This 10-month Executive Certificate Programme for Strategic Chief Marketing Officers is designed for high-potential emerging leaders and aspiring CMOs. The curriculum develops strategic, operational and technological leadership skills through a blend of online learning and campus immersion. Participants gain expertise in modern marketing concepts while maintaining their careers, with access to distinguished faculty, industry masterclasses, and the prestigious IIM Raipur alumni network.
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- Course Start Date: - Coming Soon 
- Application Deadline: - To be announced 
- Duration: - 10 Months 
₹ 2,46,810
₹ 3,06,564
Overview
The Executive Certificate Programme for Strategic CMOs at IIM Raipur is a comprehensive 10-month program designed to develop future marketing leaders. Combining online learning with campus immersion, it offers practical insights through masterclasses, simulations, and real-world projects. The program focuses on strategic marketing, customer analytics, and digital transformation.
Why Management?
IIM Raipur's CMO program stands out through its blend of academic excellence and industry relevance. Key features include masterclasses by industry leaders, game-based simulations, and a curriculum designed for working professionals. The program offers executive alumni status and networking opportunities with industry pioneers.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
- Live online weekend classes 
- Five masterclass sessions by industry CMOs 
- Game-based marketing simulations 
- IIM Raipur Executive Alumni status 
- Networking opportunities 
- Campus immersion experience 
- Customized curriculum for working professionals 
Who is this programme for?
- Mid to senior-level marketing professionals 
- High-potential emerging leaders 
- Aspiring Chief Marketing Officers 
- Professionals with 5+ years experience 
- Marketing managers seeking strategic expertise 
Minimum Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree with 50% marks 
- Minimum 5 years of work experience 
- Demonstrated career progression 
- Statement of purpose required 
Who is the programme for?
The program follows a rigorous selection process evaluating candidates' professional experience and career progression. Admission requires a bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks and 5 years of work experience. The curriculum is delivered through weekend online sessions and includes campus visits.
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Curriculum
The curriculum covers six key modules: Understanding Customers and Markets, Design Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Execute Business Decisions, Demonstrate Leadership, and Thinking Strategically. Each module integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications through case studies and simulations.
There are 6 semesters in this course
The program is structured into six comprehensive modules delivered over 10 months. Starting with customer understanding and market analysis, it progresses through strategic marketing design, social media management, business execution, leadership development, and strategic thinking. Each module incorporates real-world applications through case studies, projects, and simulations.
Understand Customers and Markets through Data
Design Marketing Strategy
Social Media
Execute Business Decisions
Demonstrate Leadership
Thinking Strategically
Programme Length
The 10-month program is designed for working professionals with classes scheduled on weekends. The format includes live online sessions, masterclasses, and campus immersion components.
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
Assistant Professor (Marketing) at IIM Raipur
Dr. Pravesh Kumar Padamwar currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at IIM Raipur, where he also earned his Ph.D., building upon his B.Tech. in mechanical engineering from NIT Calicut. His diverse career spans 13 years, including nine years of industry experience with Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. and Hilti India Pvt. Ltd. in B2B sales and business development, before transitioning to academia through positions at IIM Sambalpur and IMI Bhubaneswar. His academic work focuses on consumer decision making, thinking style, and experimental studies, with publications in reputed journals and extensive teaching experience in various marketing courses.
Professor of Marketing, IIM Raipur
He has established himself as a faculty member in the Marketing Management department at IIM Raipur, building upon his academic foundations of a PhD from IIM Indore and an MBA from Medicaps Institute of Technology and Management, Indore. His scholarly work has garnered recognition, notably winning the best paper award at the ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on Global Issues on Management in 2017 for his research on Licensing or Compensating Behaviour, and he specializes in Consumer Behaviour, Service Marketing, and Decision Strategy.
Tuition Fee
The Executive Certificate Programme for Strategic CMOs at IIM Raipur has a total program fee of ₹2,59,800 + GST, structured into multiple installments for easier payment management. The payment schedule includes a registration fee of ₹25,000 + GST (which includes a non-refundable application fee of ₹2,000), followed by three installments of ₹80,000 + GST, ₹80,000 + GST, and ₹74,800 + GST respectively. For corporate participants, the institute offers a special bulk discount of up to 10% on the program fee for groups of 5 or more participants from the same organization, with the exact discount determined on a case-by-case basis. Education loan facilities are available for participants who require financial assistance, and interested candidates can contact program counselors to explore loan options and custom financing solutions based on individual circumstances. The program fee covers all live online classes on weekends, campus immersion at IIM Raipur, access to marketing simulations, five exclusive masterclass sessions with CMOs, all program materials and resources, and Executive Alumni Status benefits valid for three years.
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Learning Experience
Participants experience a blend of synchronous online learning, interactive sessions, and hands-on projects. The program features game-based simulations, masterclasses by industry leaders, and peer learning opportunities.
University Experience
Students benefit from IIM Raipur's virtual learning environment and campus resources. The program includes access to digital libraries, alumni network, and campus facilities during immersion. Participants receive executive alumni status with networking opportunities.
Word from the Directors

Prof. Pravesh Kumar Padamwar
Assistant Professor (Marketing) at IIM Raipur
Empowering present and future CMOs
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About the University

Established in 2010 by the Government of India, IIM Raipur is a premier business school located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The institute is recognized as an Institution of National Importance and operates from a state-of-the-art 200-acre campus in Atal Nagar. IIM Raipur focuses on preparing ethical leaders committed to business excellence while maintaining social consciousness in nation-building
#14
NIRF Management Ranking 2024
#11
IIRF Ranking 2024
19.7LPA
Average Package 2024
Affiliation & Recognition
Ministry of Education India
AICTE
Institute of national importance status
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Instructors
Assistant Professor (Marketing) at IIM Raipur
Dr. Pravesh Kumar Padamwar currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at IIM Raipur, where he also earned his Ph.D., building upon his B.Tech. in mechanical engineering from NIT Calicut. His diverse career spans 13 years, including nine years of industry experience with Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. and Hilti India Pvt. Ltd. in B2B sales and business development, before transitioning to academia through positions at IIM Sambalpur and IMI Bhubaneswar. His academic work focuses on consumer decision making, thinking style, and experimental studies, with publications in reputed journals and extensive teaching experience in various marketing courses.
Professor of Marketing, IIM Raipur
He has established himself as a faculty member in the Marketing Management department at IIM Raipur, building upon his academic foundations of a PhD from IIM Indore and an MBA from Medicaps Institute of Technology and Management, Indore. His scholarly work has garnered recognition, notably winning the best paper award at the ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on Global Issues on Management in 2017 for his research on Licensing or Compensating Behaviour, and he specializes in Consumer Behaviour, Service Marketing, and Decision Strategy.
Career services
IIM Raipur's Career Development and Placement Office (CDPO) provides comprehensive placement support to students. The institute has demonstrated consistent growth in both summer internships and final placements, with strong representation across sectors including BFSI, FMCG, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, and Consulting. The placement process is well-structured, with dedicated support for both domestic and international opportunities. The institute maintains strong relationships with industry partners, resulting in a diverse recruiter base and impressive placement statistics
19.7LPA
Average CTC 2024
18.5LPA
Median CTC 2024
23LPA
Top 50% Average Package
Top Recruiters

- Course Start Date: - Coming Soon 
- Application Deadline: - To be announced 
- Duration: - 10 Months 
₹ 2,46,810
₹ 3,06,564
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