Business leaders and non-tech professionals who want to identify where AI can add value, understand what could be automated, and design AI-supported solutions — no coding required.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION · STARTS SEP 21
Applied AI & Automation for Business
Spot where AI can solve real business problems — and design the right approach — even without a technical background. An ESCP Executive Education certificate, stackable toward the full EMIB.
- Faculty drawn from leading global companies driving AI
- Stackable toward the Executive Master in International Business
- ESCP Business School — Top 4 in Europe (Financial Times)
- +1,000 alumni in the EMIB community
100% Online60 HoursStarts September 21
Tuition: €4,375
This certificate is part of the EMIB ecosystem
EMIB (Executive Master in International Business) is a flexible, stackable learning ecosystem. You can start with this certificate and progress towards the full EMIB degree.Apply for the September 21 intake
Tell us about your goals and we'll send you the brochure plus an admissions call invite to confirm whether the September cohort is the right fit.
Modality
100% online · live + recorded sessions
Language
English
Length
60 hours
Next intake
September 21
Programme benefits
What you get with this certificate
Opportunity Recognition
Identify business problems where AI can add value — and frame solutions your organisation can act on.
Strategic Decision Making
Evaluate AI opportunities with ethical frameworks, governance principles, and risk-aware judgment.
Stackable Excellence
This certificate can be combined with additional courses to progress towards the Executive Master in International Business (EMIB). Start with a certificate and build towards a full Master's degree.
Programme pillars
What you will learn
01
Identify
Spot business problems where AI and automation can create meaningful impact.
02
Design
Frame AI-supported solutions tailored to concrete business needs — using LLMs and no-code ecosystems.
03
Decide
Introduce AI with structured judgment: ethics, governance, bias, and alignment with business priorities.
04
Apply
Map Generative AI use cases across functions — from customer experience to project workflows — in your own context.
Delivered by ESCP Business School, ranked #4 in Europe by the Financial Times European Business Schools, with six campuses across Europe.
Programme structure
Programme curriculum
Term 1
LLMs & No-Code Tools
Introduction to Large Language Models, structured prompting techniques, overview of no-code ecosystems, and key principles of responsible AI use in business workflows.
Outcome
Design an AI-supported solution tailored to a concrete business need.
Term 2
AI for Strategic Decision Making
Ethical frameworks for AI, algorithmic bias, data governance, and the role of AI in strengthening managerial judgment and decision processes.
Outcome
Define a structured approach for introducing AI aligned with business priorities and risk considerations.
Term 3
Generative AI for Business Optimization
Use cases of Generative AI across functions such as customer experience, communication, project workflows, and productivity enhancement through AI-supported tools.
Outcome
Create a practical AI-supported workflow adapted to your professional context.
Personalize your path
Choose one specialised course to align the certificate with your professional objectives, such as Customer Experience Management, Sustainability Management, or Change Management.
Faculty
Drawn from leading global companies driving AI
Your professors combine ESCP's academic rigour with hands-on experience from leading global organisations applying AI at scale. The cohort learns from practitioners who have guided AI adoption in real businesses, plus academic experts in AI strategy, governance and responsible use.
Industry practitioners
Senior leaders applying AI at scale across global organisations in tech, consulting, finance and industry — bringing day‑to‑day experience into the classroom.
Academic experts
ESCP faculty in AI strategy, governance and ethics, combining peer‑reviewed research with executive teaching across our six European campuses.
Programme leadership
An academic director who keeps the curriculum aligned with the AI tools, frameworks and regulations actually reshaping business decisions today.
Faculty composition is reviewed each cohort to keep pace with the AI tools and frameworks reshaping business.
Why this certificate
A credential backed by ESCP and a global community
ESCP Business School is one of Europe's leading institutions, ranked Top 4 in Europe by the Financial Times. Your certificate is part of an executive education ecosystem with over 1,000 alumni in the EMIB community.
+1,000
Alumni in the EMIB community
Top 4
European Business School (Financial Times)
1819
Oldest business school in the world
6
Campuses across Europe
Tuition & admissions
€4,375
- ✓ESCP Executive Education certificate from a Top 4 European business school (Financial Times)
- ✓Stackable toward the Executive Master in International Business (EMIB)
- ✓60 hours to identify AI opportunities and design AI-supported solutions — no coding required
- ✓Faculty drawn from leading global companies driving AI
Understand where AI fits before your peers do
Designed for business leaders seeking a flexible, internationally recognised credential that strengthens their ability to identify AI opportunities and guide responsible adoption.
Programme details
Frequently asked questions
Key information about the certificate, the credential and how it fits into your career and your organisation.
Do I need any technical or coding background?
No. The programme is built for business leaders and non‑tech professionals. You'll learn to identify where AI can add value, evaluate opportunities with governance frameworks, and design AI-supported solutions using no‑code tools — there is no programming requirement.Can my company sponsor the tuition?
Yes. Many of our learners are sponsored by their employer. We provide the documentation typically needed for HR / L&D approval, including invoice in your company's name and an outline of the competencies and outcomes covered.Can I split the tuition into instalments?
Yes. You can pay the €4,375 tuition in a single payment or split it into 2 instalments. The admissions team will share the exact payment schedule once your application is confirmed.How does this certificate stack toward the EMIB?
This certificate is one of the building blocks of the Executive Master in International Business (EMIB). Credits earned here count toward the full degree if you decide to continue. You can space out the rest of the EMIB programmes across your career without committing to the full master upfront.What's the schedule and weekly time commitment?
The September 21 cohort runs 100% online across 60 hours, combining live sessions with recorded content. The programme follows a structured calendar with deadlines for assignments and exam dates, so you progress alongside the cohort — but the format is designed to fit around an executive role.Who teaches the programme?
The faculty is drawn from leading global organisations driving AI adoption, combined with ESCP academic experts in AI strategy, governance and responsible use. You'll learn from practitioners who have guided AI adoption in real businesses, alongside the academic rigour you expect from a Top‑4 European business school.What credential do I receive on completion?
You receive an ESCP Executive Education certificate with a formal diploma. The certificate belongs to the EMIB ecosystem, so if you want to grow your profile further you can combine it with other ESCP programmes to stack toward the Executive Master in International Business (EMIB).What if I miss the September 21 intake?
We open three cohorts a year, in January, April and September. Seats for the September 21 intake are limited, so we recommend applying early. Our admissions team can confirm waitlist or next-intake details on the admissions call.
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Adina Popescu
apopescu@escp.euOur team is available to help you assess whether this certificate fits your professional goals.
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