Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer (CPAIO) Programme
- Gain IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
- Global edge with an online course from Kellogg Executive Education
- One-of-a-kind programme for AI-driven product leaders
- Network with like-minded product leaders during the 3-day campus immersion
Festive Enrolment Benefit - INR 40000
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Programme Overview
IIM Kozhikode presents the first-of-its-kind, Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer Programme in India, designed to equip product leaders with the strategic foresight, innovation mindset, and AI-driven capabilities to join the league of the top 1% of product growth leaders. The programme blends product leadership, product finance, advanced analytics, and product-led growth strategies with a strong focus on AI-first product thinking and AI-driven decision making. Participants will learn how to: Drive vision-led strategies and innovation, unlock growth with design and 10X thinking, scale digital platforms and ecosystems, harness AI tools and product analytics, lead teams and embed product-led culture. Global exposure is enhanced through an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education: AI Strategies for Business Transformation.
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Programme Highlights - IIM Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status
Live online lectures by IIMK Faculty (8 to 8.5 months)
Masterclasses from practicing CPOs
3-day immersion at the IIMK campus
Capstone project guided by IIMK faculty
Hands-on business simulations on product strategy and leadership at change management
Insights from industry practitioners for a real-world perspective
Insights into AI-driven product growth, AI-first product thinking and more
Online Certificate Course Highlights - Kellogg Executive Education
One live session with Kellogg faculty
Weekly office hour with Global Program Leader
Peer learning with global peers
Frameworks and Principles to drive Gen AI strategy
Cutting-edge curriculum with Gen AI and Agentic AI Insights
Real-world industry examples and case studies
Capstone Project
Note:
The programme is designed to be delivered approximately over a period of 11 months, including some occasional breaks that may be provided. This is indicative. The duration for modules by IIMK and Kellogg Executive Education is tentative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered during on-campus immersion and other variables like breaks provided/not provided.
The online certificate course by Kellogg Executive Education would primarily include flexible learning through pre-recorded video lectures by faculty of Kellogg.
*(Availability subject to change)
Note: Participants will get to interact with global peers from Kellogg Executive Education's modules during office hours.
Who Is This Programme For?
Product Leaders who want to infuse cutting-edge practices and AI insights into product strategy, propelling them to drive significant business impact.
New and Emerging CPOs in the age of AI interested in attaining a strategic and functional outlook on launching customer-centric products and shaping the future of product innovation.
Product-led Growth Founders and Consultants looking to master product-led business growth, build differentiated products, and boost profitability through AI/Gen AI.
Eligibility: Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (Only 10+2+3) from a recognised University with minimum 8 years of work experience (after graduation) as on 30 December 2025.
Programme Modules by IIM Kozhikode
Note:
- The modules and topics are indicative and subject to change at the discretion of programme coordinators.
-The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions/ unavoidable circumstances that prevail at the given point in time. In case the current situation maintains the status quo, suitable alternatives that can replace the in-campus modules will be made available via live online sessions.
Online Certificate Course by Kellogg Executive Education
Key Takeaways
Foster a strategic growth mindset and conceptualise innovative product strategies
Master product finance and performance control for efficient product-ops
Craft product strategies for prioritisation, digitalisation, and life cycle management
Enable cross-functional collaboration and drive portfolio efficiency through agile methodologies
Leverage digital and advanced product analytics for effective product marketing and positioning
Cultivate a culture of innovation and drive product growth through continuous innovation
Enhance leadership skills, influence stakeholders, and drive organisational change for product success
Gain a global perspective with an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education
Testimonials
Programme Directors - IIM Kozhikode
Professor of Practice, Strategic Management, IIM Kozhikode
In a distinguished career spanning over 34 years, Dr. Kamal Kishore Sharma has made significant contributions to both the corporate and academic realms. His journey has taken ...
Associate Professor, Marketing Management, IIM Kozhikode
Professor Sreejesh brings a wealth of expertise to the Product Leadership MDP, with a strong focus on key research areas including marketing analytics, brand management, servi...
Faculty – Kellogg Executive Education
(Faculty – AI Strategies for Business Transformation) Associate Dean for Digital Innovation; McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology; Clinical Professor of Marketing; Director of the Center for Research in Technology and Innovation
Professor Sawhney is a globally-recognised scholar, teacher, consultant, and speaker in business innovation, modern marketing, and enterprise analytics. He has written seven m...
Business Simulations for Hands-On Learning
Product Strategy Simulation
Implement insights on product strategy nuances of development, R&D, positioning, pricing, etc.
Learn about financial statement analysis in a competitive context.
Collaborate cross-functionally and lead product success via customer centricity and innovation.
Leadership at Change Management Simulation
Navigate complex dynamic scenarios with risk assessment and strategic decision-making.
Learn to be a resilient leader, responding effectively to unforeseen challenges.
Build agile leadership styles to achieve optimal business results.
Real-world Application Through Case Studies
Building Uber's Product: The Human Challenge of Product Management by Noah Askin; Lisa Duke: INSEAD Case
Sustainable Product Management at Solvay by George Serafeim; Vincent Dessain; Mette Fuglsang Hjortshoej: Harvard Case
Ramco Systems: Product Management by Abhishek Kumar; Sankaran Muniandy: IVY Case
Digital Transformation at Tata Steel by Krishna G. Palepu; Das Narayandas; Radhika Kak: Harvard Case
Industry Expert Session
Foundations of AI in Product Context (NLP, LLMs, RAG)
AI-integrated Product Lifecycle Management
AI-First vs AI-Enabled vs AI-Augmented Product Approaches
Leading Guardrails of AI-Driven Products
Programme Certification by IIM Kozhikode
Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from IIM Kozhikode on successfully completing all evaluation components and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75%. Participants who are unable to clear all evaluation components but have a minimum attendance of 75% shall be awarded a participation certificate.
We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.
Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Kozhikode reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice
Certificate - Kellogg Executive Education
Note:
The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. Kellogg Executive Education reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.
The IIM Kozhikode Advantage
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IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status Benefits
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status. These participants will subsequently receive the alumni registration details from IIM Kozhikode. The benefits include:
Eligible to receive Publications and Newsletters of IIMK periodically
Online access login details to Kasebook (Online Alumni Portal)
Issuance of Alumni Identity Card
Availing MDC/Guest Rooms at prevailing rates subject to availability
Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
Pay Later - Finance Options
Programme Fee | Maximum Loan Amount Available | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|---|
INR 5,45,000 + GST | INR 6,10,945 | 48 | INR 18,635 |
Note:
The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
Other EMI tenures available (Months): Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48
Frequently Asked Questions
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