AI Leadership Programme A Professional Certificate Programme in AI by IIM Kozhikode, designed to help business leaders apply AI in their domain, make strategic decisions, and drive measurable business outcomes - without coding. AI is already reshaping decisions across functions The question is - are you leading it or catching up? IIM Kozhikode : Legacy That Nurtures Excellence A Premier IIM Institution Established in 1996, IIM Kozhikode is one of India’s leading management institutes, known for academic excellence, innovation, and its strong focus on developing future-ready professionals. Top-Ranked in India & Globally Recognized Ranked 3rd in India’s top B-schools by NIRF, IIM Kozhikode is consistently recognized for its academic rigor, industry relevance, and global outlook. Driving Real-World Business Impact With a strong emphasis on practical learning, leadership development, and industry integration, IIM Kozhikode prepares professionals to solve complex business challenges and drive meaningful impact. Designed for Business Leaders Using AI to Drive Decisions and Outcomes No coding required. Built for business leaders. Business Leaders, Product, Strategy & Growth Leaders Responsible for business outcomes, team performance, and strategic decisions, looking to lead AI adoption to drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage Functional Leaders - Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Sales Leaders across functions who want to integrate AI into core workflows, decision-making, and business execution Consultants & Client Professionals Those looking to apply AI-driven solutions in client engagements, business problem-solving, and strategic advisory - to add tangible, differentiated value Business & Strategy Professionals Influence business direction and planning -looking to leverage AI for insights, decision-making, and organizational impact Most AI programmes teach concepts. This one prepares leaders how to act on them. 90 hrs Blended & Flexible learning Learn from IIMK faculty & active CXOs IIMK AI Immersion & Networking AI Economics: From Tokens Spent to Value Earned GenAI & Agentic AI integrated Enterprise AI Strategy & Execution Certification: IIM Kozhikode Credential from India's # 3 ranked IIM, NIRF 2026 Assessment Approach Participants are evaluated through continuous assessments, including quizzes, course-level evaluations, and applied projects designed to reinforce learning and real-world application. Weightage Distribution Capstone Project and Graded course-level assessments IIM Kozhikode will award a Certificate of Successful Completion to participants who will successfully complete all the programme modules and assesments. Your 26-Week Journey to Leading AI - From Opportunity to Impact Identify AI Impact (W1–4) Define a high-value business problem and prioritise AI opportunities Build AI Judgment (W5–8) Understand GenAI & Agentic AI and evaluate what works for your context Define AI Business Strategy (W9–12) Create a roadmap aligned to business goals, outcomes, and priorities Build AI Business Case (W13–16) Establish ROI, feasibility, and success metrics for your initiative Apply Strategy in Function (W17–22) Translate strategy into workflows and real business scenarios Validate,Scale & Present (W23–26) Refine through immersion and present a strategy ready for rollout The Complete Curriculum What you will lead - not just learn AI AI & Machine Learning Foundations - What every leader must know about AI Course 1: The AI Landscape - From Rules to Intelligence Course 2: Machine Learning in Business - Proven Applications Course 3: Data as the Foundation Workshops: AI Use Case Identification Workshop: Mapping business problems to AI solution types Workshops: Data Readiness Reality Check: Assessing your organization's data maturity Deliverables: (AI Dossier Chapter 1 - AI Opportunity Scan): Wk1 -AI Technology Decision Tree · Wk 2 → ML Use Case Mapping (your org) · Wk 3 → Data Readiness Scorecard · Wk 4 → Integrated Opportunity Scan Feature Engineering Decision-Making Data Governance Generative AI and Agentic AI - Understand the shift and stay ahead of it Course 1: Large Language Models - How They Work and Why It Matters Course 2: Multimodal AI - Beyond Text Course 3: Agentic AI - From Copilots to Autonomous Systems Course 4: Vendor Landscape and Risk Management Workshops: GenAI Security Deep-Dive: Key security considerations and risk management approaches in GenAI systems Workshops: Vendor Evaluation Workshop: Structured approaches for evaluating AI vendors and making informed selection decisions Deliverables: (AI Dossier Chapter 2 - Technology Assessment): Wk 5 → LLM Evaluation Matrix (your use cases) · Wk 6 → Multimodal AI Applicability Map · Wk 7 → Agentic AI Use Case Identification · Wk 8 → Vendor Evaluation Scorecard Vendor Assessment Risk Management AI Across Business Functions: Opportunity Discovery - Find the AI opportunities in your function Course 1: Organizational AI Maturity Assessment Course 2: Find the highest-value AI opportunities across function - Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, etc.