IIM Indore announces ninth batch of Executive Certificate Programme in Strategy and Leadership

Indian Institute of Management Indore has announced ninth batch of the Executive Certificate Programme in Strategy and Leadership for Senior Professionals. The programme is mix of strategy and leadership as main principles that helps leaders to manage with latest technologies, unlock leadership potential, and translate strategies into impactful execution.

One year Executive Certificate Programme in Strategy and Leadership for Senior Professionals is an onlineoffering that transforms learners into proactive leaders to drive innovation and strategic foresight, enabling their organisations to thrive.

Designed for professionals with at least a decade of experience, the programme expands understanding of core business functions, sharpens strategic thinking, strengthens leadership capabilities and enable learners to harness digital transformation through data-driven decision-making and analytics. With a curated curriculum spanning Business Economics, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Business Analytics, HR Practice Transformations.

The demand for senior management skilling has grown significantly as organisations cross complexity and disruption. A McKinsey Global Survey found that 87% of executives believe they have lack of skill or expect to within a few years. Similarly, World Economic Forum’s Report 2025 notes analytical thinking, leadership and technological literacy are among top ten skills needed by 2030, with 39% of skills for jobs will transform or become obsolete by 2030.

Announcing the launch, Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, said, “At IIM Indore, we believe leadership is about charting course with conviction and implementing it with impact. This programme has been designed to enable experienced professionals to strengthen their strategic foresight, connect emerging technologies, and inspire organisational transformation. With the addition of cutting-edge modules like Generative AI.”

Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head, TimesPro said, “The Executive Certificate Programme in Strategy and Leadership for Senior Professionals exemplifies our commitment to creating future-ready leaders. TimesPro’s immersive pedagogy and industry-relevant modules delivered in partnership with IIM Indore equip professionals with strategic insight, digital ease and transformative leadership skills.”