Lead with AI is one of the highest-rated AI training courses for senior leaders, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 17 verified reviews.

The program is a three-week cohort experience combining daily self-paced lessons with weekly live sessions, designed for executives and business owners who want practical, immediately applicable AI skills.

What sets it apart is what participants say it actually gave them: not a toolkit, but a framework for thinking about AI before touching it. A team of AI assistants they built themselves, in two weeks, on top of their real work. A way to move from "AI-curious" to using AI every day.

Multiple participants have returned for a second certification, citing one reason: things are moving too quickly to treat AI learning as a one-time event.

Rating: 4.9 / 5 — 17 verified reviews

All Lead with AI course reviews

★★★★★ Lead with AI course.

Tracy · United Kingdom · January 2026

‍I joined the November 2025 Lead with AI cohort, and I recommend this course to anyone wishing to augment their work and plan how to roll out AI responsibly in their organisations. Since I completed the course, I have been busily applying my newfound learning to all those activities that don't really add value when a human does them, with some really outstanding results. My energy is renewed, and possibilities of all shapes and sizes have opened up. I am now building AI assistants that protect my time, my judgement and my voice; whilst remaining in control throughout. And it is a great network to be a part of, too, in this fast-changing space.

★★★★★ Lead with AI provides skill-building and real-world application

Kirstin Austin · United States · December 2025

‍Lead With AI provides an excellent learning and skill-building experience. The program is thoughtfully designed. The lessons build on one another, so that the learner develops skills step by step in a structured, confidence-building way. I also valued the background and context provided on AI itself. The course concludes with practical, hands-on projects that were especially powerful. Having the opportunity to produce real work tied everything together and demonstrated what good adult learning should look like.

★★★★★ Quite possibly the best course I've ever taken.

Philip · United Kingdom · December 2025

‍Lead with AI is quite possibly the best course I have ever taken, across both professional qualifications and university education. The content is genuinely up to date and clearly maintained to keep pace with rapid developments in AI. The course was immediately practical. I saw a return on investment while still taking it; saving time, improving workflows, and learning to use AI tools I would never have found on my own. Beyond tools, it gave me a clear understanding of how to work effectively with AI, even as a non-technical business owner. The format was excellent, combining flexible self-study with high-quality live sessions. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ Practical, hands-on learning over 3 weeks.

Niall · United Kingdom · November 2025

‍A practical, hands-on training with an emphasis on self-practice rather than attending video calls. It was run over 3 weeks with a daily set of material to read/watch and an activity to do, and one 90-minute call each Friday to reflect on learnings. It had a nice community feel and Daan exhibited knowledge, humility and warmth throughout as the host. Very well-priced too.

★★★★★ What a course.

Ann-Charlotte Baudin · Sweden · October 2025

‍Huge thanks for such an engaging and inspiring experience. The hands-on approach made all the difference and the diversity in the group opened up so many new opportunities and smart applications. I'm leaving with not only concrete solutions for here and now, but also a big dose of inspiration for the future.

★★★★★ Productive and knowledgeable overview.

Jennifer · United States · June 2025

‍I bought this class not knowing what would be in it or if it would be useful to me as a business owner. It was fantastic! It helped me understand the capabilities and many tools available, the various plans and what they include and helped me immediately put AI assistants to work for my business to increase efficiency. This is a wonderful tool for business owners looking to create efficiencies in their business and increase productivity without increasing staff. The walk-through of how to customize your account was invaluable. The tools you need are all here to accelerate the growth in your business without increasing costs.

‍★★★★★ Building an AI-powered future together.

Michael Juhl · Sweden · May 2025

‍Over the past weeks, I've had the opportunity to explore how AI can elevate leadership, decision-making, and innovation. From strategic use cases to practical tools, the program provided powerful insights into how AI is already transforming the way we work, and how leaders can stay ahead of the curve. A big thanks to Daan and his team for putting together such a fantastic program.

★★★★★ A perfect introduction.

Gwen Wilkie · United Kingdom · May 2025

This was a brilliant course for me. It opened my eyes to see that I was only scratching the surface of how AI could help me with being more efficient in my business. Daan and his team have created a fabulous course for anyone wanting to embrace the future of working with AI.

★★★★★ Great course to learn about AI and how to use the tools.

