> Funding: £18,000
The ILM Level 7 for AI-Savvy Leaders programme develops the strategic leadership capability, commercial understanding and practical AI implementation skills required to lead confidently in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Combining the prestigious ILM Level 7 Leadership & Management qualification with the practical AI-Savvy Leader framework, the programme equips senior leaders to drive organisational transformation, innovation and operational excellence through responsible AI adoption.
Leaders learn how to critically evaluate AI technologies, identify opportunities for competitive advantage and integrate AI and automation into wider organisational strategy, workforce planning and operational delivery. The programme moves beyond simple AI tool usage, focusing instead on how modern leaders can embed AI into business processes, reporting structures, decision-making frameworks and organisational culture.
An immersive two-day AI leadership masterclass establishes practical foundations in strategic leadership, AI capability and organisational transformation. Monthly leadership modules then explore areas including:
Each stage of the programme includes practical workplace application, allowing leaders to implement real organisational improvement projects throughout their learning journey.
A strategically significant final project enables learners to consolidate both their ILM Level 7 leadership development and AI-Savvy capability into a measurable organisational transformation initiative that delivers genuine business impact.
Ethical governance, data protection, responsible innovation and people-focused leadership are embedded throughout the programme, ensuring leaders can modernise confidently while maintaining strong organisational values and compliance standards.
By completion, leaders are equipped not only to respond to AI-driven change, but to shape organisational strategy, influence innovation and lead transformation with confidence, clarity and commercial focus.
Employers benefit from senior leaders who can combine strategic leadership capability with practical AI implementation skills, creating measurable organisational impact while leading confidently through change and digital transformation.
Through the combination of the prestigious ILM Level 7 Leadership & Management qualification and the AI-Savvy Leader programme, organisations benefit from leaders who can modernise operations, strengthen leadership culture and implement AI responsibly across the business.
Employers benefit from staff who:
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Designed for ambitious senior leaders responsible for driving organisational growth, leading transformation and preparing their business for the opportunities and challenges of the AI era.
This course is ideal for:
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This course is suitable for employers operating in:
This programme aligns with nationally recognised AI and digital occupational standards and promotes ethical, compliant and strategically responsible AI leadership.
Throughout the programme, learners are supported to:
This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.