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Certificate in Leadership with AI

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Certificate in Leadership with AI

Application closes 5th Jun 2026

What to expect?

Drive strategic decisions using AI

Learn to navigate the AI landscape for effective business solutions.

Evaluate the AI & Generative AI landscape and spot high-value opportunities
Interpret data, models, and metrics to help translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions
Set AI strategy and align operating models to business goals
Prototype and test concepts rapidly using no-code or low-code tools

Earn a Certificate of Completion from IIT Bombay

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Key Certificate Highlights

Why choose Certificate in Leadership with AI

IIT Bombay faculty-led

Learn from IIT Bombay faculty who will connect cutting-edge research with practical frameworks and cases.
Hands-on learning

Case-based learning and no-code/low-code work turn ideas into tested proofs of concept (PoCs).
Weekly live sessions

Interactive classes, query resolution and case discussions to keep you on track
Campus immersion

One-day optional immersion at the IIT Bombay Campus. Interact with faculty and experience the IIT Bombay campus during the visit
Domain insight & technical depth

Learn both sector context and core tech with industry use cases, proofs of concept, agents, data & integration patterns, and governance frameworks.
Dedicated learner support

Receive personalized assistance from a dedicated programme manager throughout your learning journey

Skills you will learn

AI Strategy & Operating Models

Generative AI

AI Agents

ROI Modelling

Responsible AI

Build-vs-Buy Evaluation

Change Management for AI

AI-Era Business Models

Prompt Engineering

Risk, Privacy & Compliance

AI Strategy & Operating Models

Generative AI

AI Agents

ROI Modelling

Responsible AI

Build-vs-Buy Evaluation

Change Management for AI

AI-Era Business Models

Prompt Engineering

Risk, Privacy & Compliance

This certificate is ideal for

The Leadership with AI certificate is crafted for leaders who want to set AI vision and demonstrate ROI.

Technology & engineering managers

Learn to leverage AI to drive business outcomes, manage AI projects, and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Management & technology consultants

Learn AI use cases and frameworks to deliver sector-specific, impactful strategies and solutions for clients
Senior leaders & C-suite executives

Learn to define AI strategy, manage investments and risks, and drive change to scale operations and improve customer experience
Entrepreneurs & product builders

Learn to turn AI capabilities into innovative products and revenue, driving growth while understanding AI limits

Unique learning journey

Weekly live sessions

Interactive classes for concept clarity, hands-on and Q&A with IIT Bombay faculty.
Peer-to-Peer Learning

Learn with a cohort - discuss and share ideas in class and in discussion forums.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Work on projects - apply concepts & tools to real use cases
Get personalized assistance

Our dedicated programme managers will support you whenever you need

Curriculum

The curriculum is organised in five modules, starting with digital and AI foundations and progressing to real-world applications. Learners explore AI, Generative AI and agentic systems, followed by tools and platforms. The curriculum then focuses on AI strategy, transformation and responsible adoption, ending with real-world implementation.

Core Module 1: Digital Foundations for AI-Ready Leaders

This opening module helps learners understand the broader digital ecosystem in which AI operates. It introduces key technology enablers such as information systems, cloud, data, IoT, APIs, and security, and shows how these elements come together to support AI-ready organisations. The module is designed to give leaders enough context to understand how AI fits into enterprise systems and digital transformation journeys.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to information systems and digital technologies • Computing infrastructure, data management systems, and software technologies • Evolution of digital technologies and disruption trends • The role of ACID (AI, IoT, Cloud, and Data) in modern enterprises • Digital transformation and building foundations for an AI-ready organization • Securing digital systems

Core Module 2: AI, Generative AI, and Agentic Systems

This module provides a structured and comprehensive understanding of the AI landscape, from classical AI and machine learning to Generative AI and agentic AI. Learners explore how intelligence is created in machines, what kinds of business problems different AI approaches are suited for, and how multiple AI paradigms can work together. The module also introduces operational concepts such as AI agents, automation, and the practical limits of Generative AI.

