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Programme Starts
03rd October, 2026

Programme Fees
₹ 1,98,000 + GST

Duration
10 Months

No matter your industry—IT, construction, manufacturing, or beyond, effective project management is the key to delivering success. The Professional Certificate Programme in Project Management by the dual-accredited IIM Kozhikode equips you with in-demand tools, agile methodologies, and risk management strategies to drive seamless execution.

Running successfully for 11 batches, this programme helps professionals manage large-scale projects, meet deadlines, and optimise resources, all while staying ahead in this tech-driven era. So, what are you waiting for? Enrol now to get advanced project management skills to navigate complexities, optimise resources, and align your career with success!

Programme Highlights

Earn IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status

10-month programme

Five days on IIM Kozhikode Campus
*2 days at the start and 3 at the end

Earn the coveted IIM Kozhikode certification

Hands-on experience with MS Project software

Learn from real business use cases

Build a lifelong network with industry peers

A diverse cohort of learners

Class Schedule

Weekend Session
Saturday: 9.15 AM to 12:30 PM (IST)

Programme Content

Module Detail
Part I
Module 1 Academic orientation + Introduction to Project Management
Module 1 Academic orientation + Introduction to Project Management
Module 2 Introduction to Strategic Project Management, Projects in R&D environment
Module 3 Project Life Cycle vs Software Development Life Cycle, Project Selection
Module 4 Project Market Appraisal - Infosys Case
Module 5 Project Financial Appraisal
Module 6 Project Selection - Case, Project Organization structure, Project Scope & Charter
Module 7 Introduction to Data, Power of Data, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization and Advantages illustration through examples - Analytics
Module 8 Descriptive Statistics-I (Probability distribution), Introduction to Power BI
Module 9 AI & Big Data: Introduction to Predictive Analytics with Application using Python/R/GenAI
Module 10 AI & Big Data: Introduction to Prescriptive Analytics with Application using Python/R/GenAI
Module 11 Managing Project Teams in New VUCA World
Module 12 Resilient Leadership and crisis management
Module 13 Developing Project Plan-I: Creating WBS, Project Time & Cost Estimation
Module 14 Software Project Management Methodology (Agile- Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, Discipline Agile Introduction) including Estimation (Part I)
Module 15 Software Project Management Methodology (Agile- Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, Discipline Agile Introduction) including Estimation (Part II)
Part II
Module 16 Developing Project Plan-II (CPM, PERT)
Module 17 Introduction to Industry analysis where participants can share their findings on their industry trends
Module 18 Problem Solving and Decision-making Skills
Module 19 Role of Project analytics, Working with M/s Project
Module 20 Working with M/S Project and lots of real-life case to analyse project report - Identifying project risk in plan
Module 21 Project risk management and resilience management
Module 22 Project Resource Management
Module 23 Project Crashing, Fast tracking
Module 24 Critical Chain Project Management, Project Monitoring
Module 25 Project procurement management and managing vendor relationship in project
Module 26 Managing vendor relationship in project, purchasing strategies
Module 27 Project Contract Management
Module 28 Project Negotiation and conflict management - Case
Module 29 Project Control Systems, Project Quality Management
Module 30 Project Quality Management, Six Sigma and Lean Management in projects
Module 31 Project Stakeholder management and International Project Management
Module 32 Adaptive Project Management- Diamond Framework- Teradyne Case, Design Thinking Approach to Managing Project
Module 33 Project Management in Digital Age
Module 34 Innovation & Change Management
Module 35 Introduction to Business transformation and Digital Transformation
Module 36 Managing Digital Transformation Projects
Module 37 Disaster Project management
Module 38 Sustainability & Green Project management and role of ESG
Module 39 Project Governance, Emerging role of Product manager
Module 40 project simulation
Module 41 project presentation in groups based on live project done by groups in the course
Module 42 interaction with industry experts
Programme Certificate

Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.

Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

Past Participant Profiles

Top Industries

  • IT
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Food & Beverage Industry
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Aviation

Top Job Profiles

  • Manager/Sr.Manager
  • Consultant
  • Analyst
  • Coordinator
  • Administrator
  • Advisor
  • Executive

Past participants hail from

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The Prestigious

IIM Kozhikode
Alumni Network

Starting with this batch, participants of the Professional Certificate Programme in Project Management may apply for the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status upon successful programme completion.

Eligible participants can access select campus facilities, an official institute email ID, and alumni communications and networking opportunities. Alumni Status is granted only upon request and subject to the Alumni Office application process; successful completion alone does not guarantee the status.

The final decision rests with IIM Kozhikode, which reserves the right to modify these terms at its discretion. Any related disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at Kozhikode.

Testimonials

Anup R. Mahindrakar
Principal QA Engineer, Giesecke+Devrient

I have 14 years of experience in the IT industry. This programme has provided me the knowledge and confidence to take up higher role and responsibilities. This interactive programme taught many of the Project Management concepts in simple methods which were otherwise difficult to understand. Case study and their analysis provided the learnings from real-time scenario, from different sectors with different strategies, approaches to analyse a particular problem and recommended solution. Working in groups taught us team management, people management, and understanding of the situation from other’s perspective. Simulation component enhanced the learning and decision-making skills necessary for project execution, monitoring and controlling that is similar to real-time experiences. In a nutshell, this programme was altogether a wonderful learning experience and it offered more than my expectations. I’d highly recommend this programme to my friends and colleagues who wish to make their career in Project Management.

Mishrkeshi Mishra
Financial Analyst, Vectra Automation Inc

I hold an MBA degree in Finance with 7 years of industry experience. Content of this programme was a major motivation for me to enrol in it. The application of project managerial quality is something very important that I learnt from this programme. Prof. Rupesh is very knowledgeable and resourceful. I am glad to be a part of this programme.

Dinesh Babu. P
India Business - Retail Insurance Portfolio, Royal Enfield

I work at Royal Enfield and handle the Retail Insurance Business. I have experience in financial services and general insurance industry. I joined this programme with an inspiration from my colleagues in the PMO. I was hoping to get aided with a few modules that have direct impact on my present work. I also wanted to be associated with IIM-K for recognition and knowledge. Today, I stand with complete passion for Project Management. All credits to Prof. Rupesh. The impact on my day-to-day decisions is visible. Topics like risk assessment and mitigation have started to play a pivotal role in my present review meetings. I am thankful for this game changer programme.

Nitin Agarwal
Solutions Architect, Honeywell

Being at IIMK- Project Management Programme has been a wonderful experience. Along with course content and case studies, the simulation exercises enormously helped me gain useful insights. Prof. Rupesh is extremely professional in his approach and in keeping the content interactive.

Eligibility

*Internships and trainee experiences will not be considered in full-time work experience.

Admission Criteria

Participants from corporate nominations and individual applications applications will be selected based on their overall profile and credentials at the sole discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

Programme Director

Prof. Rupesh Kumar Pati
Professor – Quantitative Methods & Operations Management, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

After a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree (Gold Medallist) in Industrial Engineering and Management, Professor Rupesh went on to acquire a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from IIT Roorkee. His research areas include Sustainability, Project Management, Green Supply Chain Management, and Green Business. He has received grants, awards, and accolades for his endeavours. His papers have been published in various journals and publications and he has also been invited to speak at several international seminars and conferences. His core teaching subjects include Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Operations Management, Operations Research, Quality Management, Operations Management, and Green Business (research course).