• Application closes on

    7 Nov, 2025

  • Programme duration

    14 weeks

  • Learning Format

    Blended Learning

Why Join this Programme

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    The Imperial Advantage

    Programme completion certificate from Imperial Executive Education

    Programme completion certificate from Imperial Executive Education

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    Alumni Benefits

    Network with Imperial faculty, senior business leaders, and high achieving peers

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    Learn from the Best

    Curriculum developed and delivered by faculty from Imperial College London and senior data leaders

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    Real World Learning

    Practical learning via business scenarios, case studies, and live online masterclasses

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Data Strategy for Leaders Programme Overview

In a world where data drives decisions, unlocking its full potential is crucial for strategic success. The Data Strategy for Leaders programme offers insights into data quality, orchestration, data science, AI, ML, digital transformation, monetisation, data privacy fundamentals, and governance frameworks, equipping you to excel as a data leader.

Key Features

  • Programme completion certificate from Imperial Executive Education
  • Opportunity to gain Imperial Executive Education Associate Alumni status
  • Learning content developed and delivered by Imperial faculty and senior data leaders
  • Exclusive access to live masterclasses delivered by faculty from Imperial College London
  • Experiential learning through real-world business scenarios and industry-focused case studies
  • Access to relevant Executive Education events and webinars

Data Strategy for Leaders Programme Advantage

Discover how to unlock the true value of data, the pivotal asset within an organisation, and evolve into a leader capable of steering business initiatives for the company's growth by leveraging analytics and making data-informed decisions.

  • Programme Certificate

    This certificate testifies to your:

    • Expertise in crafting successful data strategies to build competitive businesses.
    • Mastery in using data science, AI, and ML for business intelligence.
    • Ability to implement data driven digital transformation and governance frameworks.

Data Strategy for Leaders Programme Details

This executive-level data strategy programme adopts an innovative learning approach, seamlessly blending theory with practical business applications. Gain strategic insights to define a data strategy for your company and establish your role as a data leader.

Learning Path

Electives:
  • Career Path Towards a CDAO/Data Leader
    • The CDAO Role
    • Charting the Career Path to a CDAO
    • Multiple Hats of a CDAO
    • CDAO Priorities
    • Career Strategies for CDAOs
    • Interview with a CDAO
  • Masterclass: Generative AI for Data Strategy

    Attend interactive online masterclasses led by faculty from Imperial College London to explore data governance frameworks, current trends and future outlooks for creating a data strategy, while delving into advancements in GenAI.

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10+ Skills Covered

  • Data Strategy
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • GenAI for Data Innovation
  • Data Monetisation
  • Data Governance
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Privacy
  • Data Security
  • Digital Transformation

Industry Projects

  • Project 1

    Designing a Strategic Data Blueprint

    Follow five essential steps to craft a successful data strategy. Develop a robust 90-day plan, addressing challenges, and aligning with business goals to gain a competitive edge.

  • Project 2

    Enhancing Data Orchestration for Growth

    Design a data orchestration plan, including a schematic diagram, to integrate, manage, and govern data for improved decision-making within a growing company.

  • Project 3

    Aligning Analytics with Business Objectives

    Develop a portfolio of analytics initiatives and a decision tree model to address business problems at a mortgage company and enhance their data-driven decision-making.

  • Project 4

    Assessing Data Maturity for Growth

    Evaluate a company’s data capability and use a 2D matrix to map growth strategies, fostering a data-driven culture for improved profitability and market expansion.

  • Project 5

    Maximising Value Through Data Monetisation

    Examine data categories and monetisation methods. Identify opportunities, risks, and non-financial benefits to leverage data for strategic revenue growth and value creation.

  • Project 6

    Enhancing Data Governance and Security at HealthPlus

    Score HealthPlus Analytics Inc. on data governance, privacy, and infrastructure, and recommend strategies for improvement, including risk mitigation and success monitoring.

  • Project 7

    Revamping Data Strategy for Loan Services

    Develop a data strategy to unify customer onboarding, improve risk management, and enhance data governance. Implement controls and metrics to manage acquisition costs and risks.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organisations.

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Programme Faculty

  • Professor Christopher Tucci

    Professor Christopher Tucci

    Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation, Imperial Executive Education

    Professor Tucci holds degrees from MIT and Stanford, including a PhD in Management. He teaches courses in Deep Tech Acceleration, Co-Creation in AI and Robotics, AI Ventures, Design Thinking, Digital Strategy, and Innovation Management.

  • Professor Wolfram Wiesemann

    Professor Wolfram Wiesemann

    Professor of Analytics & Operations, Imperial Executive Education

    Prof. Wolfram Wiesemann leads the Analytics, Marketing & Operations department. His studies focus on decision uncertainty in supply chains, healthcare, and energy, teaching optimisation, machine learning, and prescriptive analytics.

