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Six months, live online on Saturdays, no coding. GenAI across HR, marketing, finance and operations, with Harvard AI cases and a team capstone, taught by IIM Trichy faculty.Six months, live online, no coding. GenAI for managers, taught by IIM Trichy faculty.

Institute of National Importance

The academic block, IIM Tiruchirappalli.
The academic block, IIM Tiruchirappalli.
  • Jun 2026Starts
  • 6 monthsLive online
  • 72 hrsLive contact hours
  • Saturdays09:30 to 12:45 IST

The institute

Rankings and recognition of IIM Trichy.

An Institute of National Importance under the Government of India. The institute designs, teaches and certifies the program.

  • AACSB Accredited
  • AMBA Accredited
  • NIRF Ranked, Management
  • 2011 The eleventh IIM, established

What you'll learn

What you'll learn, build and gain.

Tools include ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, NotebookLM, Zapier, Google Colab and n8n.

  • 20+Live classes with IIM Trichy faculty
  • 1Team capstone with an executive presentation
  • 2 to 3 hrsWeekly work outside the live sessions
  • No codeLow-code and no-code tools throughout

Who it is for

For leaders who influence business decisions.

  • 01

    Mid to senior managers

    Managers who drive teams and executives responsible for business outcomes.

  • 02

    Functional heads

    Heads of HR, marketing, finance, operations and strategy.

  • 03

    Transformation and technology leads

    Strategy and digital-transformation leads, CTOs and IT directors.

  • 04

    Founders and entrepreneurs

    Builders exploring AI-led growth, automation and AI-enabled products.

Business-focused, not deep technical training. Not intended for AI researchers or ML engineers looking for model-building or coding-heavy work.

Curriculum

Five modules, then a capstone.

Live on Saturday mornings. Every module ends in an MCQ assessment.

Download the full syllabus →
Module 1 Weeks 1 to 3

Introduction to Generative AI

What you learn

  • AI foundations for managers, then prompt engineering for business use: role-based, structured-output, chain-of-thought and few-shot prompting.
  • Prof. Jang Bahadur Singh.
  • ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity.
Module 2 Weeks 3 to 4

GenAI in human resources management

What you learn

  • AI-powered recruitment workflows, ATS and HRIS integration, engagement and retention.
  • Case: HYRGPT.
  • Prof. Nimmi PM.
Module 3 Weeks 5 to 7

GenAI in marketing

What you learn

  • Market signals and value creation, AI-driven segmentation and campaigns, brand voice and governance.
  • Cases: HubSpot and Motion AI, Sephora.
  • Prof. Krishna Teja.
Module 4 Weeks 8 to 9

GenAI in finance

What you learn

  • Generative AI applied to the finance function.
Module 5 Weeks 10 to 12

From GenAI to Agentic AI

What you learn

  • How Generative AI evolves toward agentic systems, and what that means for the business.
Download the full syllabus

Faculty

Learn from IIM Trichy faculty.

  • Prof. Jang Bahadur Singh

    Prof. Jang Bahadur Singh

    IIM Trichy

    Introduction to Generative AI

  • Prof. Nimmi PM

    Prof. Nimmi PM

    IIM Trichy

    Assistant Professor, HRM and Organisational Behaviour

  • Prof. Krishna Teja

    Prof. Krishna Teja

    IIM Trichy

    Marketing analytics and strategy · Ph.D. IIM Kashipur

  • Prof. Shalini V

    Prof. Shalini V

    IIM Trichy

    Assistant Professor

  • Prof. Saini Das

    Prof. Saini Das

    IIM Trichy

    Information Systems and Analytics

  • Prof. Gopinath K

    Prof. Gopinath K

    IIM Trichy

    Ph.D. IIT Madras · MBA NIT Tiruchirappalli

What you get

A certificate, and a capstone you present.

  • Certificate

    Certificate of Completion from IIM Tiruchirappalli

    Awarded on a minimum of 35% in the MCQ assessments, a satisfactory capstone and 70% live attendance. This program does not confer alumni status.

  • Capstone

    An executive-ready AI adoption proposal

    In teams: a 10 to 15 slide executive presentation, a 12 to 15 page business report and a final group presentation covering use case, roadmap, benefits and risks.

  • For teams

    Get your company to pay for it

    Many participants enrol through corporate sponsorship or reimbursement. Official invoices and sponsorship letters are provided on request.

Fees and dates

One fee. No surprises.

Dates and payment

What happens when.

Starts
Jun 2026 · apply by 20 Jun 2026
Classes
Saturdays, 09:30 to 12:45 IST, all recorded
Duration
6 months · 72 live contact hours
Eligibility
Graduate degree and 5+ years of work experience
Payment
Full fee or EMI with Avanse or Propelld · employer invoices on request

For teams

Get your company to pay for it.

Most employers reimburse upskilling like this. We hand you everything your company needs to sign off.

How admission works

Four steps. No entrance exam.

  1. 01

    Submit the form

    Two minutes: your name, role and experience.

  2. 02

    Profile review

    The institute reviews your profile against the eligibility criteria.

  3. 03

    Admission offer

    Qualifying candidates receive an offer with the fee schedule and dates.

  4. 04

    Confirm your seat

    Pay the first instalment, or share the invoice with your employer.

Inside the program

Live sessions, real assignments, shipped work.

  • 01

    Live faculty sessions

    Weekend classes with institute faculty, all recorded.

  • 02

    Case discussions

    Business cases worked through live, in cohorts.

  • 03

    Hands-on labs

    Tools and labs you use the next week at work.

  • 04

    Doubt-clearing

    Scheduled Q&A so you are never stuck.

  • 05

    Capstone presentation

    Present your capstone to faculty and peers.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who is this program designed for?

Working professionals with at least five years of experience who influence business decisions: mid to senior managers, functional leaders, product managers, consultants, transformation leaders and entrepreneurs.

Do I need a technical background?

No. The program starts with AI foundations and emphasises low-code and no-code tools. Basic familiarity with spreadsheets is enough.

What is the weekly schedule?

Live sessions on Saturday mornings in a virtual classroom, plus two to three hours of self-paced work. Recordings and materials live on the LMS.

What happens if I miss a live session?

You can watch the recording on the learning platform. Live attendance still counts toward the 70% needed to certify.

Does the program include placements?

No. It is designed for working professionals and does not include placement services.

Is there a selection process?

Applications are reviewed for eligibility. You may be asked for graduation proof, government ID, work experience details and an updated resume or LinkedIn profile.

What if I change my mind?

80% refund before Day 1 on the certificate programs. There is no payment to apply.

Can my company pay for it?

Most employers reimburse these programs. We give you the documents your company needs to sign off.

Become the AI-native leader in your organisation.

The institute reviews your profile first. Employer invoices and letters on request.The institute reviews your profile first. Employer invoices and letters on request.

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