Topics Covered:

• What AI is and how it has evolved • Intelligence and problem-solving: data-driven vs. knowledge-driven approaches • Data modelling for AI, including metadata, taxonomies, and ontologies • Core machine learning paradigms, including reinforcement and evolutionary approaches • Business problems and application areas addressed by AI • Neural networks and deep learning fundamentals • Foundations, capabilities, and limitations of Generative AI • Multimodal AI, RAG, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering • End-to-end automation, AI agents, and agentic AI

Core Module 3: Tools, Platforms, and AI Productivity

This module introduces the tools, frameworks, and platforms that support AI-enabled work and business productivity. Rather than focusing only on coding, it helps learners understand the broader ecosystem of technologies used to enhance personal productivity, embed AI into workflows, and build automated solutions. The emphasis is on practical familiarity with the AI tooling landscape and its business relevance.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding AI tools, languages, frameworks, and platforms • Prompt engineering in practice • Using AI tools to improve personal and workplace productivity • Reimagining software and application development with AI • Integrating AI into existing business solutions • Building AI agents and end-to-end AI-enabled workflows

Core Module 4: AI Strategy, AI-led Transformation, and Innovation

This module translates technical understanding into business strategy and organisational action. Learners explore how to lead AI-first transformation, build scalable capabilities, and create differentiated business models in the AI era. The module also covers rapid prototyping, build-vs-buy decisions, responsible AI adoption, and the change-management practices required to make AI initiatives stick across the organisation.

Topics Covered:

• AI-first leadership and building scalable AI capabilities • Agentic AI and its implications for businesses • AI-era business models, positioning, and differentiation • Rapid prototyping, proof of concept, and success gates • Integration patterns and build-vs-buy decisions • Building a responsible AI-first organisation • Leading scalable and cross-functional AI teams • Agile delivery and change management for AI initiatives

Core Module 5: Applied Industry Cases in AI

The final module helps learners connect concepts to practice through curated business cases from multiple industries. It focuses on how organisations have adopted AI, the roadmaps they followed, the value they created, and the challenges they encountered along the way. The aim is to help learners build judgment around what makes AI initiatives succeed or fail in real business settings.

Examples of Topics Covered (through cases):

• Cross-industry examples of AI-led transformation • Business roadmaps for AI adoption and scale • Best practices in AI implementation • Value creation, ROI, and performance outcomes • Common challenges and failure points in AI strategy • Lessons for leaders from real-world AI deployments

Learn from IIT Bombay faculty

Learn from leading IIT Bombay faculty who blends rigorous AI and strategy research with practical delivery.

Prof. Rajendra M Sonar

Professor of Information Systems/Technology, IIT Bombay

33+ yrs experience in intelligent systems & hybrid AI, with a PhD in AI

Has built platforms using expert systems and genetic algorithms

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Sample Speakers

Final speaker lineup will be confirmed closer to the session date and is subject to availability

Deepak Gupta

ex-CEO and CMD Kotak Bank, Professor of Practice, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay
Suhrid Brahma

Senior Industry Speaker
Prof. Pankaj Dutta

Professor of Decision Sciences and Analytics
Prof. Piyush Pandey

Assistant Professor of Finance, SJMSOM and Associate Faculty, Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science (C-MInDS), IIT Bombay
Hrishikesh D. Sherlekar

Founder & CEO at S3K Technologies, USA & MYAIGURU, India

Course Fees

The course fee is USD 2,700

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Evaluate the AI & Generative AI landscape and spot high-value opportunities
Interpret data, models, and metrics to help translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions
Set AI strategy and align operating models to business goals
Prototype and test concepts rapidly using no-code or low-code tools

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Selection Process

Registrations close once the required number of participants enroll. Apply early to secure your spot.

Application

Interested candidates can apply by filling out a simple online application form.
Interview process

Go through a mandatory screening call with the registration office.
Offer of registration

Selected candidates will get an offer letter and must pay the fee to confirm registration.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or highest educational degree) in any discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, along with a minimum of 3 years of work experience and a fair understanding of the basics of Information Technology and Systems.
Alternatively, Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, along with a minimum of 5 years of work experience and a fair understanding of the basics of Information Technology and Systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Certificate Details

Faculty, Curriculum and Projects

Eligibility, Registration & Fees

Career-Related Queries

Certificate Details

What is unique about the Certificate in Leadership with AI?

The Certificate in Leadership with AI is a four-month online certificate that equips professionals to ideate, champion, manage, and grow AI initiatives across their organization. This AI in leadership is unique for the following reasons that make it different from other AI leadership courses:

Comprehensive AI and Business Transformation Integration
It blends core AI technologies with business transformation to equip professionals with the skills to lead AI initiatives effectively.

Industry-Specific Specialisation Tracks
Learners can choose from specialized tracks tailored to their industry, ensuring practical application of AI in their field.

Designed by IIT Bombay Faculty
This Certificate is crafted by leading faculty from the prestigious Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay.

No Coding Knowledge Required
The curriculum is designed for leaders without a technical background, focusing on strategic, organizational, and AI-first leadership skills.

Focus on Real-World AI Use Cases
Case-based teaching methodology helps learners understand the practical implementation of AI.

Peer Learning and Cohort Collaboration
Weekly live sessions promote interactive learning, allowing participants to collaborate and learn from their faculty and peers.

How will the Certificate in Leadership with AI be delivered?

The Certificate in Leadership with AI is delivered entirely online through a mix of live, interactive sessions and video recordings.

What is the duration of this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

The duration of the Certificate in Leadership with AI is four months.

What are the learning outcomes of this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

After completing this Certificate in Leadership with AI, you will be able to:

Evaluate the AI and Generative AI landscape and spot high-value opportunities.
Interpret data, models, and metrics to help translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions.
Design AI-driven business models.
Prototype and test concepts rapidly using no-code or low-code tools.
Measure and communicate value realization from AI and Generative AI.

These outcomes make it an ideal AI course for managers seeking to bridge business and technology through AI.

What topics are covered in this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

The topics covered in the IIT Bombay Certificate in Leadership with AI are:

Foundations for AI-Ready Leadership

Introduction to ACID (AI, Cloud, IoT, Data) technologies with a focus on AI
Data modernization and data intelligence for business
AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning for business
AI economics and maturity models

Generative AI & Agents for Business Transformation

Foundations of Generative AI
Prompt Engineering at scale
Implementing Generative AI in organizations
Agentic AI and its implications for businesses

Business Strategy & AI-Led Transformation

AI-first digital transformation
Business models in the AI age
AI-era strategic positioning and differentiation
Prototyping and rapid proof of concept, scoping, and success gates
Integration patterns and scale; build-vs-buy playbook

Building a Responsible AI-First Organization

Building and leading cross-functional AI teams
Agile delivery and change management for AI

Industry-Specific Specialization Track (choose between):

Track A: Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Fintech and similar sectors
Track B: Information Technology, Computer Science, Technology, AI/ML, Data Science, and similar sectors
Covering sector-specific data architectures, AI/ML use cases for business challenges, regulations, responsible AI, and measuring performance and ROI for AI transformations

Who will be in my peer group?

Your peer group in the IIT Bombay Certificate in Leadership with AI will include:

Technology and engineering managers who want to use AI to drive business outcomes and lead cross-functional teams.
Management and technology consultants aiming to understand AI use cases and deliver industry-specific AI strategies.
Senior leaders and C-suite executives focused on defining AI strategies, planning investments, and driving organizational change.
Entrepreneurs and product builders who are looking to translate AI capabilities into innovative products and revenue streams.

This peer group composition provides a valuable environment for learning from varied experiences and expertise in AI leadership.

Will I receive a Certificate of Completion?

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from IIT Bombay after completing the Certificate in Leadership with AI.

Is prior knowledge of AI or coding required?

No, the curriculum is designed for leaders without a technical background, focusing on strategic, organizational, and AI-first leadership skills.

What kind of professional background is best suited for this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

This certificate is ideal for professionals pursuing AI for managers or AI for leaders pathways, specifically for individuals aiming to drive AI initiatives without needing a technical background.

Technology and engineering managers
Management and technology consultants
Senior leaders and C-suite executives
Entrepreneurs and product builders
Professionals with 3+ years of experience and basic IT understanding
Those from sectors like banking, fintech, IT, or with a background in AI/ML, and data science

What kind of support will I receive during this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

You will receive personalized assistance from a dedicated Program Manager

Can I connect with industry experts during my learning journey?

