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IIM Courses with Certificate 2025: India’s premier management institutes are opening their virtual doors to learners across the country. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are offering a range of online certificate courses designed to enhance skills in business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more. These courses aim to empower students, professionals, and lifelong learners with world-class knowledge curated by top faculty from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and others.
Whether you are looking to sharpen your strategic thinking or dive into financial modelling, these IIMs certificate courses can be your go-to:
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is offering the Accelerated General Management Programme (BL-17), a dynamic course designed for professionals aiming to fast-track their leadership journey. Scheduled to begin on December 10, 2025, this advanced-level programme focuses on core areas of general management, equipping participants with strategic, financial, and operational insights essential for senior roles.
Delivered through a blended learning format, it combines live online sessions with immersive campus experiences, ensuring both flexibility and depth, as mentioned on its website. The last date to apply is November 28, 2025.
Ideal for mid- to senior-level managers, the course promises to enhance decision-making capabilities and broaden business perspectives. Want to know more, visit: online.iima.ac.in/course/course-v1:IIMA+BL-17+2025_08/
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) offers an online course titled Financial Accounting and Analysis: Core Principles for professionals across disciplines. Over five weeks, aspirants will know about the structure and elements of key financial documents such as the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of equity.
The course also introduces essential tools and techniques for analysing financial performance, operational efficiency, and investment decisions. The course will be delivered through interactive sessions, short cases, and hands-on activities. Explore the course: iimbx.iimb.ac.in/financial-accounting-and-analysis.
The Senior Management Programme by IIM Kozhikode, offered in collaboration with Emeritus, is for experienced professionals aiming to elevate their strategic leadership capabilities. Designed for senior executives and business leaders, this programme blends live online sessions with immersive campus modules. The programme fee is Rs 6,23,000.
Ideal for professionals with over 10 years of experience, the programme offers an IIMK certificate upon completion, adding significant value to one’s leadership journey. Explore the programme here: iimkozhikode.emeritus.org/iimk-senior-management-programme
The Executive Programme in Business Management (EPBM) by IIM Calcutta is offering a certificate course for working professionals. Designed for individuals with at least five years of work experience, this programme has live online sessions and campus immersions.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate from IIM Calcutta for this 12-month course. The course will start on February 1. Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or a recognised master’s degree (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) from a UGC/AICTE-accredited institution. Know about the course: iimcourse.in/iim-calcutta-executive-programme-in-business-management
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Artificial Intelligence (EPGDPM-AI) is offered by IIM Indore and will start on November 23. As mentioned on the official website, this executive-level course blends core management principles with advanced AI applications.
This 15-month programme features live online classes, campus immersions, and hands-on projects. Key modules include machine learning, AI strategy, data analytics, and ethical AI deployment.
Applicants should have a minimum of three years of full-time paid work experience following graduation, which may include entrepreneurial ventures. Academically, candidates must have secured at least 50 per cent marks or an equivalent GPA in their Bachelor’s degree.
In addition to these requirements, aspirants must also clear an entrance examination—such as the CAT, GMAT, or a designated Admission Test—and participate in an online interview conducted by IIM Indore. Know more: iimaimanagement.com/iim-indore-post-graduate-diploma-in-management-artificial-intelligence