- 20+ Use Cases That Drive Value Course 3: Competitive Intelligence and Workforce Strategy Workshops: AI Maturity Self-Assessment Workshop: Structured approach to assess organizational AI readiness and identify key improvement areas Workshops: Opportunity Portfolio and Workforce Mapping: Framework to identify, prioritize, and align AI opportunities with business goals and workforce impact Deliverables: (AI Dossier Chapter 3 - Opportunity Portfolio): Wk 9 → AI Readiness Self-Assessment · Wk 10 → Functional Use Case Portfolio · Wk 11 → Competitive AI Landscape Scan · Wk 12 → Opportunity Prioritization Matrix Governance Readiness Opportunity Prioritization Workforce-Planning Change-Readiness AI Business Transformation AI Strategy Design and Governance - Design your AI strategy. Set the rules. Own the risk. Course 1: Strategic Planning and Business Case Development Course 2: Governance and Responsible AI Course 3: Regulatory Compliance and Architecture Decisions Workshops: Business Case Development Lab: Structured approach to build and validate a robust business case for AI initiatives Workshops: Governance Framework Design: Designing governance structures and responsible AI practices for effective oversight Deliverables: (AI Dossier Chapter 4 - Strategy & Governance Framework): Wk 13 → AI Business Case (financial model) · Wk 14 → Governance Operating Model · Wk 15 → Regulatory Risk Assessment & Compliance Checklist · Wk 16 → Integrated Strategy & Governance Plan Strategic Thinking Agentic AI Governance AI regulatory Compliance Risk Mitigation Decision Making Industry Specific Regulations AI Implementation and Pilot Execution - Pilot-to-scale playbook Course 1: Pilot Design and Execution Course 2: Prompt Engineering and RAG Course 3: Agentic Implementation and AI Product Management Workshops: Pilot Kickoff Workshop: Guidance on planning, scoping, and initiating AI pilot projects effectively Workshops: Prompt Engineering Lab: Practical introduction to designing and refining prompts for real-world AI applications Deliverables: (AI Dossier Chapter 5 - Pilot Results & Lessons Learned): Wk 17 → Pilot Scope & Tool Selection · Wk 18 → Core Build & Implementation · Wk 19 → Testing, Feedback & Iteration · Wk 20 → Pilot Results Documentation AI Pilot Design Resource Planning Prompt Engineering Multimodal Prompting Workflow Automation Tool Integration AI Product Management Platform Selection AI Economics, Measuring Impact, Scaling AI, and Organizational Transformation Course 1: AI Economics, Performance Measurement and Value Demonstration Course 2: Stakeholder Communication and Scaling Decisions Course 3: Production Scaling and Organizational Transformation Workshops: ROI Presentation Lab: Document outcomes and communicate the value of AI initiatives effectively Workshops: Scaling Strategy Workshop: Framework for planning the scale-up of AI initiatives with the right operating model and adoption approach Deliverables: (AI Dossier Chapter 6 - Scaling Strategy) Wk 21 → ROI Analysis & Metrics Framework · Wk 22 → Executive Stakeholder Deck · Wk 23 → Production Scaling Plan (incl. FinOps) · Wk 24 → Change Mgmt & Adoption Playbook ROI-Measurement Data-Storytelling Stakeholder Communication Scaling Strategy Performance Management Change Management Operating Model Design Scaling AI Agents AI Project : Leadership Capstone - Walk out with an AI plan for your organisation. Not just a certificate. Capstone Kickoff and Structure Review Strategy Document Workshop Presentation Dry Run with Executive Panel Final Preparation and Submission Deliverables: AI Strategy Document and Executive Presentation Business Storytelling Problem Solving Stakeholder-Alignment Executive-Presentation Strategic Recommendation The tools reshaping business. Understand the landscape. Direct the choices. Microsoft Copilot Google Analytics 4 Microsoft Purview AWS Bedrock Console THE LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE: AI PROJECT DOSSIER Leave with an AI strategy for your organisation. Not just a certificate. Every module feeds into a real deliverable - an AI leadership plan built around your function, your organisation, and your domain. Reviewed by IIM Kozhikode faculty. Ready to execute. Domain-Specific Enterprise Ready Choose the business problem that matters most to you - Work on a real problem from your function Build your AI strategy - module by module - Translate each module into a concrete business deliverable Design and execute an end-to-end AI solution - From use cases and AI selection (GenAI, Agentic) to execution Test it against enterprise reality - with peers who've seen it fail - Refine your approach through peer and expert scrutiny Present to IIM Kozhikode faculty as you would to leadership - Leave with a strategy that is ready to execute in your organization AI in Action: Enterprise Case Studies That Define AI-First Transformation *Case studies are indicative and may change. All product and company names are trademarks of their owners; use does not imply affiliation or endorsement. AI in Operations AI-led yield, energy, and maintenance optimization across 50+ models in blast furnaces and mills. AI in Marketing Content production for 400+ brands across 190 countries: slow and expensive. AI in Customer Service Complex customer queries require manual intervention despite existing virtual assistants. AI projects took 15 months due to sequential governance approvals. Now governance speeds deployment, with AI models in production. AI in Manufacturing Equipment downtime and slow repairs limiting throughput and driving high maintenance costs. Experts Shaping the Programme Faculty and Industry Experts Faculty and Industry Experts Prof. Shovan Chowdhury Professor, Programme Director Department of Decision Sciences and Operations Management. