Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Madras
A 7-month live online certificate by IITM Pravartak for early- to mid-career professionals, combining IIT Madras faculty-led live sessions, hands-on tool training (Jira, Asana, Miro, Notion), case studies and a capstone to build advanced project, risk and AI-enabled project controls.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
This programme builds advanced project management capability for working professionals through live online instruction by IIT Madras faculty, applied case studies and a hands-on Capstone Project. The curriculum covers governance, portfolio and financial evaluation, planning and scheduling, risk management, Agile practices, and the integration of AI and data analytics into project controls.
Designed for early- to mid-career professionals and current project/functional managers, the programme combines theory with practical tool training (Jira, Asana, Miro, Notion, Figma) and includes assignments, quizzes and a Bring-Your-Own-Project capstone to translate learning into immediate workplace impact. An optional one-day campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park facilitates direct faculty interaction.
Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.
e-Certificate from IITM Pravartak (Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras)
Live online sessions by IIT Madras faculty
Hands-on training with industry tools (Jira, Asana, Miro, Notion, Figma, etc.)
20-hour Capstone Project (Bring Your Own Project)
Optional 1-day campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park
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.
Project Lifecycle
Current drivers of Project Management
Project Governance
Project Management Processes and their classification
Project Integration Management
Learning Outcomes
Understand the foundational principles, lifecycle, and governance of projects; Familiarize with key project integration processes.
Strategic Management Process
Project Portfolio Management
Financial Models to evaluate project feasibility
Managing the Portfolio system
Project Management Structure, Organisation Culture
Learning Outcomes
Learn to align project management with organizational strategy; Apply portfolio and financial models for project selection.
Project scope and Priorities
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and integration
Responsibility Matrices
Estimating Project Times and Costs
Methods for estimation
Critical Path Method
Crashing in CPM
Project evaluation review technique
Monte Carlo Simulation methods in Project Management
Learning Outcomes
Develop project scope, WBS, and schedules; Estimate time, cost, and analyze risks using tools like CPM and Monte Carlo simulation.
Resource Scheduling Problem
Types of resource constraints
Classification of projects based on resources
Resource Allocation Methods
Benefits of Scheduling resources
Multiproject resource schedules
Developing Project Cost baseline
Learning Outcomes
Gain proficiency in handling resource constraints and multiproject schedules; Understand resource allocation and cost baselines.
Theory of constraints
Critical Chain solution to Project scheduling
Critical chain activity network
Critical Chain Project Portfolio Management
Learning Outcomes
Apply Theory of Constraints to scheduling; Implement Critical Chain methodology for improved project execution.
Cost Management basics, Cost Estimation
Creating a project budget
Top-down and Bottom: up budgeting, Activity based costing, Budget uncertainty and risk managementRisk management process, Risk Breakdown Structure, Contingency Planning, Opportunity Management, Change control Management, Risk Management Tools, Risk Mitigation Strategies
Learning Outcomes
Master cost estimation, budgeting methods, and risk/uncertainty management through structured budgeting and control techniques.
Basics of financial management
Options, futures and contracts, Real options, Real options in project management,
Advantages of using real options in project management
Learning Outcomes
Apply real options thinking to enhance strategic decision-making and flexibility in project investment evaluation.
Project leadership
Managing Project Stakeholders
Social network building
Team development models
Building high performance project teams
Managing virtual project teams
Project team pitfalls
Learning Outcomes
Build and manage effective, high-performance, and virtual teams; Learn stakeholder and leadership engagement strategies.
Enhancing Virtual Communication through Digital Collaboration Tools
Virtual Project Team Management Strategies
Best Practices for Digital Presentations and Reporting in Projects
Global Issues in Project Management
Learning Outcomes
Use digital tools to enhance collaboration in distributed teams; Apply best practices for virtual project management.
The Planning-Monitoring-Controlling cycle
Monitoring Project Performance
Earned Value analysis and Indexes
Purposes of Project Control
Control of change and scope creep
Learning Outcomes
Learn to monitor and control project performance using tools like EVA; Understand scope change control and feedback cycles.
Traditional versus Agile methods
Steps in Agile PM
- Agile PM in action: Scrum, Applying agile PM to large scale projects, Limitations
Learning Outcomes
Differentiate traditional and agile methods; Implement agile practices such as Scrum in real-world projects.
Transactions cost theory and the theory of firms
Outsourcing project work
Best practices in outsourcing
Managing customer relations
Contract Management –
Fixed Price contracts
Cost Plus Contracts
Contract Management Control System
Learning Outcomes
Understand outsourcing strategies and contract types; Manage vendor/customer relations and contract performance.
Data analytic methods in project management
Data analytics applied to Project Selection
Resource Assignment, Resource Scheduling, and Project risk management
Use Cases of Data driven decision making in project management
Learning Outcomes
Leverage analytics for project selection, resource planning, and risk mitigation; Apply data-based decision-making approaches.
Applications of AI and Machine Learning Techniques in Project Management
Use Cases for Machine Learning and AI for issues in project Management
Impact of Digital Tools and Software on Project Efficiency (e.g., Jira, Asana)
Learning Outcomes
Explore AI/ML applications and digital tools for improving project efficiency and decision quality.
Project Audit
Project Audit life cycle
Audit report
Types of project closure
Wrap-up closure activities
Post-Implementation evaluation
Retrospectives
Learning Outcomes
Learn to conduct audits, manage project closure, and derive insights through post-implementation reviews.
