AI Agents: Strategies for Business Leaders
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Build, optimise and deploy functional AI agents.
This course is currently being developed. You can register your interest by completing the form and we will contact you as soon as it becomes available. This course is subject to change.
This two-day online intensive course is designed to transform executives from AI observers to AI builders. You’ll develop functional agents that solve real business challenges, moving beyond experimentation into real-world application.
While many organisations are still exploring generative AI, market leaders are already deploying AI agents to automate complex workflows, enhance decision-making and strengthen their competitive edge.
Using artificial intelligence to personalise your learning journey, every element of this condensed course is tailored to your organisation’s goals. Delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, the intensive bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation, equipping you with a functional prototype and the confidence to lead its deployment.
What you’ll achieve
In this intensive course, you will:
Your functional AI agent prototype will include:
Who should attend
This intensive is designed for senior executives who need to build and deploy AI agents strategically:
Investment and next steps
What's included?
Who you’ll learn from
Professor Matthias Holweg
Professor Holweg is a leading authority on digital operations and AI agent deployment in business contexts. His research on trustworthy AI systems appears in top academic journals and he advises Fortune 500 companies on operational AI transformation. As Director of the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme, he brings both cutting-edge research insights and practical implementation experience to help executives deploy AI agents effectively. Professor Holweg has been instrumental in developing the hands-on agent building approach that makes this intensive course format uniquely practical.
Oxford AI Agents is a practical, competency-based learning experience designed to complement executive education programmes in our portfolio that focus on AI strategy, leadership, and compliance. It provides a next step practical development pathway for professionals supporting the implementation of AI across teams, departments, or systems.
While flagship programmes like the Oxford Artificial Intelligence and Oxford AI-Driven Business Transformation Executive Programme help senior executives create and deliver strategic value, this intensive online course equips participants with hands-on experience optimising and deploying AI agents that directly address business challenges, enhancing executive productivity and strategic decision-making capabilities.
This intensive course, delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, offers a flexible, high-impact format that builds digital confidence, fosters alignment, and contributes to institution-wide readiness for AI adoption.
Two-day intensive course
This course outline is subject to change.
Experience Oxford excellence through AI-enhanced personalisation. Our Intensive combines cutting-edge AI technology with world-class faculty expertise to deliver substantive learning in 10 hours. Here's how we've reimagined executive education for time-pressed leaders.
Pre-course (1-week before)
Personalise your learning experience
Your journey begins with a brief assessment that captures your:
Your AI tutor analyses this information to create your personalised curriculum, ensuring every case study, framework and discussion point is relevant to your situation.
During the course
This intensive combines self-paced learning with live expert guidance to build functional AI agents and deployment strategies for your organisation.
Self-paced strategy development (2.5 hours)
Live faculty sessions (90 minutes)
Please note: we are currently exploring the development of this course. Content is subject to change during development and based on your feedback.
The AI advantage
Depth through personalisation
Saïd Business School's intensive courses harness AI technology to create an unprecedented level of personalisation, ensuring every moment of your learning journey is directly applicable to your context.
This innovative approach enhances Oxford’s teaching by using AI to ensure discussions focus on your cohort’s most pressing needs.
What makes this format possible
Partnership excellence
Oxford Saïd are collaborating with Next Gen Learning, pioneers in AI-enhanced education, to deliver this groundbreaking integration of technology and academic rigour.
Evidence-based design
Drawing on the latest research in accelerated learning and AI personalisation, we've designed an intensive format that delivers substantial outcomes through focused, relevant content.
Faculty leadership
Faculty have championed this innovation, working closely with our technology partners to ensure the AI platform enhances rather than disrupts the Oxford learning experience.
Continuous evolution
As part of Oxford's commitment to educational innovation, we're gathering participant insights to continually refine this pioneering format.
Faculty
The course is directed by leading experts who bring both cutting-edge research and practical implementation experience to your learning journey.
Course Director
Professor Matthias Holweg
Professor Holweg is a leading authority on digital operations and AI agent deployment in business contexts. His research on trustworthy AI systems appears in top academic journals and he advises Fortune 500 companies on operational AI transformation. As Director of the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme, he brings both cutting-edge research insights and practical implementation experience to help executives deploy AI agents effectively. Professor Holweg has been instrumental in developing the hands-on agent building approach that makes this intensive course format uniquely practical.
The thinking behind the course
This intensive course represents a collaboration between Saïd Business School, University of Oxford's world-class faculty and Next Gen Learning's innovative AI platform. Together, we've created a learning experience that delivers:
The faculty team continues to refine the course based on participant feedback and emerging AI developments, ensuring you receive the most current and applicable insights for leading AI transformation in your organisation.
Outcomes
This course is subject to change.
By the end of this intensive course, you'll have a functional AI agent prototype and the practical skills to scale AI deployment across your organisation.
What you’ll achieve
Through personalised learning and expert guidance, you will:
Certification and continuing education
Saïd Business School certificate
Upon successful completion, you'll receive a certificate from Saïd Business School, recognising your achievement in this innovative executive course.
Continuing benefits:
Ready to build AI agents that transform your business?
This course is currently in development, with launch planned for Q4 2025. By registering your interest now, you'll:
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at team@oxfordintensives.org