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, consulting, and executive education, he specialises in business analytics, predictive modelling, statistical learning, and data-driven decision-making. He is a recipient of the Emerald Literati Award 2019, has undergone executive training at Harvard Business School, and has taught more than 5,000 executives across analytics-focused programmes. He has also co-authored books on applied statistics, forecasting, and predictive analytics, and has published extensively in leading international journals in statistics, analytics, and operations research. Prof. Mohammed Abdulla Associate Professor, Programme Director Department of Information Systems. With a PhD and M.E. from Indian Institute of Science, he specialises in machine learning, multi-criteria decision making, and information systems. His experience spans academia and industry, including roles as Assistant Professor in Avionics at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and as a Researcher in General Motors R&D. He has published research on reinforcement learning, decision-making algorithms, cloud systems, and low-code/no-code technologies, and serves on the Technical Core Committee of the Kerala State IT Mission. Srikanta Mukherjee Chief Technology Officer An experienced technology and business transformation leader with deep expertise in enterprise AI, digital strategy, and large-scale technology implementation. He has worked extensively at the intersection of business and technology, helping organisations translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes. Chief AI, Data & Analytics Officer An AI engineer and full-stack developer known for building practical AI-powered products across healthcare, web, and enterprise systems. His work spans generative AI, agentic systems, image search, and AI application development, with a strong focus on shipping scalable solutions quickly and effectively. A data scientist, GenAI architect, and corporate trainer with 18+ years of experience delivering end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions for Fortune 500 enterprises. His work spans the full modern AI stack - from classical ML and deep learning to LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI - and he has trained th 2-day IIM Kozhikode Campus Immersion: Where strategy meets the people who execute it Immersion Highlights Leadership cohort networking - The relationships built across industries, functions and organisations Faculty & Industry Masterclasses - Learn from top experts Leadership Capstone Presentation - Present your AI solution to faculty AI Strategy Case Competition - Solve a live business challenge in teams Governance Crisis Simulation - Respond to a live AI incident under time pressure AI Leadership outcomes: What you will be able to do as a leader Own AI strategy for your function or business Lead AI transformation initiatives from pilot to scale Evaluate and challenge vendor AI claims Make smarter & faster decisions using right AI tools Build and lead AI-ready talent your organization needs Govern AI ethically and responsibly and build board-level trust We will be there right through your learning journey Learning Experience Support & Assistance

Networking & Peer Learning Videos from top faculty and world-class industry experts Industry-oriented projects for real AI & ML exposure Live interventions from experts Real time doubt clearing sessions Telegram channel for learner communication Query assistance when you’re stuck anywhere Learning experience and completion support Discussion forum to resolve doubts and learn from peers Career preparation modules AI-powered Profile builder High-impact networking events Post-program career support Online discussion forum to get doubts clarified Network and collaborate with peers PCP in AI for Business Professionals Course Fee Reserve your seat Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Submit Application Submit your application on upgrad.com. The admissions committee will review your application details. Receive Offer Letter Once shortlisted, you will receive an offer letter. Reserve Your Seat Upon receiving the offer letter you can proceed to confirm your candidature by paying the block amount AI Has Already Changed Business. Most Professionals and Most Courses Haven’t Caught Up. Too Technical to Apply Too Theoretical to Use Tool Overload Without Clarity No Domain Relevance No Clear Outcome IIM Kozhikode Programme Built for business professionals - no coding, practical and accessible Hands-on, application-driven learning in real business contexts Structured approach - learn what to use, when, and how Domain-specific learning across Marketing, Finance, Ops, HR, etc. Apply and deploy AI in your own role or domain to drive measurable business impact Built for engineers - heavy coding, ML, and technical depth Concepts and frameworks without real application Exposure to multiple tools without knowing when or why to use them Generic content not aligned to your function or role Ends with knowledge, not real capability IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals Program IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals is a 6-month, blended Professional Certificate Program in AI for Business Professionals, built for leaders who need to make AI decisions, not just understand AI concepts. 