FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
AI 2027
Lay the foundations for a genuine AI advantage
Starts February 3rd | 6 weeks | online & offline | self-paced | 1895 euros | Final edition
Deadline to enroll: 13 october 2025, only -367 days to enroll!
This course is for you if…
You want to understand AI and use generative AI more effectively in your work.
No advanced AI experience is required.
You will be able to …
- Understand AI.
- Use it with confidence.
- Make it work for you.
Overview
01 Kick-off event
Your learning journey kicks off with a live event.
| Timing | 3 February 2027 / 6.30 PM – 10.00 PM |
| Location | Vlerick Campus Ghent (Reep 1) |
02 Online Learning platform
After the kick-off, you’ll be invited to the online learning platform where you’ll be able to follow the modules at your own pace. Every week, we will release a new module. You can expect videos, reading material, quizzes, self-reflection, …
Consider that you’ll need approximately 4 hours weekly to go through new learning material.
03 Live webinars
Four times in the journey, we invite you to a live webinar during which faculty will debate with business experts. Mark the dates!
| Live Session 1 – Master Data | 15/02 (11:00 – 12.30) | Live online |
| Live Session 2 – Become a Creative Champion | 22/02 (12:00 – 13:30) | Live online |
| Live Session 3 – Make Better Decisions | 08/03 (11:00 – 12:30) | Live online |
| Live Session 4 – Redefine Customer Experience | 15/03 (11:00 – 12:30) | Live online |
04 Closing event
Time to celebrate! We’ll reunite together for the closing event. Raise the glass and take pictures with your official Vlerick Certificate.
| Date | 23 March 2027 |
| Timing | TBD |
| Location | TBD |
Faculty
Take The Lead AI is a unique opportunity to connect with a large number of
Vlerick faculty. This course is a unique opportunity to connect with a very wide range of experts: faculty as well al business experts.
Bjorn Cumps
Professor of Financial Services Innovation
Paul Geertsema
Associate Professor of Accounting and AI
Oli Mihalache
Professor of International Entrepreneurship
Ksenia Podoynitsyna
Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation
Andreas Munzel
Professor of Marketing
Martin Butler
Professor of Management Practice
Why you should participate
- Supercharge your personal productivity
- Master the generative AI tools & techniques.
- Learn from Vlerick Business School faculty and business cases.
- Expand your personal network of business professionals.
- Boost your career with an official Vlerick certificate.
Pricing
| Price | 1895 (Ex. VAT) per participant |
Each subscription also gives you a free 3-month subscription to De Tijd.
If you’d like to subscribe with your team, please contact takethelead@vlerick.com for special conditions.
Testimonial
Interested?
Join the course and become a digital-savvy leader.
E-mail takethelead@vlerick.com if you’d like more information.