Jonas Hernborg · Sweden · March 2025

‍Great course to learn about AI and how to use the tools. I needed this structure instead of trying to learn on my own. Also comprehensive though it's like drinking the information from a fire hose. Gonna take some time to process everything but good availability of information also after finishing the course and a good community.

★★★★★ Great course for an introduction to AI and tools.

Mark · Singapore · March 2025

‍This was an excellent overview of the AI space. A great combination of real-time and self-paced, with practical exercises interspersed with the theory. If you're wanting to get from zero to a working knowledge level, this is a great place to start.

★★★★★ Practical tips and amazing community support.

Peiru Teo · Singapore · December 2024

Daan ran a really good workshop and the range of tools covered were very useful and addressed many of our needs. His community is very active and is truly a group of AI users; this helps us to learn a lot from each other even post the course. As an AI builder myself, I've also learnt a lot from the discussions in the group.

★★★★★ Amazing learning cohort.

Amy Leschke-Kahle · United States · December 2024‍

‍Lead with AI workshops and learning cohort was amazing! Not only did I learn about how to apply AI tools in the real world but I met an incredible group of leaders. Daan was a great facilitator and is masterful at flexing to the needs of the group and making sure our learning continues well beyond the workshop series. Highly recommend!

‍★★★★★ From beginning to mastery.

H J J · Sweden · December 2024

‍ Daan does a fantastic job making anyone level from beginning to mastery of AI. You even get your own AI team if you are good student. World class!

★★★★★ A game changer.

‍Pawel Gorski · Vietnam · December 2024

Lead with AI was a game changer to me. I have been procrastinating for so long to explore certain AI tools and start using them. In this course, I've got everything served on the plate. And the biggest value is the community we are part of. Everyone is so keen on exploring the new tools and share updates on the group. That's the most valuable "newsletter" which helps to make sure I'm up to date.

★★★★★ Truly outstanding AI training.

David · United States · December 2024

The Lead with AI training offering is truly outstanding. It guides me to better understand the benefits of AI, showing its practical applications and potential. The training materials are exceptional and well-researched and supported by solid facts, making complex topics easy to comprehend. What sets this program apart is the masterclass experience led by some of the top leaders in the AI industry. This program is a must for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of AI and its impact on business.

★★★★★. Engaging, easy to follow, and always up to date

Koon Wan Chan · Netherlands · December 2024

The trainer is very engaging and it is very easy to follow. The pacing is great, making this a great course to do next to your full-time job. The information is updated with every cohort, making sure you have the latest and recent information. I would highly recommend this course!

Testimonials from LinkedIn

Sometimes, the best reviews are simply organic sharing from past participants.

Here are a few:

Lead with AI gave me a framework for thinking about AI before touching it

"I was one of those people who quietly resisted AI, out of a very specific fear I suspect more scientists and technical leaders carry than will admit.

As a biologist, I've always believed that the act of thinking, sitting with ambiguity, building reasoning from principles, working through complexity slowly, is a cognitive muscle. One that gets wasted if you outsource it too early or too often.

What shifted this recently was responsibility, not curiosity alone. I work with early-career scientists navigating an AI-saturated professional landscape. I couldn't keep advising them on a world I was deliberately keeping at arm's length.

I took the Lead with AI Certified Advanced AI Leader course. It was one of the better professional learning decisions I have made recently.

What it gave me was not just a toolkit. It gave me a framework for thinking about AI before touching it; how to get clarity on what you actually want to build, which problems you are trying to solve, and which tools are worth your attention.

The leaders who get the most from AI are not the ones who adopt it fastest. They are the ones who do the thinking first, who know what they want to delegate and why, who use AI to vet their judgment, not replace it."

— Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran, PhD, PCC | Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker; 20+ years in Life Sciences, Biotech and Pharma | Faculty, Harvard Business Review | Singapore

"Non-technical leaders built this in two weeks. I watched it happen."

"I just finished facilitating my first Lead with AI cohort. So proud of the participants who demo'd the coolest assistants:

Web page QA for branding, SEO, and accessibility; leadership assessment and personal style persona creator; client onboarding and QA for medical prosthetics; marketing pitch email QA with bonus AI avatar training; sales call retrospectives and analysis for training and pipeline updates; podcast transcript analysis, article and social media post prep; climate and economic policy impact triage for consulting clients; 3D video generation for marketing assets.