88% of companies now use AI in at least one business function, yet most non-technical professionals are stuck choosing between courses that are too technical to follow or too theoretical to apply. This AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program from IIM Kozhikode is designed to eliminate that choice entirely; no coding required. 90+ hours of self-paced content, live workshops, and applied projects 6 modules plus a Leadership Capstone, built around your own organization's AI opportunity A 2-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode, with a case competition and capstone presentation A Certificate of Successful Completion from IIM Kozhikode This program is also referred to informally as the AI for Business Professionals Course or the IIM Kozhikode AI Course, though the official name on your credential is the Professional Certificate Program in AI for Business Professionals. About IIM Kozhikode Here's the institute behind this AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program from IIM Kozhikode. Established in 1996, with its first Post Graduate Program launched in 1997 Ranked 3rd among India's top B-schools by NIRF 2025 (Management), among India's Top 3 for the third consecutive year Globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK), debuted in the Financial Times Rankings in 2023 Ranked #76 globally in the FT Open-Enrolment Executive Education Rankings 2025 Delivered close to 1,450 MDP programs over two decades, training 55,000+ participants from 200+ organizations, including several Fortune 500 companies Why Choose this Professional Certificate Program in AI for Business Professionals? The IIMK AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program teaches how to apply AI in your domain and your organization, not just understand it in the abstract. Learn AI Without Coding: Learn AI without a technical background, anchored to a real business deliverable in every module. Apply AI Across Business Functions: AI playbooks across Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Sales, not one-size-fits-all AI theory. Develop an Enterprise AI Strategy: Implement a real AI solution inside your own organization, not a simulation or case study. Understand Modern AI Technologies: Understand how modern AI systems actually work, so you can evaluate vendors and direct implementation with confidence. Earn a Prestigious IIM Kozhikode Credential: Earn a Certificate of Successful Completion, with a 2-day campus immersion built in. This is fundamentally different from an IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Course focused on classical strategy frameworks. Here, every framework is built specifically around AI-led decisions. Who Should Enroll in this AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program from IIM Kozhikode? Unlike a general Professional Certificate Program in Business Management IIM Kozhikode offers for broader strategy training, the AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program from IIM Kozhikode is built for leaders driving business outcomes with AI specifically, not for engineers learning to code. Business Leaders, Product, Strategy & Growth Leaders: Responsible for delivering results and looking to lead AI adoption for efficiency and competitive edge. Functional Leaders in Finance, Marketing, Operations, Sales, HR: Domain professionals who want to integrate AI directly into functional workflows and decision-making. Business & Analytics Professionals: Involved in planning and reporting, looking to leverage AI for sharper insights and organizational impact. Consultants & Client Professionals: Applying AI-driven solutions in client engagements and strategic advisory work. This AI for Business Professionals Certification is not designed for those seeking deep technical or coding skills. It's built for professionals who need to lead, direct, and evaluate AI, not build it from scratch. Curriculum of IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals The IIMK AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program runs across a 26-week journey, from opportunity identification to a final leadership presentation, and the Curriculum of IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals reflects that progression stage by stage. Identify AI Impact AI & Machine Learning Foundations Understand AI fundamentals, identify business problems, assess data readiness, and map AI opportunities. Build AI Judgment Generative AI & Agentic AI Learn how LLMs, multimodal AI, and AI agents work while evaluating