

Exclusive Berkeley resources

Activate an @haas.executivealumni.berkeley.edu email forwarding address.
Receive a 15% discount on the list price of future eligible Berkeley Executive Education programs.
Receive the Berkeley Haas Alumni Jobs e-newsletter featuring job postings from distinguished employers.
Access select campus libraries and university database services as a public visitor.

News and Communication

Enjoy a one-year complimentary digital subscription to the California Management Review.
Receive the Berkeley Haas Alumni newsletter.
Receive the Berkeley Haas Alumni Jobs e-newsletter featuring job postings from distinguished employers.
Explore Haas Insights for the latest research and thought leadership from industry speakers and faculty.

Note: All benefits are subject to change. The discounts mentioned may not be combined with other promotions or special offers.

Enrolling in this program is the first step in your journey to alumni benefits.

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This program counts toward a COBE.

Curriculum days: Four days

Pillars: Entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, and 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.

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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.

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