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PR Newswire
Wed, March 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT 4 min read
Launch of three programmes addressing critical AI talent shortage through accessible, practice-led learning in business analytics, strategic decision-making and cyber-resilient transformation
, /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, a leading digital skills training provider, has partnered with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to launch three AI-focused programmes for professionals leading AI integration within their organisations. The programmes - Oxford Programme in AI and Business Analytics; Oxford Programme in Strategic Analysis and Decision-Making with AI; and Oxford Programme in Cyber-Resilient Digital Transformation - are designed to address the widening AI talent gap and train leaders with the frameworks and technical fluency required to lead responsible AI integration at scale.
As artificial intelligence transforms industries at an unprecedented velocity, organisations face acute shortages of experienced professionals capable of translating AI capabilities into business value while managing associated risks. According to a recent McKinsey report, 88% of companies now use AI regularly in at least one business function, up from 78% last year, yet less than a third of executives feel their organisations have adequate AI talent to execute strategic initiatives effectively. These programmes address this critical gap by preparing professionals with the strategic frameworks, ethical considerations and practical implementation capabilities required to lead AI integration initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
Speaking about the programmes, Kashyap Dalal, Co-founder and COO of Simplilearn, said: "AI has moved from experimental adoption to become foundational infrastructure across every sector, yet the leadership skills required to harness its potential responsibly remain scarce. Our partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, reflects our commitment to making advanced AI education more accessible and bringing industry and academia closer together.
The curriculum is built to develop strategic judgement, governance frameworks and implementation capabilities to lead enterprise-wide AI transformation with confidence. As AI reshapes competitive dynamics and operational models, organisations need leaders who can translate analytics into strategy, integrate AI responsibly into decision-making frameworks and build cyber-resilient digital infrastructures. By making the School's world-class faculty expertise accessible through flexible, online formats designed for professionals worldwide, we are addressing a critical market need while advancing our mission to develop future leaders who lead responsibly and effectively."
