New data and AI leadership training module for HE & FE leaders
New training for HE and FE leaders will champion data-informed decision-making and ethical AI initiatives.
The new foundations of data and AI leadership online training module for university and college leaders launches on Tuesday 29 April 2025 and is now open for Jisc members to book.
The training module has been developed with The Data Lab - Scotland’s Innovation Centre for Data and AI - to empower leaders to champion data-informed decision-making and ethical AI initiatives within their organisations.
The collaboration combines Jisc’s expertise in digital leadership, data maturity and AI in education with The Data Lab’s cross sector experience in supporting organisations to innovate and make effective use of data and AI.
The course focuses on strategy and leadership to cultivate opportunities, with each session including presentations, interactive activities, and group discussions on the below topics:
- Empowering leadership: build confidence in navigating the data and AI landscape
- Operational impact: focus on practical outcomes for leadership in driving operational improvements
- Cutting through the hype: demystify AI and data strategies, helping leaders make informed, actionable decisions
Training module details
This course has been designed to fit busy schedules and will be delivered online across two sessions that last 2 hours each. The sessions will take place on:
- Tuesday 29 April, 10:00-12:00
- Thursday 1 May, 14:00-16:00
Robin Ghurbhurun, UK managing director, further education and skills, nations, advice and training at Jisc, said:
"Both further and higher education institutions face multiple challenges in prioritising digital innovation, but they also bring huge benefits and potential. We have developed this course to help leaders focus on the opportunities that data and AI provide and gain the confidence and expertise to lead institutions towards a data-informed future."
Anna Ashton-Scott, head of skills at The Data Lab, said:
"We’re delighted to be partnering with Jisc to deliver such valuable training to the sector. It is vitally important that leaders are equipped with knowledge, confidence and understanding of the value of data and AI to champion and facilitate change, empower staff and embed a culture of innovation."
Further information
We are looking to repeat the sessions again over the summer, subject to demand. Sign up to register your interest in upcoming training modules.