Digital Transformation Leadership
Lead digital transformation with confidence: building the strategy, capability and culture to create lasting competitive advantage.
Course key facts
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Date
25 Jun - 12 November 2026
Duration
20 weeks
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Credits
Non credit bearing
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Format
Online
Fee
£3,275
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Location
Online
Overview
The Digital Transformation Leadership programme is a 20-week online programme which will equip you with the strategic foresight and leadership capabilities required to consistently create and sustain a competitive advantage, and cultivate a people-centric organisation.
This online programme draws on expertise from Imperial Business School faculty, industry experts and case studies. You will also draw on the expertise of your peers and explore how to use technologies to implement digital transformations across your organisation.
You will experience live online teaching sessions, video lectures, interactive activities and assignments whilst receiving personal support from a dedicated Learning Team.
You will finish the programme prepared to implement your learnings, and with a verified Digital Certificate.
Learning journey
The programme is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all programme-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool. The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the programme. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Part One: Emerging Technologies
- The Cloud and Mobile
- The Internet of Things
- Big Data Analytics
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence
- FinTech and Blockchain
- Emerging Technologies
Course details
The Management Development Programme has been designed with the same careful balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training that Imperial College London values across all of its programmes. As part of Imperial College London, one of the top ten universities worldwide, Imperial Executive Education drives global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. We attract brilliant minds and provide the environment to foster innovative thinking, resulting in groundbreaking ideas that unlock business opportunities.
Whether you are directly responsible for digital transformation strategies at your organisation, or are interested in developing your leadership skills in this domain, this programme will equip you with the tools, frameworks and mindset to drive digital and people transformation for a sustained competitive advantage. The programme is particularly relevant for:
- Current or aspiring digital transformation leaders looking to gain a structured approach and understand the best practices and common pitfalls for successful digital transformation
- C suite executives seeking to make informed strategic decisions and steer their organisations effectively in the digital age
- Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs keen to incorporate the latest digital strategies and technologies into their business models
- Consultants or advisers looking to stay up to date with digital transformation trends and provide relevant insights to clients
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between existing and emerging digital technologies and their respective business applications
- Evaluate the use of digital solutions for business problems
- Determine how you can successfully implement digital transformation in your organisation
- Utilise digital transformation technologies within your organisations or industry
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a verified digital certificate of completion via email from Imperial Executive and Professional Education.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
Take your partnership with Imperial to the next level by becoming an Associate Alumnus. Complete one (1) of our on-campus, online, and virtual programmes to claim 'Associate Alumnus' status and join our active alumni community.
Some of the benefits of becoming an Associate Alumnus include:
- Access to the Imperial Alumni LinkedIn group
- Invites to relevant events and webinars
- 25% Discount on future learning for yourself and up to three your colleagues
If you are interested in finding out more, contact us today!
Your instructors
Chris Tucci
Professor of Digital Strategy and InnovationProfessor Chris Tucci received the degrees of Ph.D. in Management from the Sloan School of Management, MIT; SM (Technology & Policy) from MIT; and BS (Mathematical Sciences), AB (Music), and MS (Computer Science) from Stanford University. He was an industrial computer scientist involved in developing Internet protocols and applying artificial intelligence tools. Chris' primary area of interest is in how firms make transitions to new business models, technologies, and organisational forms. He also studies crowdsourcing, Internetworking, and digital innovations.
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Rachael Van der Toon
Project Manager - Online Executive Education Portfolio