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Course Overview
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Key Highlights
14 Hours of Learning
Hands-on tool exposure
Real-world use cases across business functions
Master LLMs, AI agents, and AI workflows
Curated Prompt Library
Responsible AI and change management
Modules
Foundations of GenAI for Managers
Decision-Making and Productivity with AI
GenAI in Marketing and Customer Insights
GenAI in HR and People Management
GenAI in Finance
GenAI in Operations and Process Excellence
Responsible AI and Change Management
Manager's Playbook for AI Adaptation
Disclaimer: The Certificate Program in Gen AI Tools and Business Applications is offered by TimesPro. IITM Pravartak is not responsible for the same. Certificate for the same will be issued by TimesPro upon successful completion of IITM Pravartak's Certificate Programme in Advanced Project Management.
Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.
Sunday · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Weekly · Live online (Direct-to-Device) sessions
Optional one-day campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park
Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.
- Early to mid-career professionals: Ideal for professionals with 2 to 10 years of experience who are looking to transition into project management roles or take on greater project ownership. - Project and functional managers: Designed for existing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and functional leads managing cross-functional teams or client deliverables. Gain structured expertise in Agile, risk management, financial modelling, and AI-enabled project controls to lead with greater precision and confidence. - Aspiring strategic leaders: Perfect for engineers, consultants, operations professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to move into programme or portfolio management roles. Learn to align projects with organisational strategy, manage complexity at scale, and drive outcomes that matter to business leadership.
Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.
| Application Deadline | 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Program Start Date | 15 November 2026 |
Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.
| Fee or instalment | Amount | Due date / terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 | To be paid at the time of registration | Application fees are non-refundable; GST additional as applicable |
| Programme Fee | ₹1,65,000 | — | Programme fee (GST additional as applicable) |
| GST | ₹29,880 | — | GST on programme and applicable fees |
| Total Fee | ₹1,95,880 | — | Total inclusive of shown GST |
| Instalment 1 | ₹55,000 | Within one-week of offer rollout | GST will be additional as applicable |
| Instalment 2 | ₹55,000 | 30 days from the programme start date | GST will be additional as applicable |
| Instalment 3 | ₹55,000 | 60 days from the programme start date | GST will be additional as applicable |
Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.
Any candidate who is a graduate in any discipline is eligible to apply for the Certificate Programme in Advanced Project Management by IITM Pravartak - Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras.
The programme is ideal for early to mid-career professionals with 2 to 10 years of experience, existing Project Managers and functional leads, engineers, consultants, and operations professionals looking to transition into or advance within project management roles, and aspiring strategic leaders seeking to move into programme or portfolio management.
The programme is structured across 15 modules covering Foundation, Strategy and Governance; Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting; Risk, Control and Financial Decision-Making; Leadership, Teams and Stakeholder Management; Advanced Methodologies and Contract Management; Data Analytics, AI and Digital Transformation; Project Closure, Audit and Retrospective; and a 20-hour Capstone Project.
Participants will learn to plan and schedule projects using CPM and Earned Value Analysis, manage risk through Monte Carlo Simulation and contingency planning, apply Agile and Scrum frameworks, integrate AI and data analytics into project controls, lead virtual and cross-geographical teams, and manage contracts and project closure end to end.
The programme is 7 months long with 100+ learning hours including 60 hours of live instructor-led sessions, 20 hours of a Capstone Project, and 20 hours of assignments, case studies, and quizzes.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Project Planning and Scheduling Lead, Risk and Controls Manager, Agile Delivery Manager, Digital Project Manager, and Operations and Strategy Lead across industries including IT, construction, banking, manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting.
Project management is one of the fastest-growing professions in India. With a 33% projected growth in project management-oriented jobs globally by 2027 and India accounting for a significant share of this demand, certified project management professionals with advanced skills are in high demand across IT, infrastructure, manufacturing, and services sectors.
This is one of the best project management certification courses online in India, offered by IITM Pravartak - Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, India's NIRF Rank 1 engineering institution. It combines a rigorous curriculum, live sessions by esteemed IIT Madras faculty, hands-on tool training, a 20-hour Capstone Project, and an optional Campus Immersion at IIT Madras Research Park.
The programme is delivered entirely through live online Direct-to-Device (D2D) sessions conducted by esteemed IIT Madras faculty. It is not a recorded or self-paced programme.
The programme fee is ₹ 1,65,000 plus GST. An application fee of ₹ 1,000 plus GST is payable at the time of registration. Flexible instalment options are available for working professionals.
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About the primary institute
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a premier public research university and technical institute established in 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Recognised as an Institute of National Importance and granted Institute of Eminence status, IIT Madras has built a global reputation for excellence in engineering, science, management and interdisciplinary research. The institute combines rigorous academics with extensive laboratory and industry-facing research, producing leaders across technology, academia and entrepreneurship.
IIT Madras occupies an urban campus of approximately 620 acres adjacent to Chennai's Guindy National Park, offering a verdant, research-focused environment with residential facilities, advanced laboratories, specialised research centres and a university-affiliated research park. The institute is noted for its strong faculty pedigree, high-impact research centres (including RBC-DSAI and numerous Centres of Excellence), wide industry partnerships, and an active alumni community that has founded major companies and held senior global academic and corporate positions. IIT Madras also runs large-scale outreach and online/hybrid degree programmes that extend its teaching and research impact nationally and internationally.