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IIM Kozhikode AI for Business Professionals- GenAI & Agentic Applications

An execution-first Professional Certificate Programme in AI by IIM Kozhikode, with a Generative and Agentic AI-focused curriculum, designed to enable business professionals to apply AI effectively within their domain.

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AI Is Not Just a Tech Skill Anymore - It’s a Skill Across Every Function

The question is “How fast can I start using it in my domain?”

AI Is Not Just a Tech Skill Anymore - {It’s a Skill Across Every Function}

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

Other Courses

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

Built for the Business Professional, Not the Engineer

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Senior Managers & Business Leaders

Responsible for delivering results, managing teams, and improving processes - looking to use AI to enhance productivity, efficiency, and competitive edge.

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Functional Professionals

Domain professionals who want to integrate AI directly into their functional workflows, decision-making, and reporting - not just understand it conceptually.

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Business & Analytics Professionals

Involved in planning, reporting, and analysis - want to leverage AI for sharper insights, smarter decisions, and greater organisational impact.

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Consultants & Client Professionals

Those looking to apply AI-driven solutions in client engagements, business problem-solving, and strategic advisory - to add tangible, differentiated value.

Most AI programmes teach concepts. This programme teaches how to apply AI in your domain and your organisation.

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GenAI & Agentic AI - Modern AI systems

AI for Your Function - Not Generic Learning

Build & Deploy a Live AI Pilot - The AI Project Dossier

Pure Business Focus - Learn AI Without a Technical Background

IIM Kozhikode Certificate

Campus Immersion Experience - 2 Days at IIM Kozhikode

The Complete Curriculum

AI in Business-From Foundations to Execution

AI & Machine Learning Foundations

Module 1

4 weeks

Topics covered

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

Skills

AI-Literacy

Forecasting

Data Strategy

Feature Engineering

Decision-Making

Data Governance

Data Privacy

Generative AI and Agentic AI

Module 2

4 Weeks

Topics covered

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

Skills

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Prompting

Automation

LLM

Vendor Assessment

Data Rights

IP Ownership

Risk Management

AI Across Business Functions: Opportunity Discovery

Module 3

4 Weeks

Topics covered

Course 1: Organizational AI Maturity Assessment

Course 2: AI Across Functions - 50+ 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

Skills

Data Readiness

Governance Readiness

Opportunity Prioritization

Workforce-Planning

AI Strategy

Change-Readiness

AI Business Transformation

AI Strategy Design and Governance

Module 4

4 Weeks

Topics covered

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

Skills

Strategic Thinking

ROI Modelling

Agentic AI Governance

AI Ethics

AI regulatory Compliance

Risk Mitigation

Decision Making

Industry Specific Regulations

AI Implementation and Pilot Execution

Module 5

4 Weeks

Deliverables

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

Skills

AI Pilot Design

AI MVP

Resource Planning

Prompt Engineering

RAG

Multimodal Prompting

Workflow Automation

Tool Integration

AI Product Management

Platform Selection

Measuring Impact, Scaling AI, and Organizational Transformation

Module 6

4 weeks

Topics covered

Course 1: 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

Skills

ROI-Measurement

Data-Storytelling

Stakeholder Communication

Scaling Strategy

Performance Management

Change Management

Operating Model Design

FinOps

Scaling AI Agents

AI Project : Capstone

2 weeks

Topics covered

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

Skills

Business Storytelling

Problem Solving

Stakeholder-Alignment

Executive-Presentation

Persuasion

Strategic Recommendation

THE AI PROJECT DOSSIER

Build & Deploy Your AI Project for Real-World Impact: A tangible proof of AI Readiness

Turn Every Module into a Strategic Plan for Your Organization & Domain

Domain

Focused

Built Across

6 Months

Real-World

Application

Choose Your Domain - Work on a real problem from your function (Marketing, Finance, Ops, HR, etc.)

Build Across 6 Months - Develop your AI project step-by-step through every module

End-to-End AI Application - From use cases and AI selection (GenAI, Agentic) to execution

Pilot, Measure & Refine -Implement a real AI solution and track performance & ROI

Scale & Present Your Project - Create a deployment plan and present your outcomes to experts

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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.

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AI in Operations

AI-led yield, energy, and maintenance optimization across 50+ models in blast furnaces and mills.

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AI in Marketing

Content production for 400+ brands across 190 countries: slow and expensive.

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AI in Customer Service

Complex customer queries require manual intervention despite existing virtual assistants.

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AI in BFSI

AI projects took 15 months due to sequential governance approvals. Now governance speeds deployment, with AI models in production.

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AI in Manufacturing

Equipment downtime and slow repairs limiting throughput and driving high maintenance costs.

Certification: IIM Kozhikode

A Lifelong Credential from India’s NIRF #3 IIM

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

Certification

IIM Kozhikode will award a Certificate of Successful Completion to participants who achieve a minimum of 50% overall score across evaluations and complete all the programme modules successfully.

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Experts Shaping the Programme

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Faculty and Industry Experts

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Prof. Shovan Chowdhury

Professor, Programme Director

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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.

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Prof. Mohammed Abdulla

Associate Professor, Programme Director

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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.

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Dr. Aniket Mhala

CAIO/CTO- AI Strategist & Technology

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A veteran AI and innovation leader with nearly three decades of experience in digital transformation, enterprise data strategy, and emerging technologies. He currently leads innovation initiatives focused on AI, multi-cloud, and agentic systems, while also advising organisations and universities on responsible AI adoption and governance.

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Srikanta Mukherjee

Chief Technology Officer

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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.

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Sandeep K

Chief AI, Data & Analytics Officer

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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.

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Experience AI in Action: 2-Day Campus Immersion at IIM Kozhikode

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Immersion Highlights

AI Strategy Case Competition - Solve a live business challenge in teams

Capstone Presentations - Present your AI solution to an industry panel

AI Tool Immersion Lab - Hands-on experience with real AI tools

Agentic & Multimodal AI - Build and apply advanced AI use cases

Governance Crisis Simulation - Respond to a live AI incident under time pressure

Faculty & Industry Masterclasses - Learn from top experts

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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.

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We will be there right through your learning journey

Hands-on 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

PCP in AI for Business Professionals Course Fee

6 Months
Starting at
INR 6,825/month
Totally INR 1,99,000*

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Who Can Apply

Eligibility

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.

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