IIT Bombay, in collaboration with Great Learning, has launched a four-month online certificate course titled “Leadership with AI”. The course starts in January 2026, and registrations are currently open, with applications closing on 5 December 2025.

The programme is designed and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty — particularly under the umbrella of its Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) — and aims to equip professionals with the knowledge to envision, lead, and scale AI initiatives in their organisations.

Prospective participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from IIT Bombay upon successful completion of the course.

📚 What the Course Covers & Who It’s For

The “Leadership with AI” course includes core modules on:

• AI-ready leadership fundamentals (data intelligence, AI/ML basics)
• Generative AI and agents for business transformation
• AI-led business strategy and organisational change management
• Building responsible, AI-first organisations with ethical and sustainable frameworks

Participants also choose one industry-specific track — either BFSI/Fintech or IT / Data Science / Tech — tailoring learning to sector-specific applications, regulations, and AI-use cases.

According to official eligibility criteria, the course is suited for mid- to senior-level professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs and managers. Applicants need:

• A Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognised university, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Minimum 3 years of work experience

The total fee for the course is ₹2 lakh (including GST).

The programme emphasises a practical, real-world approach — combining strategic leadership training with industry-specific applications of AI. This makes it attractive to professionals aiming to steer digital transformation or AI adoption within their organisations.

🔎 Why This Course Matters Now

The decision to launch “Leadership with AI” comes at a time when enterprises across sectors are rapidly adopting AI and generative AI tools. However, many leaders lack the strategic vision needed to implement AI effectively and responsibly. This course aims to bridge that gap. TechGig+1

By combining AI knowledge with leadership, strategy and ethical governance, the programme seeks to produce professionals capable of driving AI-led business transformation, while also considering responsible AI deployment. For industries such as IT, fintech, BFSI and data-driven enterprises, such leadership skills could prove crucial in staying competitive amid shifting technological landscapes.

Moreover, by offering the course online, IIT Bombay and Great Learning make it accessible for working professionals across India — thus widening access to top-tier AI leadership training.