All from self-proclaimed, non-technical leaders across industries. In just two weeks."

— Phil Kirschner, Transformation Partner, Lead with AI, Founder, PK Consulting and The Workline | ex-McKinsey Senior Expert, WeWork VP, JLL SVP | Forbes Contributor | LinkedIn Top Voice | Future of Work

"I now effectively have a team of AI assistants, and I came back for a second time to build it."

"This was my second time joining the Lead with AI Executive program. To be honest I was hesitant at first; this year has been extremely busy. Nevertheless I did it.

I now effectively have a team of AI assistants helping me work more efficiently, as well as a sparring partner for important initiatives, helping me challenge assumptions and spot blind spots.

One key learning: even though I'm sometimes tempted to use ChatGPT or Claude, for day-to-day work I need to consistently use Copilot as my core system. Its real strength is that it understands my work context; my files, emails, communication, and workflows. That level of integration simply isn't possible with non-company-approved LLMs.

I've also made a personal commitment that every Friday, I'll spend one hour identifying mundane tasks I can delegate to AI so I can focus more of my time on high-impact strategic work."

— Erick Razon, Global Senior Marketing Manager, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (Vileda) | ex-Ogilvy, DJI | Frankfurt

"Leaders shouldn't start with the tool. Start with the team's friction points."

"I'm not a software engineer. But I have worked remotely for 15 years and learned, again and again, how technology can help people work better together across distance.

That's one reason I went through the Lead with AI program again and earned my Advanced AI Leader certification for the second time in two years. Because things are moving too quickly to treat AI learning like a one-time event.

One thing I keep noticing: the people closest to the work often have the clearest view of where tech tools can actually help. Not because they know how to code. Because they know where the friction is.

The people closest to the work know which meetings waste time. Which processes create confusion. Which handoffs break down. Which tasks are more manual than they should be.

The same applies to identifying where to invite AI to be a teammate. That's why leaders shouldn't start with the tool. Start with the team's friction points. Then you can design how AI can be used as a teammate, not just an individual productivity tool."

— Sacha Connor, CEO, Virtual Work Insider | First remote marketing director and leadership team member at The Clorox Company ($1B division) | LinkedIn Top Voice | Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal

"I now have the junior version of myself from way back when sitting in my pocket."

"I work with my assistants collaboratively and iteratively until the thinking is sound.

The prototype I built a few weeks back took just 90 minutes and was impressively accurate. I now have the junior version of myself from way back when sitting in my pocket, while the current me provides the standard, the judgement, the pressure-testing and the final story.

The process condenses the traditional research process substantially in terms of time-to-output. But it also sparked some thoughts.

One: being given the gift of time through the speed of the process also means learning when to stop. More back-and-forth is not always better. Too much has a cost. Sometimes it's time to stop experimenting before you drift into negative marginal returns territory.

Two: real human thinking is not always neat and systematic. Chats with assistants will organically spark new thoughts and perspectives, and there's a bit of an art to encapsulating those thoughts without breaking the structure you've developed.

How lovely it is that the days of the research industry lagging behind on automation are well and truly behind us."

— Emma Eichbaum, Founder, Oaktree Insights & Consulting | ex-Executive Director, Kantar (one of the world's largest research agencies) | 20+ years in customer insights and brand strategy across APAC | Singapore

"The biggest unlock was seeing how others were applying AI in their work."

"AI only clicks when it becomes part of your daily work. Most people never get there.

I've been sharing a lot about FAFO — Fool Around and Figure it Out — because that's really how you learn this stuff. The challenge is that doing it alone is slow.

This Lead with AI course is one of the few places where FAFO actually works better, because you're doing it alongside others.

Why it works: 30 minutes a day, 10 days, practical no-fluff use cases, and you build AI assistants you actually use.

The biggest unlock for me was seeing how others were applying AI in their work. It opens your eyes to what's possible much faster.

If you've been stuck in 'AI-curious' mode, this might be the shift."

— Earl Hoeg, Founder, PeopleFirst | 25+ years of executive leadership; Canada's Federal Government real estate and distributed teams | MBA, Queen's University | Halifax

Frequently asked questions about the Lead with AI course

Is Lead with AI worth it?

