Designed to equip professionals with the latest tools and methodologies in design thinking and artificial intelligence (AI), this 25-week online course aims to bridge a significant skills gap and empower participants to lead innovation in their respective industries.
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), in collaboration with Emeritus, has introduced a cutting-edge Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation with AI. Designed to equip professionals with the latest tools and methodologies in design thinking and artificial intelligence (AI), this 25-week online course aims to bridge a significant skills gap and empower participants to lead innovation in their respective industries.
Programme Overview
The new programme, set to commence on March 27, 2025, is meticulously crafted to combine practical, hands-on experience with advanced AI integration. Through this unique blend, participants will gain the necessary skills to develop innovative, customer-centric solutions while leveraging AI to drive impactful market-driven innovations. The course fee is Rs 1.30 lakh + GST, and the programme is open to graduates or diploma holders (10+2+3).
Upon successfully completing the programme with a minimum grade of 70 percent, participants will receive a certificate of completion from IIM Kozhikode, further enhancing their qualifications in this rapidly evolving field.
Target Audience
This programme is designed for a wide range of professionals, including:
- Designers and design engineers
- Creative managers and UX/UI professionals
- Product, marketing, and R&D managers
- Entrepreneurs, CXOs, and business owners seeking to harness AI-driven growth
- Consultants delivering transformative AI-driven solutions to clients
It offers an unparalleled opportunity for professionals to integrate design thinking and AI, equipping them with the expertise to drive innovation in today’s fast-paced technological landscape.
Course Features and Curriculum
The programme offers a blend of recorded video lectures delivered by top IIM Kozhikode faculty, as well as immersive live masterclasses on AI and Generative AI (Gen AI). Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a capstone project guided by IIM Kozhikode faculty, allowing for hands-on learning and real-world case studies. The curriculum also includes various assignments and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Key modules include:
- Design thinking with AI
- Design thinking approach for idea generation
- Design thinking approach for concept development
- Design thinking approach for deciphering customer needs
- Impact of AI on design thinking and innovation
- The future of AI in design thinking and innovation
The course emphasizes essential skills such as critical thinking, strategic planning, and data-driven innovation, empowering participants to tackle complex problems and drive meaningful change within their organizations.
Professor Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, expressed his excitement about the launch of the programme, stating: "Rooted in IIM Kozhikode’s academic rigor, our Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation with AI is designed to equip participants with the expertise to drive innovation in an AI-powered world. By blending design thinking with advanced AI integration, this programme enables professionals to develop creative, customer-centric solutions backed by strategic problem-solving. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and AI-powered ideation, participants will gain the critical skills needed to lead transformative change in their industries."
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IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Executive Management (EPGP), which is also popular as E-MBA. Candidates with some experience can gain a lot of benefits by pursuing MBA from IIM Kozhikode. It is one of the top Management institutes of the country. Along with the experienced faculty, candidates also get great exposure by studying in an IIM. For the Management category courses, IIM Kozhikode has been ranked on number 3 under the top 100 colleges of Managemen in India by NIRF. At the completion of the course, candidates will receive a degee of MBA from reputed IIM Kozhikode. The institute has received Global recognition from AMBA, EQUIS and Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Centre support through IIMK LIVE.
For those interested in enhancing their skills in AI-powered design thinking and driving innovation within their organizations, the Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation with AI offers an exceptional opportunity. The programme will officially begin on March 27, 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the official IIM Kozhikode website.
By blending cutting-edge AI tools with traditional design thinking approaches, this course ensures that professionals are equipped with the necessary expertise to lead in an increasingly digital and innovative world.
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IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Executive Management (EPGP), which is also popular as E-MBA. Candidates with some experience can gain a lot of benefits by pursuing MBA from IIM Kozhikode. It is one of the top Management institutes of the country. Along with the experienced faculty, candidates also get great exposure by studying in an IIM. For the Management category courses, IIM Kozhikode has been ranked on number 3 under the top 100 colleges of Managemen in India by NIRF. At the completion of the course, candidates will receive a degee of MBA from reputed IIM Kozhikode. The institute has received Global recognition from AMBA, EQUIS and Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Centre support through IIMK LIVE.
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