IACAIO Accredited Program
Become the AI Leader Your Organization Can Rely On
An 8-week, implementation-focused certification for leaders responsible for architecting AI strategy, mitigating operational risk, and proving ROI. No coding required.
This certification validates your ability to design, govern, and operationalize real AI initiatives—not just understand the technology.
Upcoming Cohort
Start Date
October 2025
Format
Virtual Live
Seats
Limited Availability
Join mid-market leaders from manufacturing, finance, and healthcare.
Not Just Theory. Actual Builds.
Most courses teach you "about" AI. We teach you how to lead it. By the end of this program, you won't just have a certificate; you'll have a portfolio of live pilots and policy artifacts.
Authority
Become the person executives rely on to interpret AI, make decisions, evaluate vendors, and provide direction.
Real Outcomes
You won't just learn concepts. You will launch an actual AI pilot that saves time or money—something you can show in a meeting.
Who This Certification Is For
Who This Certification Is Not”
Examples of Certification Artifacts
Most courses teach you "about" AI. We teach you how to lead it. By the end of this program, you won't just have a certificate; you'll have a portfolio of live pilots and policy artifacts.
8-Week Core Agenda
3–5 hrs/week | Recorded live calls | Online community
01
AI for Business Leaders – Your Confidence Foundation
Theme: Demystify AI and claim your seat at the table.
You'll Gain:
- What 'operational AI' really means in your daily work
- 10 ready-to-use prompts that save 30–60 mins/week
- How to identify your first AI opportunities
1-Page AI Use Policy
02
Governance, Safety & Tool Selection
Theme: Build trust — yours and your company's.
You'll Gain:
- Confidence to say 'no' to risky tools or vendors
- A tool selection playbook that works for mid-market firms
- Your first pilot idea - vetted, safe, and board-ready
Tool Fit Scorecard + Pilot Idea
03
MAP Model Phase – Build Your Pilot (Days 1–30)
Theme: From idea to working prototype in one week.
You'll Gain:
- A live, working AI pilot (e.g., auto-generate weekly reports)
- Experience leading an AI council
- Proof you can deliver results, not just talk about AI
Pilot Prototype (live + 1-pager)
04
MAP Assess Phase – Test & Optimize (Days 31–60)
Theme: Measure what matters & turn data into decisions.
You'll Gain:
- A KPI dashboard that proves AI's impact
- Skill to optimize AI outputs like a pro (no coding)
- Confidence that your pilot actually works in the real world
KPI Dashboard + 3 Optimization Notes
05
MAP Perform Phase: Go Live & Prove ROI (Days 61–90)
Theme: Launch with impact — show the money.
You'll Gain:
- A 3-slide ROI story you can present to any exec
- Experience scaling AI from 1 user to 1 team
- Your first 'AI win' to add to your resume
ROI Report + Go-Live Confirmation
06
AI in Daily Ops – Make It Stick
Theme: Turn AI into your personal superpower.
You'll Gain:
- 5 daily automations that save 2–5 hrs/week
- A personal AI stack (3 tools max) you actually use
- 50+ copy-paste prompts for reports, emails, research
Personal AI Stack + 3 Automations
07
CAIO Leadership: Boardroom & Beyond
Theme: Speak AI like a C-suite peer.
You'll Gain:
- A 5-minute board pitch that gets budget approved
- Skill to challenge vendors and spot hype
- A second pilot idea — because one win isn't enough
Executive-Ready AI Strategy & Impact Brief
08
Capstone, Exam & Certification
Theme: Prove you're the AI expert in the room.
You'll Gain:
- IACAIO Certified Chief AI Officer credential
- A capstone pilot you can show clients or leadership
- A peer network of CAIOs to collaborate with
Certified Chief AI Officer + Capstone Report
Graduation Portfolio
Graduation Portfolio Includes
Upon completion, certified participants leave with a documented portfolio of executive‑ready AI artifacts.
Tools, Templates & Support Included
You get every asset needed to lead AI. Everything is built for mid-market real-world use cases, not theory.
Templates
Support
Certification Maintenance (Simple!)
Stay Certified = 2 Micro-Modules / 6 Months
"Certified in 8 weeks. Stay sharp with just 2 quick updates per year - we remind you. Credential never expires."
Lead AI in 2026 ... Starting Now!
Become the certified AI leader your company needs - with real pilots, real ROI, and real authority.
$12,000
The entire 8-week certification, live support, templates, and credential.
Financing and employer reimbursement available.
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