UM-Wales Short Courses

08/04/2026

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries but the real disruption is in leadership.

As AI reshapes decision-making, business models, and the future of work, leaders can no longer rely on traditional approaches. The question is no longer if AI will impact your organization but how well you are prepared to lead through it.

🚀 Join our 𝟏-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐫𝐚 and learn how to:
• Lead AI-driven transformation with confidence
• Build AI-ready and future-focused organizations
• Navigate ethical and strategic challenges of AI
• Manage human–AI collaboration effectively

Guided by the 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹™, this highly interactive masterclass equips you with the mindset, frameworks, and practical tools to lead beyond the algorithm.

💡 The future will not wait for certainty.
It will reward leaders who act, adapt, and shape what comes next.

Reach out to learn more or secure your seat.
Click to register: https://forms.office.com/r/QzUPjiRgN4

Visit the website to learn more: https://www.disruptiveleadership.institute/shaper-ai-leadership-model/

08/04/2026

🌐 Are You Driving Real Impact from Your Digital Transformation Efforts?

Many organisations invest in digital tools — but struggle to translate strategy into measurable results.

Join our upcoming 2-day masterclass designed to help business leaders bridge that gap and turn digital initiatives into real business impact.

Programme: Business-Driven Digital Transformation: From Strategy to Real Impact
Date: 22–23 April 2026
Venue: Universiti Malaya-Wales campus
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Investment:
• RM2,500 (Standard Fee) | HRDC Claimable
• RM1,800 (Early Bird) | HRDC Claimable

🔍 What You Will Gain

✔ A clear understanding of digital transformation in a business context
✔ Tools to assess your organisation’s digital maturity
✔ A structured approach to building effective digital strategies
✔ Practical insights on implementing digital solutions and technologies
✔ Strategies to foster innovation and future-ready teams
✔ Proven approaches to overcome common transformation challenges

If you're ready to move beyond digital buzzwords and start driving real, measurable impact, this programme is for you.

Limited seats available — Register now to secure your place.
Click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r8UzYr15vW

01/04/2026

🚀 Elevate Your Innovation Leadership Journey

The organisations that will thrive in the next decade are led by those who master innovation today.

To support leaders in navigating complexity and driving meaningful transformation, UM-Wales, in collaboration with DT Leadership, is introducing a series of executive development programmes designed to build innovation leadership across organisational levels.

UM-Wales Executive Programmes – April 2026

✅ Design Thinking for Innovation: (6-7 April 2026)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/UR9932A8Vw

✅ Innovation Mastery for Senior Leaders: (8-9 April 2026)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/hsbzgfvVz7

✅ Executive Certificate: Steward of Organizational Innovation Leadership (SOIL): (20-24 April 2026)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/QLJYtF2Wyb

These programmes are carefully designed for executives, mid-level managers, and senior leaders who are responsible for driving change, improving performance, and shaping future-ready organisations.

Participants will gain:

✨ Practical innovation frameworks and tools
✨ Strategic problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
✨ Hands-on experience in applying design thinking to real business challenges
✨ Insights into leading organisational transformation initiatives

🎓 Added Value:
Successful participants may be eligible for MBA credit exemption at UM-Wales (subject to academic approval).

Limited seats available to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

Innovation is no longer a function. It is a leadership responsibility.
Click this link to learn more: https://linktr.ee/ExecutiveEducationProgramme

12/11/2025

🌍 Ready to Drive Sustainable Business Strategies? 🌿

Want to future-proof your business or career? Learn how to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into real-world business strategies with our ESG Essentials Short Course! Join our ESG Essentials: Driving Sustainable Business Strategies (4th Series) now!

What you’ll gain:
✅ Integrate ESG principles into your business strategy
✅ Tackle climate risks & unlock new opportunities
✅ Strengthen governance and social sustainability
✅ Build long-term resilience and competitive advantage

Date: 24 November - 21 December 2025
Mode: 4 weeks Self-paced e-learning + 2 days in-person at UM-Wales, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM1,600 | HRDCorp Claimable

👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/kPG1jLfzF7
Limited seats—the course will commence once the minimum number of participants is confirmed.

