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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation training course equips professionals with the skills to harness artificial…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,840Fees from

Course overview

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation training course equips professionals with the skills to harness artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainable operational performance. In today’s data-driven business landscape, AI has become a strategic enabler, helping organizations reduce risks, accelerate improvement initiatives, and make smarter decisions. This course provides a practical, business-focused approach for leaders to integrate AI into operational frameworks without requiring deep technical expertise.

Participants will learn how AI enhances traditional optimisation methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and business process re-engineering. 

Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, delegates explore how AI can improve visibility across processes, detect inefficiencies in real time, and provide predictive insights for better decision-making.

The course also emphasizes responsible adoption, governance, and cultural readiness, ensuring that AI initiatives align with organizational priorities. 

By the end of the training, participants will be able to champion AI-driven operational improvements that deliver measurable and sustainable business value.

By the end of this Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how AI complements operational excellence frameworks and optimisation methods.
  • Identify processes suitable for AI-driven analysis, automation, and performance enhancement.
  • Apply AI tools to examine workflows, detect inefficiencies, and determine root causes.
  • Strengthen quality, performance, and cost-control initiatives using AI insights.
  • Integrate AI with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement strategies.
  • Lead and govern AI-enabled operational change responsibly and sustainably.
  • Design improvement strategies that align AI adoption with measurable business outcomes.
  • Build organizational readiness for AI-driven operational excellence initiatives.

This course ensures participants gain a balanced perspective on AI strategy, practical applications, and leadership responsibilities, empowering them to achieve operational improvements that are both effective and sustainable.

This training course is designed for professionals seeking to improve operational performance through intelligent technologies. It is suitable for both technical and non-technical leaders responsible for process improvement, operational efficiency, and transformation initiatives.

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation training  course is particularly beneficial for:

  • Operations and production managers seeking efficiency and cost reduction
  • Leaders in operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Process owners, analysts, and workflow optimisation specialists
  • Quality and performance management professionals
  • Supply chain, logistics, and service operations teams
  • Digital transformation and operational strategy leaders
  • Managers responsible for driving automation, productivity, and performance initiatives

This course empowers professionals to leverage AI strategically, making their operations more efficient, agile, and resilient.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation training course uses an interactive, structured learning approach that blends expert instruction, practical exercises, and collaborative discussion. This ensures participants gain a clear understanding of AI concepts while learning how to apply them in real-world operational contexts.

Training methods include:

  • Instructor-led presentations covering AI fundamentals, operational frameworks, and optimisation models.
  • Case studies and group discussions showcasing successful AI applications across industries.
  • Practical exercises to analyse workflows, identify opportunities, and interpret AI-generated insights.
  • Scenario-based activities connecting AI capabilities with measurable business outcomes.
  • Reflection and feedback sessions to support individual and organisational AI integration plans.

By combining theory with applied learning, participants leave with actionable knowledge and confidence to implement AI-enabled operational excellence initiatives within their teams.

Course outline

Day 1 : Foundations of AI and Operational Excellence
  • Overview of Operational Excellence and Process Optimisation
  • Key challenges in traditional process improvement approaches
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its business applications
  • AI vs Automation vs Digital Transformation
  • AI technologies relevant to operations (ML, NLP, RPA, Predictive Analytics)
  • Linking AI with Lean, Six Sigma, and Business Process Management (BPM)
  • Case examples of AI-driven operational excellence
Day 2: AI-Driven Process Analysis and Optimisation
  • Identifying and prioritising processes for AI implementation
  • Process mapping and value stream analysis in an AI context
  • Introduction to process mining and intelligent process discovery
  • Using AI to detect bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and root causes
  • AI-based performance measurement and KPI optimisation
  • Data requirements and quality considerations for AI-enabled processes
  • Practical examples of AI-supported process optimisation
Day 3: Intelligent Automation and Workflow Optimisation
  • From rule-based automation to intelligent automation
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) enhanced with AI
  • Automating complex and judgment-based processes using AI
  • AI for demand forecasting, scheduling, and capacity planning
  • Optimising workflows across departments and functions
  • Reducing operational costs and cycle times using AI
  • Risks, limitations, and governance of intelligent automation
Day 4: Predictive, Prescriptive, and Real-Time Operations
  • Predictive analytics for operational decision-making
  • AI-enabled forecasting and scenario analysis
  • Prescriptive analytics for process and resource optimisation
  • Real-time monitoring and AI-driven operational dashboards
  • AI for quality improvement, defect reduction, and reliability
  • Managing change and workforce adoption of AI-enabled operations
  • Ethical considerations and responsible AI in operations
Day 5 : Implementing AI for Sustainable Operational Excellence
  • Designing an AI-enabled operational excellence framework
  • Building the business case for AI in operations
  • AI implementation roadmap: strategy, pilots, and scaling
  • Selecting AI tools and vendors for operational optimisation
  • Measuring ROI and long-term performance impact
  • Governance, risk management, and AI compliance considerations
  • Developing an actionable AI adoption plan for participants’ organizations

Schedule

Dates and fees

14 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF
November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Vienna. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, Barcelona, Rome, Geneva, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Istanbul.

Can I take Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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