Executive Programme in Strategic Digital Technologies for SMEs

Programme

The programme will take you through essential digital technologies and strategies, including AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital leadership, to strengthen your business’s resilience and competitive edge. It is structured to build digital competencies progressively, from foundational concepts to advanced strategic applications.

Introduction to Digital Technologies and Business Management

Partner: Joint partner session

Highlights

This session will allow participants to understand the fundamental concepts of digital transformation and recognize the strategic importance of Blockchain, AI, and Cybersecurity in SMEs. Participants will learn about increasing digital maturity, business implications of technology within SMEs, and the value of data for business, addressing data structure, value, and availability.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of digital transformation.
  • Recognize the strategic importance of Blockchain, AI, and Cybersecurity in SMEs.
  • Understand how data impacts business decisions.

Integrating Digital Technologies into Business Strategy

Partner:  Talent Garden

Highlights

In this session, participants will develop strategies to integrate Blockchain, AI, and Cybersecurity into business operations. They will learn to manage digital transformation initiatives effectively, collaborate on projects combining multiple digital technologies for strategic advantage, and apply practical knowledge through hands-on workshops and real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop strategies to integrate Blockchain, AI, and Cybersecurity into business operations.
  • Manage digital transformation initiatives effectively.
  • Collaborate on projects that combine multiple digital technologies for business solutions.
  • Apply practical knowledge through real-world scenarios and best practices.

Artificial Intelligence for Business

Partner: Hyper Island

Highlights

This session covers the core principles and concepts of AI, its impact on business and society, and the application of practical AI tools to enhance business operations and efficiency. Participants will address ethical considerations, lead responsibly in AI adoption, and manage challenges, including skills gaps and regulatory issues, using generative AI tools creatively in business.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the core principles and concepts of AI.
  • Analyze the impact of AI on business and society.
  • Apply AI tools to enhance business operations and efficiency.
  • Address ethical considerations and lead responsibly in AI adoption.
  • Manage challenges in AI adoption, including skills gaps and regulatory issues.

Blockchain for Business

Partner: Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Highlights

Participants will understand the principles of Blockchain technology, identify and evaluate relevant Blockchain applications for SMEs, and develop and manage Blockchain projects from concept to implementation. The session will cover project management, technical risks, navigating legal and regulatory issues, and providing practical sessions and case studies on Blockchain applications.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles of Blockchain technology.
  • Identify and evaluate Blockchain applications relevant to SMEs.
  • Develop and manage Blockchain projects from concept to implementation.
  • Navigate legal and regulatory issues associated with Blockchain. - Apply interdisciplinary approaches in Blockchain training for practical implementation.

Cybersecurity Essentials for Business

Partner: Talent Garden

Highlights

Participants will understand the basic principles of cybersecurity, identify and mitigate various cyber threats, and implement and manage cybersecurity governance frameworks. The session will focus on developing enterprise cybersecurity strategies, recognizing the importance of cybersecurity for business continuity, and exploring the role of AI and Blockchain in cybersecurity strategies.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the basic principles of cybersecurity.
  • Identify and mitigate various cyber threats.
  • Implement and manage cybersecurity governance frameworks.
  • Develop and manage enterprise cybersecurity strategies and architectures.
  • Recognize the importance of cybersecurity in maintaining business continuity.

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Digital Technologies

Partner: Hyper Island

Highlights

This session will cover digital technologies' legal landscape, address ethical dilemmas in technology adoption, and ensure compliance with relevant international regulations. Participants will implement ethical guidelines and best practices, address regulatory barriers, and understand the importance of data standardization.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the legal landscape surrounding digital technologies.
  • Identify and address ethical dilemmas in technology adoption.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant international regulations.
  • Implement ethical guidelines and best practices in digital technology use.
  • Address regulatory barriers and the importance of data standardization.

Digital Leadership and Change Management

Partner:  Hyper Island

Highlights

Participants will develop leadership skills tailored to digital transformation, manage organizational change in digital projects, and foster a digital-first company culture. The session will help participants navigate digital disruptions, promote managerial awareness and commitment for strategic planning, and lead through market shifts effectively.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop leadership skills tailored to digital transformation.
  • Manage organizational change in the context of digital projects.
  • Foster a culture that supports digital-first initiatives.
  • Navigate and lead through digital disruptions effectively.
  • Promote managerial awareness and commitment for strategic planning.
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Co-Funded by the European Union