FOR MANAGERS
& LEADERS
Accelerated Digital
Excellence Program
Our Accelerated Digital Excellence Program for Professionals and Managers is the optimum digital transformation program for business and government organizations and professionals. It combines all three established management programs from The Certificate in Online Business series, COB Certified E-Business Manager, COB Certified E-Commerce Manager, and COB Certified Digital Marketing Manager.
This powerful intensive program is delivered as an on-site consultative course, public course with forthcoming Licensed Training Providers, or as blended Live Online with cutting-edge interactive e-learning. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
DSA Certified
Chief AI Officer
AI is transforming business models, operating structures, customer experiences, and competitive advantage, creating a growing need for strategic leadership at the highest level. This global certification course equips current and aspiring Chief AI Officers and senior executives with the knowledge to develop and lead enterprise AI strategy.
Participants will explore AI strategy, governance, investment, operating models, transformation, risk, responsible AI, workforce implications, emerging technologies, and the creation of measurable business value. The course provides leaders with the strategic perspective required to move organizations beyond experimentation, build sustainable AI capability, and harness AI as a driver of innovation, growth, resilience, and competitive advantage.
DSA Certified
AI Leader
Successful AI adoption requires more than technology—it requires leaders who can guide people, teams, and organizations through profound changes in how work is performed. This global certification course equips leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to lead AI adoption and transformation across their organizations.
Participants will explore AI strategy, organizational change, workforce transformation, AI culture, productivity, innovation, responsible AI, human-AI collaboration, and the implementation of AI initiatives. Designed for leaders across functions and sectors, the certification enables participants to build confidence, engage stakeholders, overcome barriers to adoption, and create the conditions for AI to deliver lasting organizational value.
DSA Certified
AI Manager
As organizations move from AI experimentation to implementation, effective management is essential to turning AI opportunities into measurable business value. This global certification course equips managers with the knowledge and skills to identify, implement, manage, and scale AI within teams and business operations.
Participants will explore AI strategy, use-case identification, workflow transformation, automation, AI agents, adoption, governance, risk, change management, and measuring business impact. The course provides managers with the practical understanding to lead AI-enabled operations, support their teams, and ensure AI is implemented effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with organizational goals.
COB Certified
E-Business Leader
Our two-part program incorporates the COB Certified E-Business Manager certification program, as a foundation, with our exclusive Strategy and Innovation Program.
The Leader Strategy and Innovation Program includes training and certification on deploying and understanding advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, future technology, strategic planning, governance and innovation, and advanced practical workshops. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
COB Certified
E-Commerce Leader
Our two-part program incorporates the COB Certified E-Commerce Manager certification program, as a foundation, with our exclusive Strategy and Innovation Program.
The Leader Strategy and Innovation Program includes training and certification on deploying and understanding advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, future technology, strategic planning, governance and innovation, and advanced practical workshops. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
COB Certified
Marketing Leader
Our two-part program incorporates the COB Certified Digital Marketing Manager certification program, as a foundation, with our exclusive Strategy and Innovation Program.
The Leader Strategy and Innovation Program includes training and certification on deploying and understanding advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, future technology, strategic planning, governance and innovation, and advanced practical workshops. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
COB Certified
E-Business Manager
Our flagship inter-departmental e-business management program equips professionals, managers, department managers and entrepreneurs to implement digital business effectively.
Our real-world practical program is delivered as an on-site consultative course, public course with forthcoming Licensed Training Providers, and online via our e-learning platform. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
COB Certified
E-Commerce Manager
Our practical e-commerce program for retail teams and startups is the ultimate online selling course. Delegates and subscribers will master international e-commerce planning and management, content strategy and customer experience. Plus, web merchandising for maximum sales, gain and an introduction to digital marketing, advertising and artificial intelligence for e-commerce.
This high-impacting practical program is delivered as an on-site consultative course, public course with forthcoming Licensed Training Providers, and online via our e-learning platform. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
COB Certified Digital Marketing Manager
Plan, attract and engage! Our powerful digital marketing program for managers, leaders and teams, will help your organization develop and implement a powerful digital marketing strategy, maximize sales and enhance your brand’s reputation. It incorporates our own established method and templates for digital marketing, advertising strategy and planning, now with training on artificial intelligence and analytics for managers included.
This practical program is delivered as an on-site consultative course, public course with forthcoming Licensed Training Providers, and as blended Live Online with cutting-edge interactive e-learning. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
COB Certified
CXO
Helping Boards to Lead Digital Business Excellence
The COB Certified CXO Program is a cutting-edge strategic program for C-Suite leaders and Board Level Directors, which enables boards to collaboratively lead digital best-practice and fully leverage the business and organizational opportunities offered by digital business (from transformation to commercial).
The certification program is delivered at an industry-led conference, hosted by our President and supported with insight, case studies and experience from cutting-edge innovators and leaders at well-known organizations around the globe. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
Master of Digital
Business Management
Our workplace 'Master of Digital Business Management' program combines all three of our management certification programs with practical workplace consultation, coaching and assessment of completed business objectives, by one of our industry leaders.
The initial management certification programs can be taken as classroom program, or a 6-month online course. Our program includes the latest insights on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies relevant to this role.
Upcoming - COB Certified
Digital Ethics
What are digital ethics? Why are they important to you? How do they apply to business, the workplace or your personal life? Our COB Certified programs have taught digital ethics, online reputation management, managing online risks, responsible handling of user-generated content, preventing online harms and more, since 2008. Digital Skills Authority is committed to sharing this valuable knowledge and best-practice with the digital community.
Are you concerned about online behaviour, e-business or preventing online risk and harms? Do you share our passion for a better safer world online? Our new FREE short online course will be launching very soon and will include an exam through our e-learning platform.
​DSA Certified Digital Governor
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, leaders across business, charity, government, and the not-for-profit sector face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Gain a meaningful global certification for leaders and governance professionals. This inciteful course explores the critical balance between fostering innovation and ensuring ethical governance in the age of emerging technologies. Participants will examine the disruptive impact of digital advancement on society, culture, and the global economy, while navigating complex legal, political, and regulatory environments. From digital markets and online platforms to e-commerce, digital trade, and broadcasting, this course equips governors with the insights needed to manage risk, ensure compliance, and lead responsibly in the digital age.​
DSA Certified Policymaker
As digital technologies reshape economies and societies, policymakers must respond with clarity, agility, and ethical foresight. This global certification course equips leaders across government and regulation with the knowledge to craft effective, future-facing digital policy. Covering critical areas such as e-commerce, digital trade, communications, broadcasting, competition, digital advertising, accessibility, and emerging technologies like AI, participants will explore the balance between innovation, public interest, and regulatory responsibility—ensuring inclusive, ethical, and resilient digital futures.
