Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Analytics and Gen AI for Business Decisions
IIM Kozhikode
- Duration
12 Months
- Mode
Direct-to-Device
- Batch
03
- Commencement Date
11th April 2026
- Application Closure Date
Closing Soon
- Session Timing
Saturday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Admission Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- For Indian Participants – Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (10+2+3 only) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities) in any discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience after graduation is required as of the programme date, i.e., the technical orientation date.
Who Should Enroll?
- Tech professionals at all levels looking to upskill in Data Science or transition into a Data Science career.
- Mid-level managers, business analysts, and domain specialists are managing Data Science projects.
- Early managers and team leads with basic exposure to Data Science who are looking to move into a Data Science career.
- Senior executives from a wide range of professional backgrounds seeking a holistic understanding of Data Science.
- Familiarity with Mathematics, Statistics, or any programming language will be beneficial. The programme may not be suitable for applicants expecting to learn coding or receive hands-on technical training in Big Data technologies.
About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode began its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship two-year Postgraduate Programme (PGP), leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Today, the Institute is on a high growth trajectory, offering one of the widest arrays of academic programmes in management education. These include the Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD), Executive MBA programmes, Management and Faculty Development Programmes, and a unique PhD (Practice Track) for working professionals. In 2019, the Institute introduced programmes such as the two-year MBA in Finance, MBA in Liberal Studies & Management, and the innovative one-year MBA in Business Leadership. In 2025, it further expanded its portfolio with a one-year Diploma in Management and a four-year Bachelor’s in Management Studies.
IIM Kozhikode has articulated a bold institutional vision – ‘Vision 2047: Globalizing Indian Thought’ – aligning with 100 years of Independent India and 50 years of IIMK’s own journey. Guided by the principles of Satyam (Authenticity), Nityam (Sustainability), and Purnam (Fulfilment), the Institute aims to nurture responsible, values-driven leaders, thinkers, and educators who contribute to building a better, sustainable world. IIMK is home to pioneering initiatives, including IIMK LIVE – a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum, and six Centres of Excellence across diverse domains. The Institute also has a satellite campus in Kochi, primarily catering to Executive Education.
IIMK is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK), and is also a member of AACSB. It is ranked 3rd in India as per the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2025 in the Management category. In the Financial Times (FT) Rankings 2025, IIMK’s MBA is ranked #69 globally, while its Open Enrolment Programme is ranked #76 worldwide. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIMK is placed in the 141+ band for Business and Management Studies; its MBA programme is ranked 151+, and its Executive MBA is ranked 161+ globally.
- 3rd Rank – NIRF India Rankings (Management) 2024
- 69th Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2025
- 76th Global Financial Times Ranking (Open Enrolment) 2025
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Admission Process
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Admission & Fee Payment
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Syllabus Breakdown
- Introduction to Data Science, AI & Business Impact
- Data Management: Acquisition, Storage, Pre-processing
- Overview of Big Data: Information Value Chain & Data Supply Chain
- Modern Data Architectures: Data Lakes, Warehouses & Cloud Analytics
- Data Monetisation & Business Value Discovery with Big Data
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
- Introduction to Data Analytics Tool – Python
- Exploratory Data Analysis using R Studio
- Descriptive Analytics: Statistics for Data Science
- Statistical Inference
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling using Tableau I
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling using Tableau II
- Factor Analysis & Dimension Reduction Techniques
- Market Research & Survey Data Analytics
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
- Regression-based Modelling I
- Regression-based Modelling II
- Classification Techniques I
- Classification Techniques II
- Clustering Techniques (Unsupervised Learning)
- Tree-Based Prediction Models (CART)
- Ensemble Techniques (Bagging, Boosting, Random Forest)
- Neural Network-Based Analysis I
- Neural Network-Based Analysis II
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
- Time Series Forecasting Techniques I
- Time Series Forecasting Techniques II
- Optimisation Techniques & Applications I
- Optimisation Techniques & Applications II
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
- Text Mining & Natural Language Processing
- Introduction to Generative AI & Foundation Models
- Large Language Models I: GPT, BERT, Transformers
- Large Language Models II: Prompt Engineering & Business Applications
- AI Deployment, Monitoring
- Agentic AI: From Copilot to Autopilot
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
- Analytics in Retail: Association Mining & Customer Analytics
- Analytics in Banking & Finance: Fraud Analytics, Risk Models
- Analytics in Supply Chain
- Analytics in Healthcare
- Reinforcement Learning & Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
- Analytics in Cross-Industry Functions
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
- Capstone Project (Consolidation)
- Capstone Project (Presentation)
Note: The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised based on the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
Programme Fee Details
- Easy EMI Options Available*
Application Fee
INR 2,000/- + GSTTotal Programme Fee (Exclusive of Application Fee)
INR 2,00,000/- + GSTInstalment Pattern
Booking Amount
INR 80,000/- + GST(At the time of admission)
Instalment 1
INR 60,000/- + GST(15th July 2026)
Instalment 2
INR 60,000/- + GST(15th October 2026)
Earn a Prestigious IIM Kozhikode’s Programme Certification
- Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a ‘Certification of Completion’.
- Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Participation Certificate’.
Note: The programme’s certificate image is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
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The programme spans 12 months, delivered through live online sessions guided by IIMK’s expert faculty.
Participants will learn data interpretation, analytical thinking, predictive modelling concepts, AI-enabled decision support, application of Generative AI tools, scenario simulation, and strategic use of analytics in business functions.
Absolutely. The programme is designed specifically for working professionals who want to upskill in analytics, AI, and managerial decision-making—without requiring prior programming expertise.
