Communication, Marketing and Sales

Martech & Data Enabled Business

Integrate data, AI, and strategic decision-making into Marketing

next edition 8 Oct 2026
duration 40 hours
study mode In person or online
language Portuguese
investment €2,000
why this program?

Making better marketing decisions requires understanding an ecosystem of data, AI and technology

15.3%

of marketing budgets are already allocated, on average, to AI initiatives, increasing the pressure to decide where to invest and how to generate returns.

Gartner CMO Spend Survey, 2026

30%

of CMOs report AI capabilities mature enough to scale, revealing a gap between investment and execution capability.

Gartner CMO Spend Survey, 2026

49%

of the Martech stack is effectively utilized, highlighting the challenge of activating the technology already available more effectively.

Gartner Marketing Technology Survey, 2025

16% → 36%

is the expected increase in the proportion of marketing work automated by AI between 2026 and 2028.

Gartner, 2026

what you will develop

Knowledge that translates into practice

Martech Strategy

 

Understand how data, technology and AI can support concrete marketing and business objectives.

Martech Stack Architecture

 

Understand the role of different technologies and build a coherent ecosystem, avoiding redundancy and isolated decisions.

CRM, CDP & Automation

 

Understand how data, CRM, CDP and automation enable customer and personalization strategies to be put into practice.

AI Applied to Marketing

 

Assess GenAI and agentic models through frameworks that consider value, architecture, security and efficiency.

Digital Analytics & Attribution

 

Interpret metrics and measurement models to connect marketing activity with business outcomes.

AI Governance and Sustainable Use

 

Integrate ethics, risk, compliance and responsible use of technological resources into marketing decisions.

why pbs?

4 reasons to choose this program

End-to-End Martech Stack Coverage

 

Eight modules covering GenAI, digital transformation, CDP, CRM, automation, cloud, e-commerce, AI ethics, and digital analytics in 40 hours.

Applied GenAI Component

 

GenAI use cases and experimentation throughout the program, from the opening module through to the final module, with metrics and analytics.

Faculty who decide and implement

 

Professionals with experience in Martech, AI, CRM, analytics, cloud, and digital transformation at Wise Pirates, Mibelle Group, and Ethiack.

Technology with governance

 

Decisions around AI and data are addressed alongside ethics, security, risk, regulation and the sustainable use of technology.

expected impact

Outcomes that translate into value

For you

 

Greater ability to turn marketing strategy into technology decisions, understanding where each solution adds value.

 

Stronger literacy across the Martech ecosystem to engage more effectively with technical teams, suppliers and partners.

 

Greater confidence in selecting and evolving the stack, considering maturity, integration, security and business priorities.

 

Greater ability to use AI and data responsibly, with attention to governance, measurement and sustainability.

For your organization

 

A Martech stack more closely aligned with strategy, with less redundancy across solutions and platforms.

 

Greater alignment between marketing and technology in decisions around digital transformation and customer experience.

 

More informed technology investments and greater ability to demonstrate impact and ROI.

 

Greater control over risk and governance in the use of AI, data and marketing technologies.

Customize this program for your team

Contact our Corporate Solutions team

international recognition

Rankings that reinforce our results.

#35
Financial Times

Executive Education 2026 Worldwide

INSIGHTS

Martech in Perspective

Martech Stack, Data and AI: Three Challenges for Decision-Makers

Pedro Barbosa explores three key challenges for today’s managers: structuring the martech stack, integrating data, and using AI safely and strategically to support better business decisions.

learning journey

An integrated view of the Martech ecosystem

40 hours to understand how marketing, data, AI and technology work together, from strategic context and stack architecture to measurement, governance and execution.

– GenAI & Agentic: Use Cases & Frameworks8h · Pedro Barbosa

Frameworks for structuring the use of GenAI and agentic models in marketing, including channels, security, intelligence layers, resource management and principles of sustainable use.

– Digital & AI Transition & Maturity Models4h · Miguel Serrão

Assess digital maturity and plan the evolution of technology and AI.

– CDP, CRM & Automation4h · Gilda Luís

Orchestrate the customer journey through actionable data, CRM, CDP and automation.

– Cloud Fundamentals & Tech Trends4h · Rui Pinto

Technology fundamentals for understanding cloud and trends relevant to marketing decisions.

– AI-Driven Innovations in eCommerce4h · Rui Pinto

Apply AI to experience, conversion and growth in e-commerce contexts.

– Building a Scalable eCommerce Architecture: Cloud, SaaS & API Integration4h · Rui Pinto

Make architecture decisions around cloud, SaaS and API integration to support scalable digital platforms.

– AI Ethics & Risk Management4h · Ana Bicho

Ethics, governance, risk mitigation and the responsible and sustainable use of AI.

– Measurement & Digital Analytics8h · Pedro Barbosa and André Baptista

Critically interpret metrics, analytics and attribution models to guide decisions and assess outcomes.

how you will learn

Learn to make decisions in a complex technology ecosystem

Frameworks for AI decisions

 

Work with frameworks that help break down an AI solution and understand components such as channels, security, intelligence layers and resource management.

Diagnose your Martech ecosystem

 

Assess your organization’s digital maturity and technology stack to identify gaps, redundancies and priorities for evolution.

Real cases in marketing and technology

 

Explore decisions and challenges drawn from real-world contexts in Martech, CRM, AI, analytics, cloud and digital transformation.

Discussion among professionals

 

Compare approaches to stack, integration, AI, measurement and governance decisions with professionals from different organizations.

faculty

Program direction

  • Pedro Barbosa
    Pedro Barbosa is an entrepreneur and digital strategy expert, with extensive experience in ecommerce, growth and organizational transformation in complex business environments. He served as General Manager at El Corte Inglés Portugal and led Digital and Ecommerce operations, after previous roles in digital transformation at Sonae. He is the founder of Play Growth and Wise […]

Faculty

  • Ana Bicho

    Ana Bicho

    Ana Bicho is an entrepreneur and strategic consultant, with a professional background focused on the intersection of technology, innovation and organizational performance, combining a strong problem-solving mindset with attention to human wellbeing. She holds an Engineering degree in Materials and Microelectronics, an MBA, a postgraduate degree in Sales Management and advanced training in Artificial Intelligence […]

    LinkedIn — Ana Bicho
  • André Baptista

    André Baptista

    André Baptista is co-founder of Ethiack and has 10 years of experience in ethical hacking. He is a guest lecturer at the University of Porto and has won several international awards for helping companies around the world fix more than 500 high-impact vulnerabilities. He recently earned the title of Most Valuable Hacker in a competition […]

  • Gilda  Luis

    Gilda Luis

    Brand Management, Omnichannel Content Stratgey, External and Internal Communication, Media Relations, Events, CRM/Customer Centric, Digital Projects, Loyalty Programs and E-mail Automation, Product Design and Implementation, New Business, Leadership, Teaching and Certified Training. Related Programms 09 of march, 2027 Open Executive Program Strategic Planning Gestão e Estratégia Mode of study On campus Language Portuguese Duration 24 […]

  • Miguel Serrão

    Miguel Serrão

    Miguel Serrão has over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, sales and digital strategy, with a career focused on business growth, brand development and team leadership in international environments. He began his career in marketing and sales consultancy and later joined Sonae Sierra as an International Brand Manager. He has held senior leadership roles […]

    LinkedIn — Miguel Serrão
  • Pedro Barbosa

    Pedro Barbosa

    Pedro Barbosa is an entrepreneur and digital strategy expert, with extensive experience in ecommerce, growth and organizational transformation in complex business environments. He served as General Manager at El Corte Inglés Portugal and led Digital and Ecommerce operations, after previous roles in digital transformation at Sonae. He is the founder of Play Growth and Wise […]

    LinkedIn — Pedro Barbosa
  • Rui Pinto

    Rui Pinto

    Rui Pinto is Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Mibelle Group, where he leads global technology, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives, including the application of Artificial Intelligence in eCommerce platforms and digital operations. Throughout his career, he has focused on the intersection of technology, data, and business, leading projects related to […]

INVESTMENT & TERMS

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    Up to 1 month before the program starts
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    €2,000 Subject to availability
  1. Included in the program fee

     

    Course materials

    Lunch on full in-person training days

    Coffee breaks on all in-person training days

    Covered parking

    Certificate of Completion

  2. Special conditions

     

    Porto Business School Alumni, University of Porto Alumni and partner companies benefit from special conditions.

     

    Contact the Admissions team for more information.

  3. Requirements

     

    Bachelor’s degree or higher.

     

    On an exceptional basis, applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered following assessment by the Admissions team.

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certificate of excellence

Build a pathway for continuous development

Martech & Data Enabled Business can be part of the Certificate of Excellence in Marketing, which requires a minimum of 90 hours of training completed within a maximum period of 24 months. Starting with this program, we recommend the pathway below to connect technology and data with digital strategy and customer experience.

  1. Martech & Data Enabled Business

    Connect marketing, data, AI and technology to make more informed decisions across the Martech ecosystem.40 hours

  2. Digital Strategy & Ecommerce

    Extend your technology perspective into an integrated digital strategy, connecting omnichannel, performance and digital channels with business outcomes.40 hours

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  3. Customer Experience Design

    Complete the pathway with a customer perspective, strengthening your ability to design differentiated journeys and experiences across different touchpoints.12 hours

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