Certified Chief AI Officer — CXO Transform

The new leadership role shaping modern enterprises

Certified Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

The leadership credential for professionals preparing to drive enterprise AI — strategy, governance, and value creation — in medium to large organisations.

Four executive certification programmes. One credential.

Built by practitioners, for professionals determined to lead enterprise AI.

The Chief AI Officer is now a permanent C-suite role.

AI is now too critical to leave ungoverned. The Chief AI Officer is no longer an occasional appointment or an extension of the CIO — it is a fixture, leading enterprise AI strategy, governance, and value creation.

Demand for credible, qualified professionals to fill the role is growing faster than the supply of people equipped to do it.

A small sample of organisations that have appointed Chief AI Officers

Schneider Electric
Dell
Accenture
Nike
AXA
HSBC
Lloyds Banking Group
CVS Health
SAP
Pfizer
eBay
Deloitte
Vanguard
CrowdStrike
Lionsgate

These are just a few — thousands more organisations have appointed Chief AI Officers.

Large organisations with a dedicated CAIO

76% up from 26% a year earlier

Source: IBM Research

A clear opening for those equipped with the capabilities and credentials to lead enterprise AI.

+10%

higher ROI on AI in organisations with a Chief AI Officer — up to 36% more with centralised operating models. Only 1 in 4 organisations have one today.

57%

of Chief AI Officers report directly to the CEO or the board of directors.

66%

of current CAIOs expect most organisations to have one within two years.

Source: IBM Institute for Business Value, 2025 — global survey of 600+ Chief AI Officers

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Professionals from these organisations participate in CXO Transform programmes.

Logos of organisations whose professionals participate in CXO Transform programmes, including Deloitte, Cisco, PwC, Microsoft, IKEA, KPMG, Nike, Rolls-Royce, SAP, Accenture, EY and Philips

The CAIO pathway

Four certifications. One complete CAIO credential. Complete all four to earn the full Certified Chief AI Officer designation — everything you need for a career leading enterprise AI.

Certification I · Core System

Certified AI Strategy & Implementation Leader

Set the AI strategy and translate it into a concrete implementation plan — use cases, roadmap and value at enterprise scale.

10 modules · 100+ lessons

Certification II · Specialist System

Certified AI Change Management Practitioner

Lead the human side of AI — adoption, ways of working and the change disciplines that make AI stick across the workforce.

10 modules · 60+ lessons

Certification III · Specialist System

Certified AI Governance & Ethics Leader

Establish AI governance, risk and ethics at executive level — controls, accountability and responsible AI at scale.

18 modules · 150+ lessons

Certification IV · Specialist System

Certified Agentic Transformation Leader

Lead the shift to agentic operations — autonomous agents, orchestration and the operating model that runs alongside them.

12 modules · 90+ lessons

Inside each programme

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Certified AI Strategy & Implementation Leader

Core System

10 Modules (100+ Lessons)

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Certified AI Change Management Practitioner

Specialist System

10 Modules (60+ Lessons)

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Certified AI Governance & Ethics Leader

Specialist System

18 Modules (150+ Lessons)

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Certified Agentic Transformation Leader

Specialist System

12 Modules (90+ Lessons)

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Executive AI Advisors — included free for 12 months

Enrolment includes twelve months of direct access — a $600 value, included free — to specialised AI advisors, available to speak with or message at any time. Built exclusively on our proprietary frameworks and trained for the demands of executive leadership — enterprise-trained systems, not generic AI chatbots.

150+

Enterprise & transformation roles

40+

Industries represented

24/7

Direct advisor access

Proprietary

Frameworks & methodology

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Transformation Advisor

Apply frameworks, refine strategic deliverables, and work through complex organisational challenges in real time.

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Stakeholder Simulator

Rehearse executive conversations, stress-test your positioning, and prepare for board-level discussions.

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Career Strategist

Strengthen executive positioning, sharpen strategic communication, and accelerate progression into senior leadership.

Speak with or message your advisors, 24 hours a day, throughout the pathway.

What CAIO certification does for you

The frameworks, language, confidence, and credential to lead enterprise AI at the level large organisations are now hiring for.

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Become the leader organisations are looking for

Demand for credible AI leadership is outpacing supply. The CAIO designation positions you to operate at that level — with the frameworks, the language and the credential to support it.

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Learn to deliver, not just describe

AI strategy is widely discussed but rarely executed well. You gain the tools, frameworks and governance capabilities required to deliver outcomes — not just talk about them.

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Lead with a system, not instinct alone

Many AI professionals rely on experience without a consistent approach. The pathway gives you a structured, repeatable methodology that holds up across organisations and industries.

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Earn a credential that travels with you

Unlike internal training that stays within one organisation, your designation is yours permanently — on your LinkedIn profile, your CV and your professional identity, wherever your career takes you.

