The Imperial College and Corndel

AI Changemaker Programme

Empower your teams with agentic AI systems to drive efficiency, unlock innovation, and lead ethical transformation at scale. Using accessible AI tools to deliver impact.
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Lead the next wave of business transformation with agentic AI

Go beyond GenAI to develop custom AI agents using various accessible tools for immediate impact. The global agentic AI market is set to explode, with 51% of companies already exploring AI agents and ROI expectations averaging 171% for professionals who can lead and understand these systems (KPMG). This programme creates leaders who can think critically, act ethically, and drive value from both generative and agentic AI. 

Business impact This programme will:

Drive high-impact AI business solutions

that deliver measurable ROI

Embed ethical, responsible AI practices

across teams and functions

Turn technical AI advances

into organisation-wide transformation

Master AI-powered business analysis

to lead strategic change

Programme summary

  • Duration: 13 months + EPA 
  • Delivery: Workshops + real-world business projects, optional digital badges and coaching
  • Who it’s for: Non-technical business professionals, change agents, and specialists across functions
  • Delivered in collaboration with Imperial College London and supported by Microsoft, with hands-on learning using Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Facilitators: Experts in AI and behaviour change who guide learners to apply practical AI skills in real-world business contexts 
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Programme curriculum

Business transformation in the AI Era

Learn how to identify, implement and optimise AI solutions that align with business goals

  • Workshop 1: Driving business transformation with AI

Unit 2: Ethical AI decision-making

Frameworks for responsible innovation and oversight of AI systems

  • Workshop 2: Implementing responsible and ethical AI

Unit 3: Data literacy for AI-enabled innovation

Build your data fluency and work effectively with data teams

  • Workshop 3: Leveraging data for AI Solutions

Unit 4: Stakeholder engagement for AI change

Gain the confidence and language to engage non-technical stakeholders

  • Workshop 4: Engaging stakeholders in AI transformation

Unit 5: Requirements definition for AI solutions

Translate complex AI needs into clear business requirements

  • Workshop 5: Defining effective requirements

Unit 6: Business process transformation with AI

Identify processes that would benefit from AI automation and redesign them

  • Workshop 6: Reimagining business processes

Unit 7: Solution assessment and value realisation

Measure the true impact of your AI initiatives

  • Workshop 7: Demonstrating AI business value

Unit 8: Leading change for AI transformation

Become the change leader your organisation needs

  • Workshop 8: Championing organisational change

Unit 9: Project management for AI implementation

Run AI projects with confidence using Agile and Waterfall approaches

  • Workshop 9: Agile delivery of AI initiatives

Unit 10: Strategic AI implementation and business value

Build a sustainable AI roadmap that delivers real competitive advantage

  • Workshop 10: Aligning AI strategy with business objectives

End point assessment

Final assessment of knowledge, skills, and behaviours developed throughout the programme. Learners will complete their portfolio, project report, and professional discussion. 

World-class thinkers, mentors and educators Expert-led AI coaching

Delivered by experts – is at the heart of the Corndel experience. 

That’s why learners receive expert guidance from Professional Development Experts (PDEs), who blend technical knowledge with human-centric coaching. Our coaching model empowers individuals to learn from coaches with deep experience in AI adoption, business transformation, and change leadership.  

Paul Pennant

Paul Pennant is a leading productivity expert and Microsoft MVP, with 20+ years of experience helping professionals get the most out of Microsoft 365. As founder of Today’s PA, he delivers high-impact training that transforms how people use tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot. Since 2005, Paul has worked with thousands of professionals—from PAs to senior leaders—equipping them with practical skills and time-saving techniques. His sessions are known for their clarity, energy, and real-world relevance, helping busy teams boost productivity and embrace digital change with confidence. Paul’s deep expertise, built through direct collaboration with Microsoft engineers, positions him as a trusted speaker at global events. Through his YouTube channel, M365 Masters Conference, and Microsoft Trailblazers community, he shares powerful insights that make complex tools feel simple—and even enjoyable.
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Dr. Peter Baksh

Dr Peter Baksh, who holds a PhD in Physics and PGCE in Education, brings industry-leading machine learning expertise from both government and private defence sectors, along with AWS and Microsoft certifications in AI and ML. As Data PDE, he leads global analytics programs while bringing proven expertise in scaling AI solutions. In addition to his education work at Corndel, he develops AI solutions, combining theoretical depth with practical implementation expertise.
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Joe Watkins

Joe Watkins has PhD in Mathematics, BSc in Mathematics. Joe has 10 years lecturing and mentoring experience in Mathematics, and running Outreach programmes and sessions in STEM subjects. Joe has experience in the charitable and health sectors as a systems architect and data analyst.

Why Corndel for your AI productivity skills?

Human-first, tech-powered – Corndel focuses on behaviour change and mindset shift, enabling people to practically adopt AI into their ways of working.  

Empowered learners – Our experiential, coaching-led model ensures AI skills are embedded and adopted, not just understood. 

Built to deliver impact – This purpose-built programme will deliver measurable outcomes, practical capability, and ethical leadership from day one. 

Data is the foundation of AI – Learners gain the data literacy and critical thinking required to make responsible decisions in an AI-empowered workplace. 

Ready for change – With 86% of participants progressing in their career or life goals, our programmes deliver human and business transformation.  

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Paul Pennant

Paul Pennant is a leading productivity expert and Microsoft MVP, with 20+ years of experience helping professionals get the most out of Microsoft 365. As founder of Today’s PA, he delivers high-impact training that transforms how people use tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.

Since 2005, Paul has worked with thousands of professionals—from PAs to senior leaders—equipping them with practical skills and time-saving techniques. His sessions are known for their clarity, energy, and real-world relevance, helping busy teams boost productivity and embrace digital change with confidence.

Paul’s deep expertise, built through direct collaboration with Microsoft engineers, positions him as a trusted speaker at global events. Through his YouTube channel, M365 Masters Conference, and Microsoft Trailblazers community, he shares powerful insights that make complex tools feel simple—and even enjoyable.

Dr. Peter Baksh

Dr Peter Baksh, who holds a PhD in Physics and PGCE in Education, brings industry-leading machine learning expertise from both government and private defence sectors, along with AWS and Microsoft certifications in AI and ML. As Data PDE, he leads global analytics programs while bringing proven expertise in scaling AI solutions. In addition to his education work at Corndel, he develops AI solutions, combining theoretical depth with practical implementation expertise.