Offered by Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
A 12-month IIM Kozhikode executive certificate (live online with mandatory campus immersions) that equips mid-career leaders with strategic frameworks, AI-enabled decision-making and hands-on simulations to drive profitable growth and transformation.
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
In a landscape shaped by disruption and AI-driven innovation, this 12‑month executive certificate equips leaders to design and execute growth strategies and transformational initiatives. The programme blends IIM Kozhikode faculty-led masterclasses with case studies, simulations and an integrated capstone to build strategic foresight, data‑driven decision‑making and operational execution skills.
Designed for mid‑career managers and cross‑functional leaders, the curriculum covers market strategy, people and operations, analytics, AI/GenAI strategy, financial levers for growth and change leadership. Two mandatory campus immersions and real‑world projects ensure immediate applicability and peer networking with industry professionals.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode
Mandatory campus immersions at IIM Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status on successful completion
Experiential learning via simulations, capstone and case studies
Expert-led sessions by distinguished IIM Kozhikode faculty and industry practitioners
Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.
Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.
Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.
Strategic Context
VUCA vs BANI environments and business implications
Business Models
Traditional, platform and ecosystem models
Digital Transformation
Digitisation vs digital and operating model transformation
Sustainability Strategy
ESG and Triple Bottom Line integration
Market Understanding
STP framework and evolving customer journeys
Value Creation
Differentiation and value-based selling
Demand C Analytics
Demand forecasting and funnel/retention metrics
Go-to-Market
Pricing, channels and distribution strategy
Digital Marketing
Performance metrics (CAC, LTV, ROAS)
Sales Excellence
Key account management and pipeline forecasting
Human Capital Strategy
Aligning people’s strategy with business outcomes
Workforce Talent
Workforce planning, hiring and future skills
Engagement Performance
Engagement, productivity and high-performance teams
AI in HR
AI-enabled recruitment and workforce analytics
HR Metrics
HR dashboards and KPIs
Operations Strategy
Cost, quality, delivery and flexibility
Process Excellence
Lean principles and continuous improvement
Supply Chain Strategy
Resilience, SCOP and risk management
Execution Discipline
Agile delivery and OKRs
Data Literacy
Data types, bias and interpretation
Descriptive Diagnostic
Dashboards and root-cause analysis
Predictive Analytics
Regression, classification and segmentation
Decision Quality
Data-to-decision and prescriptive thinking
Problem Structuring
MECE and hypothesis-driven problem solving
Competitive Analysis
Porter’s Five Forces and VRIO
Strategic Choices
SWOT/TOWS, generic strategies and Blue Ocean
Execution Performance
OKRs and Balanced Scorecard
Corporate Growth
Diversification and portfolio strategy (BCG)
Market Expansion
Market entry and global strategy
Partnerships MCA
Alliances, MCA rationale and due diligence
Integration Governance
PMI, change management and growth governance
Transformation Leadership
Leading change, adoption and resistance
Execution Culture
Accountability and execution rhythms
Negotiation Conflict
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Crisis C Governance
Crisis leadership, governance and ESG
AI Strategy
AI value creation and business use cases
Productivity Process
Copilots, automation and process redesign
Enterprise readiness
Data, culture and AI operating model
Technology Risk
GenAI stack, risk and responsible AI
Financial Foundations
PCL interpretation and unit economics
Value C Investment
Profit drivers, ROI, IRR and NPV
Cash Capital
Working capital and capital structure
Growth Funding
VC/PE, venture debt and financial control
Capstone Project - Integrated capstone: insight → strategy → ROI
Simulation
End-to-end strategy execution Simulation
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Sunday · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Weekly · IST
The dates for the 2 In Campus immersion of 2+4 days to be held at IIM Kozhikode will be communicated in due course. Attendance to the in-campus module is MANDATORY for all participants. The in-campus modules are subjected to the conditions that prevail at the point of time. These conditions pertain to the Pandemic or other unavoidable reasons. In case the in-campus immersion cannot be held due to some unavoidable compulsions, adequate alternate options will be made available via online sessions.
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Application Deadline | 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 6 December 2026 |
Two in‑campus immersion modules (2+4 days) will be scheduled; exact dates will be communicated later. In‑campus attendance is mandatory; if immersion cannot be held due to pandemic or other unavoidable reasons, alternate online options will be provided.
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme Fee / Total Fee | ₹2,98,000 + Tax | — | *Taxes will be additional as applicable. |
| Application Fees | ₹10,000 | At the time of Registration | — |
| I (Installment I) | ₹48,000 | Within one week of offer roll-out | — |
| II (Installment II) | ₹60,000 | 6th January, 2027 | — |
| III (Installment III) | ₹60,000 | 6th March, 2027 | — |
| IV (Installment IV) | ₹60,000 | 6th May, 2027 | — |
| V (Installment V) | ₹60,000 | 6th July, 2027 | — |
Taxes: Programme fee is ₹2,98,000 + Taxes (GST and other taxes as applicable). Application fee: ₹10,000 payable at time of registration. Installments: specified schedule below; '*Taxes will be additional as applicable.' No explicit refund or cancellation terms provided on the programme page (refer to provider refund policy).
Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded 'Certificate of Completion' by IIM Kozhikode. Participants who do not clear evaluation but meet attendance will receive a 'Certificate of Participation'. Successful participants will also receive IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni status.
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About the primary institute
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode or IIMK) is a premier public management institute established in 1996. Set up by the Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Kerala, IIM Kozhikode is among the leading Indian Institutes of Management and is recognized for rigorous academic programs, strong research output, and a commitment to management education at scale. The institute operates a hill-top suburban campus in Kunnamangalam (Kozhikode) and a satellite campus in Kochi focused primarily on executive education.
IIM Kozhikode combines case-based and experiential learning with a robust faculty body and international collaborations. The school offers flagship full-time programmes (PGP, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM), one-year and two-year executive MBAs, doctoral programmes (PhD/FPM), and numerous executive development courses. Accredited by global bodies and consistently highly ranked nationally, IIM Kozhikode is noted for its executive-alumni network, entrepreneurship incubation (LIVE), and industry-aligned leadership development.