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Batch 5

Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer (CPAIO) Programme

AI-Enabled Product Leadership & Strategy
  • 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
Work Experience

The programme learning will pause for holidays during Christmas & New Year (24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026)

Round Application Deadline

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About the IIM Kozhikode CPAIO Programme

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

Key features of the IIMK CPAIO Programme

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Gain IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status

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Live online lectures by IIMK Faculty (8.5 months)

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One certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education (8 weeks)

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3-day immersion at the

IIM Kozhikode campus

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Masterclasses from practicing CPOs

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Capstone project guided by IIMK faculty

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Hands-on business simulations on product strategy and leadership at change management

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Hands-on learning with real-life case studies, quizzes, and assignments

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Insights into AI-driven product growth, AI-first product thinking and more

Online Certificate Course Highlights - Kellogg Executive Education

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Two to three live sessions with Kellogg faculty

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Weekly office hour with Global Program Leader

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Peer learning with global peers

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Frameworks and Principles to drive Gen AI strategy

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Cutting-edge curriculum with Gen AI and Agentic AI Insights

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Real-world industry examples and case studies

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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)

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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

  • Product Strategy, Principles, and Vision

  • Growth Mindset & Growth Strategies

  • Ideation & Design Thinking around New Products

  • Financial Analysis for Chief Product Managers

  • Product Finance Planning & Performance Controls

  • Product Life Cycle Management

  • Prioritisation and Collaboration

  • Rapid Prototyping Strategies for Digital Products/Services

  • Agile Project Management & Tools

  • Accelerating Product Roadmap Execution

  • Foundations of AI in Product Context (NLP, CV, LLMs, RAG)

  • AI-First vs AI-Enabled vs AI-Augmented Product Approaches

  • AI-Integrated Product Lifecycle Management (Data, Models, Retraining models, Data dependencies, Feedback Loop)

  • Leading Guardrails of AI-Driven Products

  • Product Portfolio Management (Make/Buy/Partner Decisions)

  • Advanced Product Analytics

  • Product and Digital Marketing Using AI tools

  • AI-Powered Marketing Communications and Channel Growth

  • Go-To-Market Strategies in the Age of AI

  • AI-Driven Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

  • Customer, Market, and Competitor Intelligence with AI tools

  • Cloud and DevOps for Product Leaders

  • AI-led Digital Platforms and Product Ecosystems

  • Growth Strategy and Challenges for Transitioning Product Growth Leaders

  • Working with Partners, Agencies and External Stakeholders

  • Ethics and Conflict Management, IPR & Legal Issues

  • Developing Product Management Talent

  • Communication, Influence, and Negotiation with C-Suite Cross-functionally

  • Execution Excellence, Control & Challenges

  • Mindful Leadership

  • Business Simulation – Product

  • Business Simulation – Leadership at Change Management

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

  • Foundations of AI - From Prediction to Creation to Autonomy​

  • AI and Customer Experience Management

  • AI and Operations Management​

  • AI and Business Support Functions

  • AI Applications in Selected Industries​

  • Generative AI and Creative Industries – Transforming Media, Art and Design​

  • AI and Business Transformation – Strategy, Capabilities, and Governances​

  • AI and Society – Ethics, Regulation, and Jobs​

Key Takeaways 

Key Takeaways Foster a strategic growth

Foster a strategic growth mindset and conceptualise innovative product strategies

Key Takeaways Master product finance

Master product finance and performance control for efficient product-ops

Key Takeaways Craft product strategies

Craft product strategies for prioritisation, digitalisation, and life cycle management

Key Takeaways Enable cross-functional collaboration

Enable cross-functional collaboration and drive portfolio efficiency through agile methodologies

Key Takeaways Leverage digital and advanced product analytics

Leverage digital and advanced product analytics for effective product marketing and positioning

Key Takeaways Cultivate a culture of innovation

Cultivate a culture of innovation and drive product growth through continuous innovation

Key Takeaways Enhance leadership skill

Enhance leadership skills, influence stakeholders, and drive organisational change for product success

Key Takeaways Gain a global perspective

Gain a global perspective with an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education

Tools Covered

Note: All products, logos and organisation names mentioned in these materials are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

The tools will be taught by teaching faculty, industry practitioners, linking to relevant knowledge bases for your reference and self-guided learning.

Testimonials

The most valuable aspect of the Chief Product Officer (CPO) programme was its focus on executive-level thinking and product leadership. It offered deep insights into building and scaling high-performi...
Venkatesh Penugonda
Principal Product Manager,
Unisys
The cohort, the first phase lecturers, and the campus immersion experience were all incredibly engaging. Each element opened up a variety of thought processes and perspectives, making the learning jou...
Arnab Chakraverty
Senior Director - Product Management,
Cybil

Past Participant Profiles

Work Experience

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Top Industries

  • IT/Computers

  • Technology/Telecom

  • Healthcare/Healthcare Services

  • Banking/Financial Services

  • Consumer Products/Retail

  • Consulting

  • Others*

*Others include Manufacturing, Engineering, Real Estate, Education

Programme Directors - IIM Kozhikode

Kamal Kishore Sharma
Dr. Kamal Kishore Sharma

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 ...

