Who is the program for?
Four ways to take part, one shared experience that brings them together in diverse teams that learn from each other.
Senior students & graduates
An outstanding CV is not built on grades alone. In five days you learn AI research tools, work in a team on a real case study, leave with your first research paper published in your name — and meet leaders and experts who can open new doors.
Explore this path- Your first published paper — A peer-reviewed paper published with a DOI in the Center’s proceedings — a strong addition to graduate-school and job applications.
- A permanent researcher ID — A research profile in your name that links all your future work.
- AI tools for research — Literature reviews and data analysis with modern tools and a rigorous method.
- A professional network — Work side by side with employees and leaders from many organizations and meet H.E. leaders and experts.
Employees seeking growth & promotion
If you are aiming for a promotion, a bigger role or a better job, years of experience are not enough on their own. You need skills you can prove and an achievement that speaks for you. The program gives you both in one week.
Explore this path- Up to 20 accredited hours — Accredited training hours, counted toward continuing professional development.
- A verifiable certificate — An online verification number lets your employer or promotion committee confirm it instantly.
- Skills measured in appraisals — KPIs, results-based management, risk & compliance and solution design — the language of annual performance reviews.
- A published achievement — A DOI-published paper solving a real challenge, plus eligibility for the Professional Excellence Medal.
Managers & leaders
Leadership today means faster, sharper decisions in an environment changing at the speed of AI. The program is a focused space away from daily pressure to rethink a real challenge in your organization, test options with peers from other sectors, and return with an evidence-based plan.
Explore this path- Leading with AI — When to delegate to AI tools, when decisions must stay human, and how to lead your team through the shift.
- Governed, defensible decisions — Options weighed on declared criteria, risks managed, and a governance and compliance framework that protects the decision.
- International standing — Understanding global index methodologies and turning performance into a compelling narrative.
- Dialogue with decision-makers — Direct meetings with H.E. leaders and experts, and a peer network across organizations.
Organizations (HR, L&D)
HR and L&D departments struggle to prove the impact of development programs with auditable numbers. The program turns training spend into a documented knowledge asset: your team works on one of your challenges and returns with a solution, a published paper and an impact report.
Explore this path- Institutional impact report — Pre- and post-test results compared for each employee and the team — ready for your annual training file.
- A paper in your team’s name — Addresses a real challenge of your organization and is published with a citable DOI.
- A team that works together — A dedicated working group for your team all week, under direct supervision.
- Coordination & single invoice — Our partnerships team handles registration, invoicing and coordination with you.
Seats are limited to 30 participants
Reserve your place at Leadership Training Program 2026 — 9 to 13 November at ICESCO, Sharjah.