IIM Nagpur PG Certificate in AI & GenAI for Managers
The PG Certificate Programme in AI and Generative AI for Managers, offered by IIM Nagpur in association with TimesPro, is an eight-month programme designed for working professionals seeking to lead in an AI-driven business environment. Combining a structured four-module curriculum with a two-day campus immersion at IIM Nagpur, the programme equips participants with the strategic, technical, and functional knowledge required to evaluate AI investments, govern responsible adoption, and drive enterprise transformation. The curriculum spans AI and Gen-AI fundamentals, applied machine learning, advanced AI frameworks, leveraging AI across business domains including marketing, finance, HR, supply chain, and operations, and strategic aspects of AI culminating in a capstone project on implementing AI for business impact. Participants develop the ability to assess ROI, manage risk, and translate AI capabilities into measurable organisational outcomes. Designed for senior and mid-level leaders, functional managers, digital transformation leads, tech professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs, the programme delivers IIM Nagpur academic credentials along with alumni status benefits.
Instructors:
Dr. Sujeet Kumar Sharma
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Roy
English
Course Start Date:
27th Jun, 2026
Application Deadline:
23rd May, 2026
Duration:
8 Months
₹ 2,00,000
Overview
The PG Certificate Programme in AI and Generative AI for Managers by IIM Nagpur is an eight-month programme crafted for working professionals who need to lead in an increasingly AI-powered business world. Delivered through TimesPro in partnership with IIM Nagpur, the programme bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and practical business leadership. It is structured around four focused modules and complemented by a capstone project and a two-day residential campus immersion at IIM Nagpur. Participants gain the analytical and strategic tools to evaluate AI investments, govern responsible AI adoption, assess ROI, manage implementation risk, and drive cross-functional AI transformation.
Why Technology & Analytics?
This programme stands apart as one of the most practitioner-focused AI certification courses in India for managers. Unlike purely technical AI courses, it is built specifically for business leaders who need strategic clarity rather than coding expertise. The IIM Nagpur brand brings academic rigour, credibility, and a prestigious alumni network. The curriculum delivers end-to-end AI leadership capability from fundamentals to enterprise-level strategic deployment. The capstone project ensures participants walk away with a real, actionable AI implementation plan. The two-day campus immersion adds direct faculty access and peer networking. For professionals managing digital transformation or advising organisations on AI strategy, this programme provides the structured knowledge framework to move from uncertainty to confident leadership.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
IIM Nagpur PG Certificate with alumni status
Four structured modules covering AI fundamentals to enterprise strategy
Two-day campus immersion at IIM Nagpur
Capstone project: Implementing AI for Business Impact
Covers AI applications in marketing, finance, HR, supply chain, and operations
Focus on AI governance, ROI assessment, and responsible adoption
Designed for working professionals with no coding prerequisite
Direct-to-device delivery for flexible learning
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Who is this programme for?
Corporate leaders and senior managers responsible for strategy and growth
Functional managers in marketing, finance, HR, operations, and supply chain
Digital and transformation leads managing automation, analytics, or AI initiatives
Tech professionals and solution architects seeking stronger business alignment
Consultants and advisors guiding organisations on AI strategy
Entrepreneurs and business builders integrating AI into products and operations
Minimum Eligibility
Working professionals across industries
Selection based on application review and credentials
Self-sponsored and corporate nominations accepted
Senior or mid-level managers preferred
Professionals in marketing, finance, HR, operations, supply chain, or technology
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Who is the programme for?
Admission is open to working professionals from diverse industries and functions. Selection is based on a review of the applicant credentials and application, with both self-sponsored and corporate-nominated candidates eligible. The application process involves initial registration, counselling from programme advisors, preliminary fee payment, document verification, interview if applicable, offer letter acceptance, and onboarding. The programme does not require a technical background. For financial support, learners may explore education loan options through authorised lending partners.
Selection process
How to apply?
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured across four core modules and a capstone project. Module 1 covers AI and Gen-AI Fundamentals. Module 2 covers Applied Machine Learning and Advanced AI Frameworks. Module 3 covers Leveraging AI Applications Across Business Domains including marketing, finance, HR, supply chain, and operations. Module 4 covers Strategic Aspects of AI and Gen-AI including governance, ROI, and risk management. The Capstone Project on Implementing AI for Business Impact ties the curriculum together. The two-day campus immersion at IIM Nagpur supplements online learning with face-to-face academic engagement.
There are 7 semesters in this course
Module 1: AI and Gen-AI Fundamentals provides a structured introduction to artificial intelligence and generative AI, covering core principles, terminologies, and the evolving AI landscape. Participants explore how AI technologies work at a conceptual level and develop vocabulary needed to engage confidently in strategic discussions. Module 2: Applied Machine Learning and Advanced AI Frameworks covers how machine learning models are trained, evaluated, and deployed, along with advanced AI frameworks relevant to enterprise adoption. Module 3: Leveraging AI Applications Across Business Domains is the most functionally focused module, exploring AI use cases in marketing, finance, HR, supply chain, and operations, enabling participants to evaluate opportunities and build implementation roadmaps. Module 4: Strategic Aspects of AI and Gen-AI addresses AI ethics, responsible adoption, risk assessment, ROI measurement, and cross-functional change management. The Capstone Project brings all modules together, requiring participants to develop a comprehensive AI strategy for a real business challenge.
Module 1: AI and Gen-AI Fundamentals
Module 2: Applied Machine Learning and Advanced AI Frameworks
Module 3: Leveraging AI Applications Across Business Domains
Module 4: Strategic Aspects of AI and Gen-AI
Capstone Project: Implementing AI for Business Impact
Complimentary access to Advanced LLM Development in Generative AI
Bonus Module: Agentic AI Topics
Programme Length
8 months, delivered online with a two-day campus immersion at IIM Nagpur
Whom you will learn from?
Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Instructors
Dr. Sujeet Kumar Sharma
Dean (Research & PhD Programmes) and Professor in the ‘Decision Science & Information Systems’ area at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur
Dr. Sujeet K. Sharma is Dean (Research & PhD Programmes) and Professor in the ‘Decision Science & Information Systems’ area at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur. Dr. Sharma has been teaching for more than 23 years in India, Oman, and Bahrain, giving him broad experience in teaching and interacting with students across multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Before joining IIM Nagpur, Dr. Sharma worked with IIM Tiruchirappalli, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, and Birla Institute of Technology, International Center, Bahrain. Dr. Sharma won the 'Best Researcher Award' at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, in 2018. He organized the IFIP WG 8.6 Conference 2020 and 2023 as a conference chair at IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIM Nagpur, respectively. He has also served as a Track Chair for the International Conference of Information Systems (ICIS) 2023. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Systems and Information Technology (ABDC B, Emerald Publishing). In addition, he serves as an associate editor of Communications of AIS (ABDC A), a coordinating editor for Information Systems Frontiers (ABDC A), and a Senior Editor for Information Systems Management (ABDC B)
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Roy
Faculty Member in the Decision Science & Information Systems area at IIM Nagpur
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Roy is a Faculty Member in the Decision Science & Information Systems area at IIM Nagpur. Dr. Roy received his M. Tech and PhD degrees from the National Institute of Technology, Patna. He received a Certificate of Excellence for securing top rank in the M. Tech program. He has five years of teaching experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. Before joining IIM Nagpur, he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department at IIIT Surat. His research interests include machine learning and AI-based solutions for social networks and e-commerce.
Tuition Fee
Specific fee details are not published on the programme page. Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire through TimesPro or speak with a programme advisor for detailed fee information, payment schedule options, and corporate pricing. For financial assistance, education loan options are available through authorised lending partners. Corporate nominations are accepted, with customised group pricing available through TimesPro's enterprise solutions team.
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Learning Experience
The programme is delivered through a direct-to-device format, allowing working professionals to access learning materials flexibly. The online component is structured across four progressive modules, enabling systematic capability building over eight months. The two-day campus immersion at IIM Nagpur bridges online learning with real academic engagement, offering faculty interactions and peer collaboration. The capstone project requires participants to design an AI implementation strategy for a real business context, ensuring tangible career-relevant output.
University Experience
IIM Nagpur is one of India's IIM system institutions, offering management programmes that uphold the academic standards of the IIM brand. Participants benefit from the campus immersion component, which provides direct faculty interactions and engagement with a cohort of working professionals. Upon successful completion, participants receive an IIM Nagpur PG Certificate and alumni status, providing access to the alumni network and the professional benefits of institutional affiliation.
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About the University
Established in 2015 under the mentorship of IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Nagpur is a premier management institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The institute aims to create value-driven leaders and global managers through a strong curriculum and innovative teaching methods. IIM Nagpur shifted to its new 132-acre campus at MIHAN in November 2021, providing state-of-the-art facilities to enhance the learning experience.
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Total Students
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Faculty Members
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NIRF Management Rank
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Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Ministry of Education, Government of India
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National Board of Accreditation
Faculties
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Instructors
Dr. Sujeet Kumar Sharma
Dean (Research & PhD Programmes) and Professor in the ‘Decision Science & Information Systems’ area at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur
Dr. Sujeet K. Sharma is Dean (Research & PhD Programmes) and Professor in the ‘Decision Science & Information Systems’ area at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur. Dr. Sharma has been teaching for more than 23 years in India, Oman, and Bahrain, giving him broad experience in teaching and interacting with students across multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Before joining IIM Nagpur, Dr. Sharma worked with IIM Tiruchirappalli, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, and Birla Institute of Technology, International Center, Bahrain. Dr. Sharma won the 'Best Researcher Award' at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, in 2018. He organized the IFIP WG 8.6 Conference 2020 and 2023 as a conference chair at IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIM Nagpur, respectively. He has also served as a Track Chair for the International Conference of Information Systems (ICIS) 2023. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Systems and Information Technology (ABDC B, Emerald Publishing). In addition, he serves as an associate editor of Communications of AIS (ABDC A), a coordinating editor for Information Systems Frontiers (ABDC A), and a Senior Editor for Information Systems Management (ABDC B)
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Roy
Faculty Member in the Decision Science & Information Systems area at IIM Nagpur
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Roy is a Faculty Member in the Decision Science & Information Systems area at IIM Nagpur. Dr. Roy received his M. Tech and PhD degrees from the National Institute of Technology, Patna. He received a Certificate of Excellence for securing top rank in the M. Tech program. He has five years of teaching experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. Before joining IIM Nagpur, he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department at IIIT Surat. His research interests include machine learning and AI-based solutions for social networks and e-commerce.
Career services
The Career Development Services at IIM Nagpur provide extensive support for placements through organized recruitment drives and industry interactions. The placement process includes pre-placement talks, interviews, and workshops to prepare students for the corporate world. The institute has successfully placed its students with leading companies across various sectors, ensuring a smooth transition from academia to industry.
100%
Placement Rate
16.29 LPA
Average Package
38.40 LPA
Highest Package
Course Start Date:
27th Jun, 2026
Application Deadline:
23rd May, 2026
Duration:
8 Months
₹ 2,00,000
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