Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
Certificate Programmes
Executive Certificate Programme for Chief Product Officer
This Executive Certificate Programme for Chief Product Officer (CPO) is a comprehensive, practice-driven learning initiative aimed at senior product leaders who are either currently in or aspiring to the CPO role.
Price: ₹60,000 + GST
Programme Starts:
30th
Nov
2025
Course Description:
The programme targets the demands of leading product strategy, managing high-performing product teams, and driving innovation in a dynamic business environment. The curriculum integrates strategic frameworks, operational excellence, market orientation, customer-centricity, and leadership capabilities essential for a modern CPO. Participants will learn to balance long-term product vision with execution agility, align cross-functional teams, and leverage data and emerging technologies for product success.
Who is this Programme for?
This programme is designed for:
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Senior Product Managers and Directors ready to step into CPO or VP of Product roles
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Heads of Product / Group Product Managers seeking to sharpen leadership and strategy skills
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Entrepreneurs responsible for product leadership in fast-growing startups
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Technology leaders transitioning into product-centric roles
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Business leaders responsible for product innovation and portfolio management
Duration: 3 months
Number of Sessions : 40 sessions
Eligibility:
Diploma (10+2+3) / Graduates (10+2+3 or equivalent) / Postgraduates in any discipline
recognized by UGC / AICTE
Registration deadline:
27th Nov, 2025
This Course includes:
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IIM Ranchi Executive Alumni Status
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Certificate of Completion from IIM Ranchi
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2-Day Immersion at IIM Ranchi’s Campus
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Holistic Curriculum
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Live sessions by IIM Ranchi’s faculty
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Networking Opportunities with Peers
*Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from IIM Ranchi on successfully completing all evaluation components and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75%.
Programme Directors
Prof. Aman Kumar
Assistant Professor
Prof.Tata Sai Vijay
Associate Professor
Dr. Aman Kumar holds a PhD from IIM Visakhapatnam, an MBA in Marketing from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and a B.Sc. in Statistics from Hindu College, University of Delhi.
His research focuses on human–technology interactions, the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and technology adoption behaviors, reflecting the intersection of marketing and emerging technologies.
He has published extensively in reputed journals such as Industrial Marketing Management, Psychology & Marketing, Journal of Business Research, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal of Services Marketing, and Journal of Consumer Behaviour, among others.
Prof. Tata Sai Vijay holds a PhD in Marketing from IIM Raipur, and an MBA and MSc from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. With over 15 years of academic and research experience, he teaches courses such as Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Retail
Management, Rural Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communications.
His research interests include e-WOM, online consumer behavior, celebrity endorsements, mobile apps, and impulse buying. His work has been published in reputed journals including Marketing Intelligence and Planning, Journal of Strategic Marketing, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, and Journal of Consumer Behaviour, among others.
Important Information
Mode of Delivery: The sessions will be conducted live online through an interactive platform that enables real-time audio and video communication
Assessment: The performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes and assignments.
Note: Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will become eligible to apply for the prestigious Executive Education Alumni status of IIM Ranchi. To avail this status, a separate application along with a registration fee of INR 10,000 plus applicable taxes is required.