JMU, BoulevardLabs launch ‘AI for Executives’ course

HARRISONBURG, Va. — James Madison University’s School of Professional & Continuing Education (SPCE), in partnership with Arlington-based BoulevardLabs, is launching “AI for Executives,” an intensive three-day program designed to give business and government leaders the insight and tools to compete in an AI-driven economy and drive innovation within their organizations.

The program will provide leaders with a high-level understanding of artificial intelligence and its impact on strategy, operations and organizational culture. Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, simulations and hands-on tools, participants will gain insights to identify opportunities, manage risks and guide responsible AI adoption. The course will be offered at JMU’s Washington Center facility in Northeast Washington, D.C., with limited special sessions throughout the mid-Atlantic.

"AI is no longer optional for today’s leaders,” said Nick Swartz, dean of SPCE. “By bringing together JMU’s academic excellence and BoulevardLabs’ industry expertise, this program will equip executives with the knowledge and confidence to lead responsibly, foster innovation and drive growth in an AI-driven economy.”

Ryan Burge, CEO of BoulevardLabs, said, “This program equips leaders to make confident, informed decisions about when and how to bring AI into their organizations.”

Tailored for C-suite leaders, senior executives and decision-makers across industries and government, “AI for Executives” blends JMU’s academic excellence with BoulevardLabs’ industry expertise to deliver a curriculum rooted in both theory and practice. Participants will leave with a strategic roadmap for leveraging AI to drive growth, innovation and organizational resilience.

Enrollment is now open; contact cpdtraining@jmu.edu.

About James Madison University School of Professional & Continuing Education

The School of Professional & Continuing Education at James Madison University provides transformative learning experiences for professionals and organizations, offering programs that combine academic rigor with practical application to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

About BoulevardLabs

Boulevard is a modern management and technology consulting firm that empowers clients through data science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), operational transformation and advanced technology. Located in National Landing, Northern Virginia’s hub of government and industry innovation, our team of problem solvers brings bold thinking, technical expertise, and creativity to help clients across industries not only tackle today's challenges but also build a better, more meaningful future.

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