Take the first step toward responsible and impactful leadership today! 🌏

12/11/2025

🚀 Unlock the Future of Your Business with Digital Transformation! 🚀

UM-Wales, in collaboration with Swisstech Solutions, is proud to present a 2-day masterclass designed exclusively for SME leaders and professionals.

📌 Programme Title: Digital Transformation for SMEs
📅 Date: 1 - 2 December 2025 (Monday - Tuesday)
📍 Venue: UM-Wales Campus
💼 Fee: RM1,800 (per participant)

✨ What You Will Learn
✅ Understand digital transformation and assess their organization’s digital maturity.
✅ Craft and implement strategies tailored to their SME’s unique needs.
✅ Leverage digital tools to optimize processes and enhance customer engagement.
✅ Foster innovation and build future-ready teams.
✅ Anticipate challenges and apply strategies to stay competitive.

Trainer: Mr. Patrick, CEO of Swisstech Solutions
This masterclass offers practical insights, real-world use cases, and hands-on activities — an actionable roadmap to drive growth and innovation in your business.

📲 Limited seats available! Register now and future-proof your SME.

Link:

04/11/2025

FINAL CALL 🚀 Lead Through Turbulence with Confidence!

Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales), in collaboration with the Distruptive Leadership Institute (DLI), invites you to join the Executive Masterclass on Leading Through Turbulence: The Disruptive and C.R.I.S.I.S. Model in Action — a transformative 1-day program designed for C-suite executives, board members, directors, and senior leaders navigating disruption and crisis.

Date: 12 November 2025
Venue: Hotel Maya, Kuala Lumpur
Speaker: Prof. Sattar Bawany, CEO of the Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI, NY)

Executive Masterclass: The Future Belongs to Leaders Who Can Thrive in Turbulence

Lead Through Turbulence. Disrupt with Purpose. Inspire with Resilience.
In today’s volatile world, leadership is no longer about stability — it’s about navigating storms, not avoiding them.
When crises strike, the difference between failure and breakthrough lies in one thing: Leadership Readiness.

Join the Executive Masterclass on “Leading Through Turbulence: The Disruptive and C.R.I.S.I.S. Model in Action”, and learn how to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage.


What You’ll Gain
🔹 The Disruptive Leadership Playbook – Learn how today’s best leaders challenge conventions and drive transformation.
🔹 The C.R.I.S.I.S. Leadership Model™️ – A proven framework developed by Prof. Sattar Bawany, equipping you to lead decisively under pressure.
🔹 Real-World Leadership Insights – Case studies from global crises and organizational turnarounds.
🔹 Applied Learning – Tools, strategies, and frameworks you can use immediately in your team or organization.

Who Should Attend
▪️Board members, CEOs and C-Suite Leaders
▪️Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
▪️HR, OD, and L&D Professionals
▪️Public Sector and NGO Leaders
▪️Anyone driving transformation in times of disruption

Meet Your Master Facilitator
🔶Professor Sattar Bawany
🔸CEO, Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI) & C-Suite Master Executive Coach
🔸Renowned thought leader and author of “Leadership in Disruptive Times” and “Transforming the Next Generation of Leaders”.

Event Details
Venue: Hotel Maya, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 12 November 2025
Duration: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Format: Highly interactive, experiential, and evidence-based

Why This Masterclass Matters
“In times of turbulence, leaders are tested not by what they control — but by how they connect, communicate, and catalyze change.”
— Prof. Sattar Bawany

This isn’t another lecture — it’s a transformation experience designed to equip you with the mindset, methods, and mastery to lead when the world demands more from you than ever before.

Reserve Your Seat Now
🎯 Visit www.umwales.edu.my/executive-masterclass to register.
⚠️ Limited seats available for senior executives and professionals ready to lead the future.


Stay ahead. Stay agile. Lead through turbulence.
Powered by the Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI) and the University of Wales Malaysia.

27/10/2025

𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Lead Through Turbulence. Disrupt with Purpose. Inspire with Resilience.

In today’s volatile world, leadership is no longer about stability—it’s about navigating storms, not avoiding them. When crises strike, the difference between failure and breakthrough lies in one thing: Leadership Readiness.

