IIM Indore, Emeritus introduce 'Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation and AI for Leaders' learn more here

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore launched the Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation and AI for Leaders in partnership with Emeritus, to address the increasing need for leaders who can leverage emerging technologies into strategic advantage.

The certification course is ideal for individuals wishing to refresh information on digital technologies and enhance data-driven decision-making skills, a press release added.

Besides, function heads or senior managers desiring to integrate digital strategies into new or new-age business models or current managers leading or soon leading digital transformation initiatives in their organisations may pursue the course.

The program is for consultants to take clients through far-reaching transformation, as well as entrepreneurs wishing to transform as a result of shifting customer needs and new business ecosystems.

"The course is designed specifically to give professionals the frameworks, tools, and abilities required to lead with authority in an increasingly fast-changing world via digitalization," IIM Indore Director Prof. Himanshu Rai said.

Avnish Singhal, India & APAC, Emeritus Executive Vice President, believed that as organizations seek leaders who can close the digital ambition-execute gap, the programme has been designed to address that market requirement, and it is a strategic learning journey.

The programme has been designed by IIM Indore faculty and is a strong balance of academic intensity and practitioner orientation.

The course includes pre-recorded video classes by IIM faculty for convenience, industry expert masterclasses.

Apart from this, peer-to-peer discussion boards for interaction and case studies of real businesses providing learning through doing, assignments, quizzes, AI and Gen AI for innovative approaches and business models, capstone project, and networking and peer-to-peer learning as well.

Advantages of the program:

• Students will be able to define the most important terms and concepts of AI and digital transformation.
• They will build and implement AI-driven strategies to enhance decision-making and business processes.
• With AI technologies, they can build and design business models and strategies.
• Enhance customer interactions and experiences through personalization and AI-driven insights.
• Subvert and combat the risks and challenges of adopting AI and digital transformation.
• Oversee and guide digital transformation projects in diverse corporate settings.

Course details:

The course will begin on September 25, 2025, and will be taught for 22 weeks. The course fee is ₹1,25,000

Eligibility:

The applicants must be graduate/diploma holder (10+2+3) as the minimum qualification.

Certification

On completing the programme successfully with a minimum of 70% percentage score, the participants will be awarded a certificate of completion by IIM Indore.

Students must also watch at least 50% of the video material and participate in at least 50% of the live classes, masterclasses, or modules on campus in order to successfully complete the program.