People Strategy in the Age of AI
People Strategy in the Age of AI: Keep people at the centre of AI transformation
The People Strategy in the Age of AI programme from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education is a practical six-week online programme that helps HR leaders and people professionals like you build AI strategies and redesign work, talent systems, workforce strategy, governance and human–AI collaboration. Rather than treating AI as a stand-alone technology initiative, the programme equips you to lead responsible AI adoption, redesign work for human–AI collaboration and build organisational capability for sustained change.
Guided by Cambridge Judge Business School faculty, fellows and industry contributors, the curriculum for this programme explores how AI is reshaping hiring, talent systems and work design using real-world examples, hands-on activities and case studies. By the end of the programme, you will have developed a practical transformation road map to support responsible AI transformation, governance and long-term organisational capability.
What will you learn in the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme?
Key takeaways
Strategic alignment: align AI adoption with business strategy and talent management to drive organisational transformation.
AI prioritisation: identify and prioritise high-impact AI use cases across HR while balancing value creation, ethics and compliance.
AI-based talent systems: design AI-enabled talent systems that improve outcomes while protecting fairness, transparency and trust.
Work redesign: redesign work, roles and decision rights for effective human–AI collaboration while protecting employee agency, autonomy and psychological safety.
Workforce strategy: build workforce strategies that prepare your organisation for long-term AI adoption.
Responsible governance: implement governance, cultural and change mechanisms for responsible and sustainable AI adoption and workforce well-being.
How is the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme curriculum structured?
Module 1: Strategic AI Foundations for HR Leaders
Discover how HR can lead AI-driven organisational transformation by aligning business value, human capability and responsible deployment.
Module 2: Responsible AI in Hiring and Talent Acquisition
Examine how to build AI-enabled hiring systems that protect fairness, accountability and candidate trust while improving decision-making.
Module 3: AI-Powered Talent Management — Performance, Growth and Mobility
Explore how AI can transform talent management by integrating performance, skills, learning and mobility while protecting employee agency.
Module 4: The AI-Driven Workplace — Human–AI Collaboration and Work Redesign
Redesign work for the AI era by defining the respective roles of people and AI, clarifying judgement and accountability and enabling sustainable AI adoption.
Module 5: AI-First Workforce Strategy — Skills, Capability and Transitions
Develop a workforce strategy that balances AI-enabled productivity with human judgement, capability-building and long-term organisational resilience.
Module 6: Leading Responsible AI Transformation — Governance, Culture and Sustainable Adoption
Build an organisation-wide approach to AI by defining a clear vision, strengthening accountability and measuring workforce and organisational impact.
Why choose the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme?
The People Strategy in the Age of AI programme combines Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education's research-driven approach with practical application through:
Research-backed faculty and industry experts
Practical frameworks and decision tools for responsible AI transformation
Real-world examples and case studies spanning work, talent and workforce strategy
A Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook for immediate organisational application
Applied learning experiences focused on real workforce challenges
How does the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme use applied learning?
The People Strategy in the Age of AI programme helps you put theory into practice through real-world examples, hands-on activities, live faculty interactions and collaborative peer learning that reinforce key concepts. You will also develop a Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook, creating a practical road map for responsible AI adoption and sustainable workforce transformation within your organisation.
Programme highlights
Faculty live sessions
that address today’s AI and workforce challenges while exploring business implications and leadership responses
Hands-on activities
including employee journey mapping, value–risk–trust assessments and skills-based role design
Practical AI exposure
to predictive, generative and agentic AI through workforce applications, real-world examples and decision-making frameworks
A playbook
to develop an integrated road map ready for immediate application at your organisation
Practical frameworks
for workforce transformation, governance and human–AI collaboration
Real-world case studies
from global organisations, including SAP, Unilever, Capital One, Vodafone, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, KPMG and Siemens Energy
Evidence-based frameworks and decision tools
Apply practical frameworks and decision tools to evaluate AI opportunities, redesign work, guide workforce decisions and support responsible AI adoption. Throughout the programme, you will work with tools such as the value–risk–trust framework, human–AI hiring decision ladder, talent intelligence architecture, human–AI work design canvas, decision rights matrix and 4B capability matrix to translate strategy into action.
Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook
Develop a Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook that integrates the outputs from every module into a practical transformation road map for your organisation. The playbook includes:
AI Opportunity Blueprint
Future-State AI Hiring Operating Model
Future-State AI Talent System
Human–AI Work Redesign Plan
AI-First Workforce Strategy
Responsible AI Transformation Road Map
Who is the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme for?
HR leaders and professionals | Redesign talent systems by harnessing AI across the employee life cycle. |
Senior leaders | Align AI with workforce strategy and build organisational capabilities. |
Policy and governance professionals | Effectively manage risk while adopting AI at scale. |
Consultants | Guide clients through AI-enabled workforce transformation with practical transformation frameworks. |
No prior knowledge of coding, data science or technical AI is required.
Meet the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme faculty
Lionel Paolella
Professor of the Social Sciences and Organisations, Cambridge Judge Business School
At Cambridge Judge Business School, Lionel Paolella teaches strategy, leadership, culture and workplace inclusion. His research sits at the intersection of strategy, economic ...
Smaranda Gosa-Mensing
Executive Coach and Faculty Fellow, Cambridge Judge Business School
Smaranda Gosa-Mensing brings more than 20 years of global experience in senior HR and leadership roles. As an Executive Coach and Faculty Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business Sc...
Elizabeth Osta
Data and AI transformation leader and Visiting Fellow, Cambridge Judge Business School
Elizabeth Osta is a digital and data strategist advising CXOs on AI, innovation and responsible data use. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Frugal AI Hub, which advocat...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme, you will be awarded a digital certificate of completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
Note: After successful completion of the online programme, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the programme. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
FAQs
Programme
What is the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme?
The People Strategy in the Age of AI programme is a six-week online executive education programme from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. Designed for HR leaders, consultants and people professionals, it explores how AI is reshaping work, talent and workforce strategy while equipping you with practical frameworks to redesign work, build organisational capability and lead AI-enabled workforce transformation.
What will I learn in the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme?
Throughout the curriculum, you will learn how to identify AI opportunities, redesign work for human–AI collaboration, strengthen talent systems, build workforce strategies and establish governance frameworks that support sustainable AI adoption. The programme explores the strategic capabilities required to lead workforce transformation in the age of AI.
Do I need technical AI, coding or data science experience?
No. The programme focuses on people strategy, workforce transformation, work redesign and responsible AI adoption rather than coding, model development or technical AI implementation.
Does the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme cover AI applications in HR?
Yes. The programme explores practical AI applications across the employee life cycle, including talent acquisition, talent management, workforce planning, work design and governance. You will examine how AI can support better workforce decisions while balancing ethics, transparency, employee trust and organisational value.
What topics are covered in the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme?
The curriculum covers responsible AI, talent acquisition, AI-powered talent management, human–AI collaboration, work redesign, workforce capability, organisational governance, AI adoption, workforce well-being and organisational transformation. It also explores AI readiness, decision-making frameworks, organisational change and workforce strategy.
What is the Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook?
The Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook is a decision-ready road map for leading responsible AI-enabled people transformation within your organisation or a chosen organisational context. You will build it progressively across the six modules, integrating AI opportunities, responsible hiring, talent systems, human–AI work design, workforce strategy, governance and sustainable adoption. The completed playbook will provide practical tools and priorities to support implementation.
Is the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme worth it?
Yes. The programme is ideal for HR and people professionals like you who want to build the practical capabilities to lead AI-enabled workforce transformation. Through evidence-based frameworks, applied learning, real-world examples and a practical playbook, you will develop the knowledge and tools to lead people strategy in an AI-enabled organisation.
Learning journey
How is the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme delivered?
The programme is delivered over six weeks in a fully online format requiring approximately four to six hours of study per week. Learning combines recorded lectures, live faculty sessions, hands-on activities, discussions and practical assignments that can be completed alongside full-time work.
What does the learning experience include?
The learning experience includes faculty-led teaching, real-world examples, organisation-based exercises, discussion boards, weekly reflections and knowledge checks. You will also benefit from live sessions with Cambridge Judge Business School faculty, fellows and contributors.
How will I spend my time during the programme?
Throughout the programme, you will engage with video lectures, live sessions, discussions, assignments and practical activities while developing your Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook. Each module builds towards a decision-ready framework that can be applied within your organisation.
I have a full-time job. What is the time commitment expected from me?
The programme is designed for working professionals and requires approximately four to six hours of study per week over six weeks. Its flexible online format enables you to balance learning with your professional responsibilities.
Will I work on practical projects during the programme?
Yes. Throughout the programme, you will complete organisation-based activities and hands-on exercises while developing a Strategic AI People Transformation Playbook. The playbook enables you to apply programme concepts to your own organisation or a chosen organisational context.
Will I continue to have access to the learning materials after the programme?
Yes. You will receive access to the programme videos and learning materials for up to 12 months from the programme start date.
Certificate
What will I receive after successfully completing the programme?
Upon successful completion of the People Strategy in the Age of AI programme, you will receive a digital certificate of completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a digital certificate of completion. This smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter or resume and display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme ends.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No. Only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social networking platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?
No. Alumni status is not granted for this programme.
Technical requirements
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this programme?
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and transcripts.
Do I need to be online to access the programme content?
Yes. The learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download certain files, including video transcripts, assignment templates and readings. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you can view them later.
Payment process
Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?
Yes. You can register up to seven days after the published start date of the programme without missing any of the core programme material or learning outcomes.
What is the programme fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?
The programme fee is noted at the top of this programme web page and usually referenced in the programme brochure as well.
Flexible payment options are available (see details below and at the top of this programme web page next to PROGRAMME FEE).
If you apply by an early deadline, you may receive a programme fee benefit. If you believe you may qualify for other fee benefits, please check with your programme adviser to confirm the applicable tuition fee discount that will provide the greatest value and whether any specific terms and conditions apply. For more information, please connect with a learning adviser or email learner.success@emeritus.org.
What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?
Yes. You can do a bank remittance in the programme currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your programme adviser or email us for details.
I was not able to use the tuition assistance code provided. Can you help?
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Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?
Yes. The flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
How can I obtain a W9 form?
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Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
Refund policy
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
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Accessibility
How does Emeritus support accessibility for learners?
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