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Check eligibilityIIMBx Professional Certificate · IIM Bangalore
A 10-month programme in ML, Generative AI and Agentic AI from IIMBx, brought to you by Courselay in collaboration with ET AI. For graduates with 3+ years of experience.
- IIMB faculty-led
- IIMB Affiliate Alumni Status
- On-campus sessions
8courses in one integrated programme
10months, blended online and on campus
5hours a week, on average
4IIM Bangalore faculty and practitioners
About the programme
Beyond AI awareness. Real AI fluency.
Most AI courses for managers stop at slides. This one teaches how AI systems actually work, from the statistics underneath to LLMs and agents, and how to connect them to business decisions.
- Read and evaluate the technical work of your own AI and data teams
- Build strong statistical and technical foundations in AI
- Ask the right questions before you build, buy or trust an AI solution
- Lead AI adoption with credibility, judgment and responsible governance
Programme objectives
Key emerging areas covered
Six areas you will be able to lead once you complete the programme.
01
Statistical thinking
Make evidence-based decisions you can defend in front of a sceptical CFO.
02
Predictive models
Use models for prediction, pattern-finding and personalisation.
03
Neural intelligence
Understand AI that works with images, language and automation.
04
Trustworthy GenAI
Create content with modern AI systems, responsibly.
05
Agentic workflows
Design autonomous digital workflows that scale business operations.
06
Visual storytelling
Communicate insights through interactive visual business narratives.
Curriculum
Eight courses. One integrated programme
From data foundations to Generative and Agentic AI.
Data Visualisation and Storytelling
Turn data into clear visual stories that leadership acts on.
Predictive Analytics
Forecast outcomes with regression and time-series techniques.
Machine Learning with Business Applications
Apply machine learning to real business problems.
Machine Learning using Python
Build and evaluate machine-learning models hands-on in Python.
Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Understand neural networks, computer vision, NLP and transformers.
Reinforcement Learning
Learn sequential decision-making with Markov-based methods.
Generative AI and Agentic AI
Work with LLMs, RAG, agentic systems and Responsible AI.
Learning format
Learn online. Meet on campus.
A blended format built around a full-time job, about 5 hours a week.
Self-paced
Recorded lectures, readings and activities on the IIMBx platform, on any device.
Live online
Live sessions with faculty. Dates are shared once the programme begins.
On campus
Live sessions at IIM Bangalore, as scheduled by IIMBx.
Who can apply
Designed for ambitious AI leaders
- Managers who want a deeper, technical understanding of AI.
- Consultants and IT leaders running technology initiatives.
- Founders building AI-driven products and growth.
- Professionals curious about how models and algorithms actually work.
Faculty
Learn from the best
IIM Bangalore faculty and practitioners lead every course.
Programme highlights
The IIMBx advantage
What you get during the programme and after it.
IIMBx certificate
Meet the completion requirements to earn the programme certificate issued by IIMBx, IIM Bangalore’s digital learning initiative.
IIMB Affiliate Alumni Status
Join the IIM Bangalore affiliate alumni community on completion.
Premier B-school faculty
Learn from IIM Bangalore faculty and practitioners who build with AI.
Case-focused curriculum
Every concept is tied back to a real business decision.
Learn around your job
About 5 hours a week, anytime and anywhere, with scheduled live sessions.
Pay in 3 instalments
Programme fee of ₹2,25,000 + GST, split into three instalments.
IIMBx, IIM Bangalore’s digital learning initiative since 2014, offers 137 courses across 12 domains and has recorded more than 5 million enrolments worldwide.
Your journey
From application to alumni
What happens after you check your eligibility.
- 1
Check eligibility
Takes a minute on Courselay. A counsellor calls to talk through fit.
- 2
Apply by 20 Nov
Submit your application through the official ET AI and IIMBx admission process.
- 3
Interview
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed before selection.
- 4
Enrol
Pay in 3 instalments. ET AI handles admission formalities and fee collection.
- 5
Learn for 10 months
From 27 Nov 2026: self-paced, live online and on-campus sessions.
- 6
Certificate + alumni status
Earn the IIMBx certificate and IIMB Affiliate Alumni Status.
Programme partner
Part of the ET AI and IIM Bangalore initiative
ET AI is the exclusive partner for the IIMBx AI for Managers programme. ET AI and IIMBx also host the AI Business Transformation Masterclass & Awards 2026 at IIM Bangalore on 19 November 2026, an invitation-only gathering of 300+ senior leaders with sessions from IIMB faculty.
Important dates
Key milestones
Early bird deadline30 Sep 2026Closed
Registration deadline20 Nov 2026
Programme inauguration27 Nov 2026
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Apply
Check your eligibility in a minute
Share a few details. A counsellor will call to confirm your fit and walk you through the application.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Who is eligible?
Graduates in any discipline with at least 3 years of professional experience. Engineering and science backgrounds are preferred.
What is the fee?
₹2,25,000 + 18% GST (₹40,500), so ₹2,65,500 in all. You can pay in three instalments; the schedule is shared during admission.
Are scholarships or discounts available?
No. IIMBx does not offer scholarships or fee concessions for this programme.
How does admission work?
ET AI, the exclusive partner for this IIMBx programme, manages admissions, fee collection and formalities. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed. A Courselay counsellor helps you prepare.
How long is it and how much time does it take?
10 months, starting 27 November 2026. Plan for about 5 hours a week.
How is the programme delivered?
It is a blended programme: self-paced recorded lectures, readings and activities on the IIMBx platform, plus live online sessions and on-campus sessions at IIM Bangalore. Live session dates are shared once the programme begins.
Do I need to know coding?
The curriculum includes Machine Learning using Python, so you should be ready to learn and use code. Our counsellor can tell you how to prepare.
What do I get after completing it?
A certificate issued by IIMBx, IIM Bangalore’s digital learning initiative, and IIMB Affiliate Alumni Status. It is a professional certification, not a degree.
Does the programme include placement support?
No. Placement support is not part of this programme.
What is the last date to apply?
20 November 2026.
What does Courselay do here?
Courselay lists this programme in collaboration with ET AI, the exclusive partner for IIMBx AI for Managers. We check your eligibility, counsel you on fit and help with your application at no extra cost. IIMBx delivers the programme; ET AI handles admissions and fee collection.