AI vendors, risks, and enterprise use cases. Define AI Business Strategy AI Opportunities Across Business Functions Assess organizational AI readiness, identify high-impact use cases, and build a prioritized AI opportunity portfolio. Build AI Business Case AI Strategy, Business Case & Governance Develop an AI business case, design governance frameworks, evaluate ROI, and understand AI regulations and compliance. Apply Strategy in Function AI Pilot Execution Design and implement an AI pilot, apply prompt engineering, integrate AI into business workflows, and manage implementation. Validate, Scale & Present Leadership Capstone Refine your AI strategy through campus immersion, present your AI project to an industry panel, and graduate with a rollout-ready AI implementation plan. Tools Used in AI for Business Professionals Certification Program from IIMK The AI for Business Professionals Certification program introduces participants to practical AI technologies and business frameworks that help evaluate, implement, and scale AI initiatives across business functions. Content, Analysis & Decision Support Use AI to create content, analyse data, and support faster business decisions. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Notion, Microsoft Excel Automation, AI Workflows & Productivity Automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows across business functions. Zapier, Microsoft Copilot, n8n, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Miro, Make Agentic AI Systems Design autonomous AI agents to execute complex, multi-step business tasks. CrewAI, AgentGPT.io, AutoGPT, LangChain Prompt Engineering & AI Interaction Craft effective prompts and workflows to generate reliable AI outputs. PromptBase, OpenAI Playground, Anthropic Data, Documents & No-Code AI Extract insights from business data and documents and build AI solutions without coding. Obvious AI, DataRobot, Dify, NotebookLM, Google AutoML, Flowise Multimodal AI (Image, Video, Voice) Create images, videos, and audio content using AI for business use cases. Midjourney, OpenAI Sora, Whisper, Runway, ElevenLabs, DALL·E 3 Enterprise AI, Analytics & Governance Deploy AI at scale, analyse business performance, and ensure governance and compliance. Tableau, Google Analytics 4, Power BI, OneTrust, Microsoft Azure OpenAI, Monte Carlo, IBM watsonx, Cloudera AI Models & Ecosystem Understand the AI model ecosystem and platforms powering modern AI applications. Mistral AI, Hugging Face, LlamaIndex IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals Syllabus The IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Program follows a practical, business-focused curriculum that helps professionals understand AI, develop enterprise AI strategies, and apply AI across key business functions through hands-on projects and a leadership capstone. Module 1: AI & Machine Learning Foundations (Weeks 1-4) The AI landscape, machine learning in business, data as strategic infrastructure Workshops: AI Use Case Identification, Data Readiness Reality Check Deliverable: AI Opportunity Scan Module 2: Generative AI & Agentic AI (Weeks 5-8) LLMs, multimodal AI, autonomous agents, vendor landscape and risk management Workshops: GenAI Security Deep-Dive, Vendor Evaluation Workshop Deliverable: Technology Assessment Module 3: AI Across Business Functions (Weeks 9-12) Organizational AI maturity assessment, 20+ use cases across functions, competitive intelligence Workshops: AI Maturity Self-Assessment, Opportunity Portfolio and Workforce Mapping Deliverable: Opportunity Portfolio Module 4: AI Strategy, Business Case & Governance (Weeks 13-16) Business case development, responsible AI, DPDP Act and EU AI Act compliance Workshops: Business Case Development Lab, Governance Framework Design Deliverable: Strategy & Governance Framework Module 5: AI Implementation & Pilot Execution (Weeks 17-20) Pilot design, prompt engineering and RAG, agentic implementation Workshops: Pilot Kickoff Workshop, Prompt Engineering Lab Deliverable: Pilot Results & Lessons Learned Module 6: Measuring Impact, Scaling & Leading Change (Weeks 21-24) ROI measurement, stakeholder communication, production scaling and change management Workshops: ROI Presentation Lab, Scaling Strategy Workshop Deliverable: Scaling Strategy Leadership Capstone (Weeks 25-26) Capstone kickoff, strategy document workshop, presentation dry run with an executive panel Deliverable: AI Strategy Document and Executive Presentation at IIM Kozhikode campus IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals Fees The IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Program offers a transparent fee structure with flexible payment options, including EMI facilities, making it easier for working professionals to build practical AI leadership skills. IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals Program Cost INR 1,99,000 (total) Seat Reservation INR 10,000 block amount Program Duration 6 months (26 weeks) When comparing IIM Kozhikode fees with IIM AI course fees at other institutes or exploring the Professional Certificate Program in Business Management IIM Kozhikode offers, this program provides a more affordable learning option. Its total