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Essentials in Digital Technology

Discover how technology could transform your company

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in Open Executive Education in Belgium and #25 worldwide

Do you fully understand the digital technologies that are transforming the business landscape? Do you know how to capture their value – and leverage them to identify opportunities? This self-paced programme has been designed to give you the most up-to-date information on the technologies that are transforming the business world. Don’t be left behind. Join this programme to understand how the latest digital technologies can support your strategies for growth and performance.

Detailed programme

This self-paced, 100% online programme is packed with videos, exercises, quizzes, case studies and real-life examples. It also features background reading – and questions that help you to reflect on your own organisation’s needs and approach.

The programme takes around 8 to 10 hours to do – and you have up to three months to complete it.

Module 1: Digital strategy

  • Discover how to formulate strategy which leverages digital technology
  • Explore how digital technologies transform processes, products, services and business models

Module 2: Data Analytics and AI

  • Develop a managerial understanding of analytics techniques
  • Learn to spot business opportunities in the data
  • Understand the benefits and requirements of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics
  • Explore how big data empowers you to create and capture greater value from AI technology

Module 3: Automation

  • Explore how automation has changed the world of work
  • Dive into examples of automation – and their impact
  • Reflect on the potential impact of automation on your business

Module 4: Blockchain

  • Know what blockchain is – and when to use it
  • Understand digital currencies and assets

Module 5: Extended reality and the metaverse

  • Discover the components and functions of the metaverse
  • Use the 4E Framework to analyse it

Module 6: Security and ethics

  • Dive into the ethical challenges of the fast-evolving digital landscape
  • Explore ethical considerations and cybersecurity

Why this programme

  • Stay relevant with the most up-to-date knowledge and understanding
  • Know the difference between hype and what will work in your business
  • Be ready to embrace opportunities and gain a competitive edge
  • Have the tools to analyse your organisation’s status quo – and lead your organisation’s digital transformation

Who should attend

  • Professionals interested in gaining high-level business insights into technologies including data analytics, AI, blockchain and extended reality
  • Leaders who want to stay up-to-date with rapidly evolving technology and its implications for growth and value creation
  • Whole teams who want to ensure they share the language and mindset needed to drive transformation – register a group at onlineacademy@vlerick.com

Faculty

Steve Muylle

Steve Muylle

Professor of Digital Strategy and Marketing

Steve Muylle creates business impact with actionable insight about digital technology.

Philippe Baecke

Philippe Baecke

Professor of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Philippe Baecke is harnessing the power of big data and analytics in all areas of marketing.

Bjorn Cumps

Bjorn Cumps

Professor of Financial Services Innovation

Bjorn Cumps is passionate about FinTech, platforms and business ecosystems.

Martin Butler

Martin Butler

Professor of Management Practice

Martin Butler lectures in digital transformation, digital resilience and technology futures.

Get in touch!

Annelies Claeys

Annelies Claeys

Project Manager New Business