  • Mike Seville

    Mike Seville

    Chief Data Officer, Planet

    Mike, Chief Data Officer at Planet, a multinational firm backed by Advent International, is passionate about leveraging data, analytics, ML, and AI in business. Formerly CDO at Dojo, a UK payments firm, and Director at Farfetch, he holds a Machine Learning Masters from UCL.

  • Khalil Dimachkie

    Khalil Dimachkie

    Director, Scaleright Ltd

    Khalil Dimachkie is a seasoned software professional with 20 years of experience, including 8 years as CTO in data-driven firms. He spent 7 years as a solutions architect for major UK and global entities like TfL, VISA, BP, and Maserati.

  • Vijay Rajandram, PhD

    Vijay Rajandram, PhD

    Founder, Data That Matters LLC

    Vijay Rajandram, PhD is a highly accomplished and strategic leader with extensive experience in transforming business models, driving business development, delivering digital transformations, and embedding data in business decisions.

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Industry Trends

With 402.74 quintillion bytes of data generated daily (source: Exploding Topics) and technological advancements enhancing the processing of large datasets, the need for professionals skilled in data strategy is more critical than ever.

Job Icon$501.03 bn

Predicted Data Science Platform Market Size by 2032

Source: Precedence Research
Job Icon29.4% CAGR

Forecasted Growth of Global Data Analytics Market Between 2023 and 2032

Source: Precedence Research
Job Icon11.5 m

Expected New Jobs for Data Science by 2026

Source: US Bureau of Labour

Alumni Review

After moving into IT, I realized I needed to stay relevant by strengthening my understanding of data strategy. I chose the Imperial Data Strategy course with Simplilearn for its strategic focus. It filled key gaps in my knowledge, and the expert feedback, engaging content, and peer interactions boosted my confidence to lead digital transformation initiatives more effectively.

Ian Randall

Analytics Manager

Admission Details

Application Process

The application process consists of three simple steps:

STEP 1

Submit Application

Complete the application by providing the essential details about yourself.

STEP 2

Reserve Your Seat

Secure your seat by completing the programme fee payment.

STEP 3

Start Learning

Begin your learning journey on the designated cohort start date.

Eligibility Criteria

To enrol in this programme, candidates should:

Have 8+ years of full time professional experience (preferred)
Possess coding/technical familiarity (not mandatory)
Demonstrate a strong drive to use data for business impact

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this Data Strategy for Leaders programme is $3,200

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this programme and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Programme Fee

$3,200

Pay In Installments, as low as

$320/month

You can pay monthly instalments for this programme using Splitit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

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Programme Benefits

  • Access to live masterclasses delivered by Imperial faculty
  • Imperial Executive Education Associate Alumni status
  • Create a data focused ecosystem within the organisation
  • Build a culture of data driven strategic decision making
  • Learning through business scenarios and case studies

Programme Cohorts

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FAQs

  • Who should join this Data Strategy for Leaders programme?

    The Data Strategy for Leaders programme is ideal for:

    • Senior leaders leveraging data for strategic business decisions.

    • Business heads who want to build data-driven products at scale.

    • Executives looking to provide comprehensive data solutions to clients.

  • Is there any financial aid provided?

    To ensure that budget is not a limiting factor in learning, we offer various financing options to help make this Data Strategy for Leaders programme financially manageable. For more details, please refer to our "Admissions Fee and Financing" section.

  • What should I expect from this Data Strategy for Leaders programme?

    As a part of this Data Strategy for Leaders programme, you will:

    • Receive a certificate of completion from the Imperial Executive Education

    • Learn the relevance of data orchestration and the data strategy frameworks

    • Leverage data science for business intelligence

    • Master the process of data-driven digital transformation and data governance models

    • Learn about data monetisation and the associated KPIs

    • Understand how to implement privacy and security

  • What certificate will I receive?

    Upon successful completion of this Data Strategy for Leaders programme, you will be awarded a certificate from the Imperial Executive Education.

  • How long does it take to complete this Data Strategy for Leaders programme?

    The anticipated time to complete the programme is 3 months.

  • Who are the instructors in this Data Strategy for Leaders programme, and how are they selected?

    This programme is developed and delivered by the Imperial College London faculty and senior data leaders.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support guarantee?

    We offer 24/7 support via email, chat, and calls through our dedicated team, along with on-demand assistance in our community forum. What’s more, you’ll enjoy lifetime access to the forum even after completing the programme.

  • Can I get a refund if I wish to cancel my enrolment in this Data Strategy for Leaders programme?

    Please refer to the Simplilearn refund policy for more details.

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