fee is significantly lower than the IIM Kozhikode MBA for Working Professionals fees structure because it is a professional certificate program rather than a full-fledged degree program. Eligibility Criteria of IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals To apply for the IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Course, candidates should meet the following eligibility requirements: Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Assessment: Continuous evaluation through quizzes, course-level assessments, and the Leadership Capstone project. Certification criteria: IIM Kozhikode awards a Certificate of Successful Completion to participants who complete all program modules and assessments successfully. The Eligibility Criteria of IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals is intentionally broad across functions, since the Professional Certificate Program in AI for Business Professionals is designed for a mixed cohort of senior professionals rather than one narrow specialism. How to Apply for IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals Applying for the IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Course is a simple three-step process. Once you submit your application, the admissions team reviews your profile, and shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter before confirming their seat. Submit your application: Apply online at upgrad.com. The admissions committee reviews your application details. Receive your offer letter: Once shortlisted, you receive an offer letter from IIM Kozhikode. Reserve your seat: Confirm your candidature by paying the INR 10,000 block amount. Frequently Asked Questions 1 . What is IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals? The IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals program is a 6-month executive certificate designed to help working professionals lead AI-driven business transformation. It covers Generative AI, Agentic AI, enterprise AI strategy, and practical business applications without requiring a coding background. 2 . Who should enroll in this IIMK AI for Business Professionals Certificate Program? This program is ideal for business leaders, functional managers in finance, marketing, operations, HR, and sales, consultants, entrepreneurs, and analytics professionals with at least three years of work experience who want to integrate AI into business strategy and decision-making. 3 . What are the Eligibility Criteria of IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals? Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university and have a minimum of three years of full-time professional work experience. No coding or technical AI background is required. 4 . What is the IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals Fees? The IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals fees are INR 1,99,000, with EMI options starting from INR 6,825 per month. Applicants are also required to pay a seat-blocking amount of INR 10,000 to confirm their admission. 5 . How long does this AI for Business Professionals course take? The program runs for 6 months (26 weeks) and includes 90+ hours of blended learning across six modules, practical workshops, case studies, and a leadership capstone project. 6 . What is the learning format for this IIM Kozhikode AI course? The program follows a blended online learning format that combines self-paced learning, live expert sessions, interactive workshops, and a 2-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode, providing both flexibility and networking opportunities. 7 . What will I build during the Leadership Capstone? Participants develop an AI Strategy Document and deliver an executive presentation based on a real business challenge from their organization. The capstone helps learners apply AI concepts to practical business transformation initiatives. 8 . Does this program cover Generative AI and Agentic AI? Yes. The curriculum includes dedicated modules on Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal AI, Agentic AI, prompt engineering, AI governance, and enterprise AI implementation strategies. 9 . What AI for Business Professionals certification do I receive after completing this program? Upon successfully completing the program and meeting all academic requirements, participants receive a Certificate of Successful Completion from IIM Kozhikode, validating their expertise in strategic AI for business. 10 . Does this course require a technical or engineering background? No. The program is specifically designed for business professionals and leaders from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. It focuses on AI strategy, adoption, and business impact rather than programming or machine learning development. 11 . How to Apply for IIM Kozhikode Strategic AI for Business Professionals? To apply, complete the online application through upGrad, submit your academic and professional details, receive an offer letter if shortlisted, and confirm your admission by paying the INR 10,000 seat-blocking amount. upGrad Learner Support Talk to our experts. We are available 7 days a week, 10 AM to 7 PM Indian Nationals Foreign Nationals