Lead with AI's "AI Leader Advanced" program is rated 4.9 out of 5 by verified participants, with all 16 reviewers giving it 5 stars. Participants consistently report immediate ROI; many apply AI tools to their actual work while still taking the course.

Several describe it as one of the best professional courses they have ever taken, across both professional qualifications and university education. The program is designed for senior leaders and business owners who want practical, hands-on AI training they can use right away, with no technical background required.

What is the best AI training course for executives?

‍Lead with AI is a top-rated AI training course designed specifically for senior business leaders. It combines self-paced learning with live cohort sessions over three weeks, covering practical AI tools, workflows, and implementation strategy.

Participants from the US, UK, Europe, and Asia consistently rate it among the best professional courses they have taken. What distinguishes it from other AI courses is the cohort format: participants report that seeing how other senior leaders apply AI to their specific work is itself one of the biggest learning accelerators.

How does the Lead with AI course work?

‍The Lead with AI course runs over three weeks in a cohort format.

Each day includes material to read or watch plus a hands-on activity, designed to take around 30 minutes. Weekly 90-minute live sessions are held for group discussion and reflection.

The course covers AI tools, prompting techniques, workflow automation, and AI assistant implementation. Participants also join an active community of AI-focused leaders that continues after the course ends. The format is designed so leaders can complete it alongside a full-time job.

What do participants say about Lead with AI?

‍Participants describe Lead with AI as practical, hands-on, and immediately applicable.

The most common themes across reviews include: saving time from day one; learning AI tools they would not have found on their own; the quality of the live sessions and the community of senior leaders; and course content that is genuinely kept up to date.

Multiple reviewers call it one of the best professional courses they have ever taken.

Participants also highlight specific outcomes: building AI assistants for research, sales, client onboarding, email triage, and data analysis; reducing time-to-output on work that previously took days; and developing a clear framework for deciding where AI belongs in their workflows and where it does not.

Who is Lead with AI for?

‍Lead with AI is built for senior business leaders, executives, and business owners who want to implement AI in their work, teams, and organizations.

Participants range from C-suite leaders to heads of departments across industries including technology, consulting, market research, HR, sales, marketing, and education. No technical background is required; the program is specifically designed for leaders who describe themselves as non-technical but want to lead AI adoption in their organizations.

Leaders from companies including McKinsey, BCG, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, NVIDIA, EY, PwC, Toyota, Citi, Unilever, L'Oreal, AXA, GSK, LEGO, Harvard University, and 70+ other global organizations have participated.

What is covered in the Lead with AI course?

Participants highlighted they appreciated the following AI lessons for senior leaders:

• Foundations & Mindset: program orientation, finding your personal "why," mindset shifts for AI-era leadership, and an AI & job crafting masterclass
• Selecting & Using LLMs: comparing and choosing between ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude; working with advanced/thinking models (GPT-5.5 Thinking, Gemini Pro, Claude Opus/Sonnet)
• Prompting: the CODO SuperPrompt framework, iterative prompting, asking for options, Chain of Thought, and few-shot prompting
• Multimodal AI: prompting with file and image artifacts across all major platforms; AI voice mode as a thinking partner; screen and video sharing with AI
• AI Workflow Integration: task-first AI prioritization (GED-RT framework), atomic assistants, and the OVER framework for workflow decomposition
• Reusable AI Assistants: building custom GPTs, ChatGPT Projects, Copilot Agents, Claude Projects, Google Gems, and Claude Skills; the Personal AI Board of Directors exercise
• Productivity Assistants: email triage (Gmail, Outlook, ChatGPT), AI writing assistants (Copilot for Word, ChatGPT Canvas), data analysis (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude in Excel), and meeting assistants (Otter, Copilot for Teams, Gemini for Meet)
• Automated Insight Assistants: scheduled AI prompts and tasks across ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Google Flows
• Deep Research Agents: using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, and NotebookLM for deep research; AI-powered web search with Perplexity and Consensus
• Creative Assistants: AI video generation (HeyGen avatars), visual/image generation (ChatGPT Images, Nano Banana), and AI presentation builders (Gamma, Gemini Slides, Copilot PowerPoint, Claude)
• Vibe Coding: building apps without code using Lovable, ChatGPT Canvas, and Gemini Canvas
• Agentic AI: introduction to AI agents, ChatGPT Agent and Codex, Claude Code and Cowork, and agentic AI in business contexts