Join the 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 “𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂.𝐑.𝐈.𝐒.𝐈.𝐒. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧", and learn how to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage.

What You’ll Gain
🔹 The Disruptive Leadership Playbook – Learn how today’s best leaders challenge conventions and drive transformation.
🔹 The C.R.I.S.I.S. Leadership Model™ – A proven framework developed by Prof. Sattar Bawany, equipping you to lead decisively under pressure.
🔹 Real-World Leadership Insights – Case studies from global crises and organizational turnarounds.
🔹 Applied Learning – Tools, strategies, and frameworks you can use immediately in your team or organization.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝
- Board members, CEOs and C-Suite Leaders
- Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- HR, OD, and L&D Professionals
- Public Sector and NGO Leaders
- Anyone driving transformation in times of disruption

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫
Professor Sattar Bawany
𝐶𝐸𝑂, 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑟𝑢𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 (𝐷𝐿𝐼) & 𝐶-𝑆𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 “𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑟𝑢𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠” 𝑎𝑛𝑑 “𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠”.

This isn’t another lecture — it’s a transformation experience designed to equip you with the mindset, methods, and mastery to lead when the world demands more from you than ever before.

Reserve Your Seat Now
🎯 Visit www.umwales.edu.my/executive-masterclass to register.
⚠️ Limited seats available for senior executives and professionals ready to lead the future.

Stay ahead. Stay agile. Lead through turbulence. Powered by the Disruptive Leadership Institute and the Universiti Malaya-Wales.

09/10/2025

🎓 Workshop Success! 🚀

We are pleased to share that the Questionnaire Development & SmartPLS Workshop was successfully conducted on 20 & 21 September 2025 at Universiti Malaya-Wales!

Participants gained hands-on experience in developing effective research questionnaires and performing advanced data analysis using SmartPLS software. The interactive sessions, practical exercises, and insightful discussions made the weekend a productive and enriching experience for all.

A big thank you to all participants for your enthusiasm and active engagement, and to our trainer for delivering such an impactful session! 👏

Stay tuned for announcements on our next workshop — coming soon in November 2025!

08/10/2025

🚀 Lead Through Turbulence with Confidence!

Join the Executive Masterclass on “Leading Through Turbulence: The Disruptive and C.R.I.S.I.S. Model in Action” — a transformative 1-day program designed for leaders, directors, and senior executives navigating disruption and crisis.

Date: 12 November 2025 (Wednesday)
Venue: Hotel Maya, Kuala Lumpur
Speaker: Prof. Sattar Bawany – Internationally recognized thought leader in disruptive and crisis leadership, C-suite executive coaching, and executive education.

Fee: RM2,500 per participant
✨ Early bird rate: RM2,000 (register before 19 October 2025)
✨ Group Discount: 15% (3-5 pax), 20% (6+ pax)

Gain powerful insights, real-world strategies, and leadership tools to build resilience and thrive in times of uncertainty.

👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/p48s4ytqLD
📞 Contact: 012-290 7963 (Shahril)

03/10/2025

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿 Join UM-Wales Asia Nature Challenge 2025!

I’m proud to share that Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) will be joining the Asia Nature Challenge (ANC) 2025) as a Collaborating Organiser, alongside amazing partners across Asia. 🎉

The challenge will run from 3–12 October 2025, bringing together communities across the region to observe, document, and celebrate Asia’s incredible biodiversity using the iNaturalist platform.

Through this initiative, every observation made contributes to real scientific research and global biodiversity databases, helping to fill knowledge gaps and strengthen conservation efforts.

📍 At UM-Wales, we will also be hosting group observation sessions:
✅ 4 October 2025 (Saturday), 9.00 am – Taman Tugu KL
✅ 6 October 2025 (Monday), 9.00 am – UM-Wales Campus

I look forward to seeing our students, staff, alumni, and the wider community take part in this exciting movement. Together, we can challenge ourselves to reconnect with nature and showcase Asia’s role in global citizen science. 🌏

Register Now: https://forms.gle/wtcxHfN6KfBdPfsE7
Join our Project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/um-wales-asia-nature-challenge

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26/09/2025