Kolkata: In today’s fast-evolving business world, leaders and innovators must be equipped with skills that merge human-centred design principles with artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle complex challenges. To fulfil this demand, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, in collaboration with Emeritus, proudly announces the launch of the Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation with AI. This dynamic, 25-week programme is purpose-built to prepare professionals to lead AI-driven transformations and reimagine problem-solving through innovative, design-focused strategies.
The need for advanced skills in AI and design thinking has never been more critical, as businesses across industries strive to innovate and stay competitive. A 2024 report from McKinsey & Company projects that AI could add up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, making it imperative for professionals to integrate AI with human-centered design principles. In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, this programme is essential to help future leaders harness AI to drive sustainable, creative solutions that address complex challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.
Speaking on this launch, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, commented, “Our new programme represents IIM Kozhikode’s commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking. By integrating AI with design thinking, we aim to equip future leaders to solve real-world challenges creatively and strategically, positioning them to drive meaningful change.”
Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, India & APAC Emeritus, added, “In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding AI’s role in design thinking is crucial. Our collaboration with IIM Kozhikode in launching this programme reflects our shared vision of providing high-impact, future-ready learning solutions. We believe this course will enable participants to harness the power of AI to innovate responsibly and sustainably.”
The Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation with AI equips participants with essential skills drawn from design thinking and AI integration. Learners will gain a strong foundation in empathy-driven problem framing, ideation, prototyping, and iterative testing. The curriculum delves into AI-enhanced creativity, exploring Generative AI applications, scenario planning, and cognitive AI for design innovation. Participants will also learn to apply tools such as the Kano Model and Value/Ease Matrix for refining concepts, as well as customer journey mapping and value proposition canvassing to create user-centred solutions. With insights into sustainable design practices and AI-driven market analysis, learners are prepared to lead in the development of innovative, AI-enabled solutions.
Participants will gain hands-on knowledge through real-world case studies, capstone projects, and interactive live sessions led by industry experts. The programme includes over 15 assignments and quizzes, live masterclasses on AI in design thinking, and continuous support from Industry Leaders, ensuring an engaging and impactful learning experience.
Program Details:
- Programme Name: Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation with AI
- Start Date: December 23, 2024
- Duration: 25 weeks (4-6 hours per week)
- Format: Online + Live sessions with industry experts
- Fee: INR 1,30,000 + GST
- Eligibility: Minimum graduate or diploma holder (10+2+3)
The collaboration between IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing learners with the necessary industry-relevant skills to excel in the digital age.To know more click here
About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Started in 1997 with its Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is on a high growth trajectory today, offering a wide range of academic programmes in the field of management education. These include the Fellow Programme in Management, Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Info park, Kochi, in 2013 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK has also the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic programmes such as the one-year Post Graduate programme in Business Leadership (2019) MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind start-up incubation programme and the Indian Business Museum.
IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2024: Management. The institute also features regularly among top global institutes for its flagship MBA (PGP) and EMBA programme (EPGP) in the QS World University Rankings. The institute has leapfrogged 100 spots to be placed in the Top 151-200 Institutes in Business & Management Studies globally, as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. IIM Kozhikode is also globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK) and is on the verge of a triple-accreditation crown.
IIM Kozhikode also made its debut in the prestigious Financial Times Rankings in 2023 and was recently ranked #70 among the top-80 open-enrolment executive programme providers globally for the year 2024. The feat has further consolidated the 28- year’s IIM’s footing in an exclusive list of the foremost providers of executive education in the world. The institute had also entered in global top-100 at Rank #77 for FT Masters in Management (MIM) 2023 Rankings, for its full time MBA programme. IIM Kozhikode has successfully delivered close to 1300 MDP programmes over the past two decades, training more than 41,000 participants from 150+ organisations, which also includes several Fortune 500 companies in the process.
About Emeritus
Emeritus offers customised and open programs in India, Singapore, Dubai and other global locations in collaboration with IIM Lucknow Executive Education, IIM Calcutta Executive Education, ISB Executive Education, Harvard Business School (HBS), MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, Kellogg Executive Education, Berkeley Executive Education, and Wharton Executive Education, amongst other leading Institutions. Our world-class executive education programs, facilitated by eminent program experts, provide an immersive learning experience integrated with actionable insights and practical business applications and are delivered in a range of formats; in-class, online, as well as blended programs. The Emeritus Group has more than 1,750 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, GSV Ventures, Peak XV, Bertelsmann, CPPIB, Accel and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
