Popular AI Leadership Programme

Strategic AI for Business Professionals

IIM Kozhikode

A Professional Certificate in AI by IIM Kozhikode for business leaders. Learn to apply AI, make strategic decisions and drive business outcomes without coding.

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IIM Kozhikode

6 Months

Duration

Live Online

Format

#3 in India

NIRF Ranking

IIMK Certificate

Credential

Mid-Senior Leaders

Built for

Not Required

Coding

Why join this programme

A Premier IIM Institution

Established in 1996, IIM Kozhikode is one of India's leading management institutes, known for academic excellence and innovation.

Top-Ranked & Globally Recognised

Ranked 3rd in India by NIRF and consistently recognised for academic rigour, industry relevance and global outlook.

Driving Real-World Business Impact

Strong emphasis on practical learning, leadership development and industry integration.

Strategy-First, Not Code-First

Learn to identify AI opportunities, lead AI initiatives, and govern AI responsibly in your function.

Peer Network of Leaders

Learn alongside senior professionals across BFSI, IT, manufacturing, healthcare and consulting.

Capstone for Your Own Org

Apply concepts to a real business problem in your own organisation — guided by IIMK faculty.

Curriculum at a glance

Module 1

The AI Landscape for Leaders

AI, ML, DL & GenAI demystified

AI value chain in the enterprise

Case studies across industries

AI maturity assessment

Module 2

Strategic Decision Making with AI

Identifying AI use-cases

Build vs buy vs partner

ROI of AI initiatives

Data strategy for leaders

Module 3

GenAI for Business

LLMs & enterprise GenAI tools

Copilots for productivity

GenAI in sales, marketing & HR

Prompting frameworks for managers

Module 4

AI Governance & Ethics

Responsible AI principles

Bias, fairness & explainability

Privacy, security & regulation

AI risk management

Module 5

Leading AI Transformation

Change management for AI

Building AI-ready teams

Vendor & platform selection

Operating model design

Module 6

Capstone & Industry Connect

Apply to your own business problem

IIMK faculty mentorship

Industry leader masterclasses

Strategy presentation

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Minimum 3 years of work experience preferred (mid-senior professionals)

Designed for managers, founders, consultants & functional leaders

No prior AI or coding background required

Fee & Duration

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a technical background to enrol?

No. The programme is designed for business professionals. There is no coding requirement — the focus is on strategy, decision-making and leading AI initiatives.

What certificate will I receive?

On successful completion, you receive a Professional Certificate from IIM Kozhikode plus alumni-style benefits.

Is this programme online or on-campus?

It is delivered through live online sessions with optional campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode.

How is this different from a regular AI course?

This is an AI Leadership programme — built around strategy, governance and business outcomes rather than model building.

Can I get a fee waiver via upGrad Chennai?

Yes. Eligible learners get up to 10% fee waiver and easy EMI plans. Request a callback for your personalised offer.

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