AI Agents of Change

How Forward-thinking Leaders are Using Autonomous AI to Transform Strategy and Execution

In a world of rapid disruption, executives need more than AI awareness—they need strategic command.

AI Agents of Change is a premier, 8-module asynchronous executive education course built to equip business leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to integrate autonomous AI systems that act, learn, and drive business outcomes. Participants will leave the program not just informed but empowered to lead transformation and generate measurable ROI.

This program is offered in collaboration with Zschool.

Program Overview

During this program, you will receive:

1:1 Expert Strategy Session with an AI implementation advisor.
Custom Agentic Opportunity Audit for your business.
AI ROI Calculator Tool to track automation outcomes.
Executive Community Access for ongoing insights and networking.
Templates, prompts, dashboards, and playbooks.

Cost: $4,995
Duration: Flexible, self-paced learning & completable in 4–6 weeks
Format: 100% Online & Asynchronous

The Age of Autonomy

Define agentic agents and how they differ from conventional automation
Explore the shift from decision support to autonomous execution
Identify where autonomy creates the greatest business leverage

Business Use Cases & Strategic Impact

Examine case studies from marketing, finance, HR, and operations
Map agentic potential across your organization’s value chain
Build a business case for autonomous AI deployment

Agent Architecture & Design Basics

Understand core functions: perception, planning, memory, and learning
Explore agentic loops and multi-agent coordination
Learn how agents interact with human collaborators

Platforms, Tools & Integrations

Compare tools like LangChain, AutoGen, Zapier AI, and OpenAI Assistants
Learn no-code and low-code deployment methods
Discover integration strategies with existing tech stacks

Deployment Playbooks

Follow implementation guides for different departments
Align pilots with enterprise goals and budget timelines
Scale automation from MVP to organization-wide rollout

Risk, Governance & Ethics

Identify risk vectors: bias, security, loss of control
Design ethical and compliant oversight structures
Draft internal AI usage policies and accountability protocols

Measuring ROI & Optimization

Define relevant AI performance and value metrics
Set up tracking dashboards and reporting mechanisms
Iterate and improve agentic performance based on data

Capstone Strategy Simulation

Design a full-scale agent deployment strategy
Complete a guided business simulation
Receive expert feedback and benchmarking against peers

Who Will Benefit

C-suite Executives and Senior Business Leaders

Innovation, Operations, and Transformation Officers

Consultants, Strategists, and AI-Forward Professionals

What You'll Earn

A certificate of completion and digital badge are awarded upon successful completion of the program. This program does not carry academic units/credit.

Testimonials

Christina LeRubio

Modern leaders don't just need to understand AI—they need practical frameworks to implement it. Collaborating with Zschool allows us to stay ahead of fast-moving industry trends by rapidly adding applied offerings to our portfolio of non-degree programs. While Zschool handles course delivery, participant support, and logistical management, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School maintains complete approval over all curriculum standards. This collaboration provides working professionals with direct access to top industry practitioners and portfolio-ready tools to drive immediate ROI.

Christina LeRubio, MA '12

Director of Operations, Executive Education, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Testimonials

Branden Escobar

In an age of AI hype, this program delivers grounded, substantial content. Rather than leaning on buzzwords, it equips leaders to evaluate their culture and implement AI that creates real business value. The practical frameworks, cross-industry case studies, and clear emphasis on governance made everything immediately applicable. I finished with greater confidence to drive meaningful AI transformation. An outstanding experience for leaders who want to move beyond experimentation and lead with clarity.

Branden Escobar

Data Loss Prevention Engineer, California Department of Managed Health Care

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