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Gain the confidence to operate at executive level

Whether you are already in a senior role or working toward one, the pathway gives you the governance knowledge, strategic language and leadership frameworks executive stakeholders expect.

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Invest in yourself on your own terms

No employer approval required. No waiting for training budgets. Enrol and begin building a credential that strengthens your position — at a pace that works for you.

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Increase your market value

Professionals with recognised AI capability enjoy better roles, higher compensation and greater influence. The CAIO designation signals a level of capability organisations are prepared to pay a premium for.

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Learn from a CEO and Fortune 100 practitioner

This is not academic theory. It is built from real-world enterprise transformation and AI leadership experience at the highest levels — practical capability, not abstract frameworks.

Practical capability. A credential that travels. A pathway built by practitioners.

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A credential you can verify, share, and keep

Complete all four programmes and pass all four examinations to earn five credentials — one for each programme, plus the overarching Certified Chief AI Officer designation. Each is issued verifiably on the blockchain.

All five live in your own digital credential wallet, with a private link you can add to your CV or LinkedIn profile to show every credential in one place.

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The CAIO designation is yours permanently — it travels with you, regardless of where your career takes you.

What our programme participants say

“The programme offers a comprehensive explanation on how to align the AI transformation with the business strategy, and provides tools to ensure successful implementation. It has equipped me to bridge the gap between AI technology and business value.”

Ehab Mreiziq

Certified Transformation Leader

Who's behind it

Rob Llewellyn — Executive Director of CXO Transform, CEO, and Fortune 100 practitioner. Rob has worked with executives — right up to CEOs of Fortune 100 companies — in over 30 countries. The CAIO pathway is not academic theory: it is built from real-world enterprise transformation and AI leadership experience at the highest levels.

Through CXO Transform, Rob has trained professionals from organisations including Microsoft, KPMG, SAP, Accenture, Rolls-Royce, Saudi Aramco, and IKEA — designed for professionals who want practical capability, not abstract frameworks.

Rob Llewellyn, Executive Director of CXO Transform

Rob Llewellyn — Executive Director, CXO Transform

What happens after you enrol

You're in control from day one — the order you study in, the pace you move at, and the certifications you earn first.

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Choose your starting point

All four programmes are in front of you. Start with whichever suits you best — or work through two, three, or all four simultaneously.

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Learn and apply

Work through the lessons and exercises, building real deliverables as you go, and take the revision tasks to consolidate what you've learned.

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Certify when you're ready

Take each final exam whenever you feel ready. You decide which certification you earn first — and each one is yours permanently.

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Grow with every step

As your capabilities, credentials, and confidence compound, you're positioned to secure better roles and opportunities — and operate at a more senior level.

Pricing

One complete pathway. Four executive certification programmes. Twelve months of Executive AI Advisors included free.

Pay in full

$2,997

one-time payment

4 enterprise-grade certification programmes

Total value when bought separately — $4,188

The fastest way to upgrade your capabilities and credentials

You save $1,191 (28%)

Executive AI Advisors included free for 12 months — a $600 value

The new C-suite mandate

Enrol — pay in full

12-month payment plan

12 × $250

phased access over 12 months

4 enterprise-grade certification programmes

Total value when bought separately — $4,188

Spread the cost — no employer approval required

Executive AI Advisors included free for 12 months — a $600 value

The new C-suite mandate

Enrol — payment plan

Enrol with confidence

If you decide it's not for you, you have 7 days to request a full refund — provided you have watched no more than 5% of the lessons in any one programme.

$2,997 is a fraction of a single month's compensation at the level this credential prepares you for.

Amex · Mastercard · Visa · Google Pay · Apple Pay accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Will the CAIO pathway genuinely help my career?

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Do I need to already hold a Chief AI Officer role to enrol?

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Do I need to already work in AI to benefit?

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Is the CAIO pathway focused on technical AI implementation?

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Am I the right fit?

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I currently work with small businesses. Is this still relevant for me?

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Will this help me build a board-level perspective?

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Will this help me move beyond delivery into enterprise leadership?

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Will this strengthen my consulting or advisory credibility?

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Are people like me succeeding with this?

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Will this be worth the investment?

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Is this credible?

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Is this just another certification programme?

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How soon do I get access after paying?

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How long will it take me to complete the CAIO pathway?

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What happens if I fail an exam?

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Have another question? Write to [email protected].

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Still weighing it up?

Tell us about your role, your goals, and what's holding you back — a member of the team will give you a straight answer on whether the CAIO pathway is right for you.

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Next steps

Ready to operate as a Chief AI Officer in a medium to large organisation? Enrol today, or explore the pathway in detail first.