The certificate offers mentorship from IIT Bombay faculty, providing practical insights alongside foundational theory.

Faculty, Curriculum and Projects

Who has designed the curriculum?

The curriculum is designed by leading faculty from the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management at IIT Bombay, with a focus on practical AI applications in leadership and business.

Who will conduct the sessions?

Experienced IIT Bombay faculty will conduct the sessions, ensuring high-quality, expert-led learning.

Who will deliver the lectures?

The IIT Bombay faculty, including Prof. Rajendra M Sonar, an expert in AI and business strategy, will deliver the lectures.

How many modules do I need to complete under this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

You will need to complete all four core modules and choose one industry-specific specialization track.

What is the structure of the Certificate in Leadership with AI?

It consists of four core modules and an industry-specific specialization track:

Foundations for AI-Ready Leadership
Generative AI & Agents for Business Transformation
Business Strategy & AI-Led Transformation
Building a Responsible AI-First Organisation

Specialization Track: Choose from BFSI or IT/Tech sectors for application-focused learning.

How much time do I need to dedicate each week?

The IIT Bombay Certificate in Leadership with AI requires a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 to 6 hours, structured over a four-month duration.

Will there be group work or individual assignments for the Certificate in Leadership with AI?

The Certificate in Leadership with AI includes both group work and individual assignments. The format encourages live, interactive sessions for peer-to-peer learning, cohort collaboration, and networking.

What specific skills will I gain from this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

From the IIT Bombay Certificate in Leadership with AI, you will gain the following specific skills and benefits:

Ability to evaluate the AI and Generative AI landscape and identify high-value opportunities.
Skills to interpret data, models, and metrics to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.
Competence in designing AI-driven business models.
Proficiency in prototyping and testing concepts rapidly using no-code or low-code tools.
Capacity to measure and communicate value realization from AI initiatives.
Learn practical applications through case studies, industry-specific use cases, and a Capstone Project.

Will I be learning practical applications of AI in addition to theory?

Yes, with the IIT Bombay Certificate in Leadership with AI, you will explore AI-driven business models, case studies, and industry-specific use cases that provide hands-on experience.

How will the Certificate in Leadership with AI help me define and implement AI strategies in my organization?

This Certificate provides a strategic toolkit to design AI-led transformations by teaching AI economics, maturity models, and AI-era business strategy. You learn to identify high-value AI opportunities, build rapid proof-of-concepts, and develop integration and scale-up plans with risk management.

Eligibility, Registration & Fees

What is the eligibility for this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

Academic Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% (or equivalent CGPA).

Work Experience:

A minimum 3 years of experience with a fair understanding of the basics of Information Technology and Systems.
Familiarity with basic business concepts; a technical background is not mandatory

What is the selection process?

Application: Interested candidates can apply by filling out a simple online application form.
Interview Process: Go through a mandatory screening call with the registration office.
Offer of Registration: Selected candidates will receive an offer letter. They must pay the registration fee to confirm their seat and complete the registration.

Can I apply if I don’t have a technical background?

Yes, while familiarity with basic business concepts is preferable, a technical background is not mandatory. You can apply if you don't have a technical background.

What is the total fee for completing the Certificate in Leadership with AI?

The total fee for the Leadership with AI Certificate is ₹2,00,000 + 18% GST.

For more details on flexible payment options, please get in touch with the Registration Team.

Is there any financial assistance provided to candidates?

Yes, financial assistance options are available through Great Learning, in partnership with financial service providers such as Propelld, Eduvanz, and Liquiloans.

Please reach out to the admissions office at 080 4680 1927 for more details.

Career-Related Queries

Do I need to quit my job to pursue this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

No, you don't need to quit your job to pursue this Certificate in Leadership with AI. All live sessions are conducted on weekends. You can advance your skills without disrupting your current professional commitments.

How will this Certificate in Leadership with AI help me progress in my career?

This Certificate will position you for senior leadership roles, helping you lead AI transformation initiatives, define AI strategies, and manage AI governance and adoption within your organization. It provides a strategic foundation comparable to an AI for leaders course, with a focus on governance, scaling, and business integration.

What skills and competencies will I gain from this Certificate in Leadership with AI?

By completing the Certificate in Leadership with AI, you will: