IIM Kozhikode launches chief product officer programme; offers certificate from Kellogg Executive Education

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), in collaboration with Emeritus launched a new programme for chief product officer (CPO) to advance strategic leadership in India. The programme is set to begin on December 29, 2024. The fee for the programme is Rs 6 lakhs including GST.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from IIM Kozhikode and also a verified digital certificate from Kellogg Executive Education.

The 12-month programme is designed for senior product leaders with over eight years of experience, including CPOs, leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs. Through this programme, participants will be able to enhance their abilities in strategic thinking, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement, the IIMK statement said.

The key takeaways of the programme include — enhanced strategic thinking, growth and innovation, leadership development and global perspective.

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IIM Kozhikode: Chief Product Officer (CPO) programme

The programme will offer live online sessions led by IIMK faculty, masterclasses from practising CPOs, and a three-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode. The programme includes business simulations, a project, and insights into topics such as product innovation, product leadership, design thinking, automation, growth strategy and more.

Online Certificate Courses: Participants students will have to complete two online certificate courses from Kellogg Executive Education: ‘AI Applications for Growth’ and ‘Data Strategy for AI Platforms’.

Recently, IIMK was ranked 3rd by the ministry of education’s in NIRF 2024 rankings.

Debashis Chatterjee the director of IIM Kozhikode, said: “As the landscape of product leadership evolves, the chief product officer must become a visionary architect of innovation. Our Chief Product Officer Programme is specifically designed to equip these leaders with a strategic mindset and practical skills needed to not only anticipate market trends but to redefine product excellence and foster meaningful connections with their customers.”