Prof. Sreejesh S
Prof. Sreejesh S.

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

Mohanbir Sawhney

(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

  • Learn to be a resilient leader, responding effectively to unforeseen challenges.

  • Test change strategies and build confidence without fear of real-world failure.

  • Develop crucial skills in mobilizing change support and overcoming resistance.

Real-world Application Through Case Studies

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Building Uber's Product: The Human Challenge of Product Management by Noah Askin; Lisa Duke: INSEAD Case

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Sustainable Product Management at Solvay by George Serafeim; Vincent Dessain; Mette Fuglsang Hjortshoej: Harvard Case

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Ecowash: A Business Opportunity Worth Pursuing by Atul Tekchandani

IVY Case

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Digital Transformation at Tata Steel by Krishna G. Palepu; Das Narayandas; Radhika Kak: Harvard Case

Industry Expert Session 

Live Sessions with Industry Experts Foundations of AI

Foundations of AI in Product Context (NLP, LLMs, RAG)

Live Sessions with Industry Experts Product Lifecycle Management

AI-integrated Product Lifecycle Management

Live Sessions with Industry Experts AI-First vs AI-Enabled

AI-First vs AI-Enabled vs AI-Augmented Product Approaches

Live Sessions with Industry Experts AI-Driven Products

Leading Guardrails of AI-Driven Products

Note: Listed above are the indicative session topics by industry experts. They are subject to change as per batch requirement.

Programme Certification by IIM Kozhikode

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

Certificate - Kellogg Executive Education

On successfully completing the online certificate course of AI Strategies for Business Transformation, you are eligible to receive an online certification from Kellogg Executive Education. This online course is graded as pass or fail; participants must receive 80 percent to pass and obtain the certificate of completion for the course.

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

#4

B-School in India, #76 Global Rank
Source: Financial Times, Open Enrolment Rankings 2025

#3

Top B-School in India*
Source: NIRF, 2025 *MANAGEMENT CATEGORY

Triple Accreditation

from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS

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

The IIM Kozhikode Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer Programme, a one-of-a-kind CPO course, is designed for Graduate (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (Only 10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities). Candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience as of the Programme start date.

This chief product officer course is designed for new/aspiring CPOs, CPAIOs, product leaders, product officers to equip them with a tactical and strategic guide to foster strategic thinking, customer empathy, effective communication and leadership abilities. Participants will learn how to lead with vision, break through a noisy market, and deliver customer-centric products.

The curriculum of this CPO Programme by IIM Kozhikode covers essential topics such as product strategy, product innovation, design thinking for new products, growth strategy, product marketing and more. It includes live online sessions, real-world case studies, a 3-day campus immersion, and sessions by industry experts, providing comprehensive training to enhance your operational leadership skills.

This course includes live online sessions conducted by IIM Kozhikode faculty, providing interactive and engaging learning experiences, which will provide a holistic CPO training. Additionally, there’ll be three-day campus immersion in which the participants will get a chance to interact with like-minded peers and CXOs.

The total fee for the IIM Kozhikode Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer Programme is INR 5,45,000 + GST.

Yes, flexible payment options are available, including installment plans to help manage the fee payment for this IIMK chief product officer course. Detailed information about these options can be obtained from the program advisors.

A chief product officer (CPO) or CPAIO is a corporate title referring to an executive who leads the entire product organization. Alternatively, the CPO is known as VP of product or head of product.

A CPO/CPAIO is responsible for the strategic product direction. Usually, it includes product vision, product innovation, product design, product development, project management, and product marketing. In many tech companies, this position also provides distribution, manufacturing, and procurement.

In a nutshell, a CPO/ CPAIO leads a product management (PM) team in building great products that deliver sustainable value to the business. From the early stages of developing a new product concept to beyond product launch, a CPO balances the needs and goals of both the product and the business.

This IIM CPAIO course is the first-of-its-kind cpo course as it provides a blend of live online learning from IIMK along with an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education. Participants will get to enrol in global cohorts of these Kellogg courses and learn from top global faculties.

Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from IIM Kozhikode on successfully completing all evaluation components including a capstone project 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. On successfully completing the modules of AI Strategies for Business Transformation, you are eligible to receive online certification from Kellogg Executive Education.

The IIMK CPAIO programme includes a 3-day campus immersion wherein participants can collaborate and network with like-minded peers and CXOs. The programme's delivery is live online during which the participants can interact with peers from their cohorts.

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.

This IIM Kozhikode CPO course features an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education. This course covers key topics such as AI, Business Transformation and more. This course will be delivered online via pre-recorded videos from faculty of Kellogg Executive Education. Participants will be able to gain a worldwide perspective through this course while networking with global cohorts.

Elevate your career with this programme!

Flexible payment options available.

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