Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition