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Owner-President Management

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Owner/President Management

Owner/President Management course is a 24-months course that is divided into 3 units and is launched by Harvard Business School (HBS). This course is an on-campus one that is conducted on the campus of HBS. Ideal for most people who are associated with senior roles in the Management of organisations.

Owner/President Management training is concerned with building, leading, and then growing a business venture successfully that has passed many challenges in the past, and is future-ready for the upcoming ones. Due to the responsibilities the business founder often cannot focus on personal growth. But this course helps them to make a balance between personal, and organisational goals. This is a transformative experience of learning that will be boosting the skills of Leadership by increasing the value of the business organisation. 

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24 Months
October 22 - November,10 2022
$ 46,500
Skills Covered:
Entrepreneurial skills

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Masters Program in Management

The Master's Program in Management Online Course is organized in three levels specifically foundation and Moderate, followed by a High Level. The foundation and intermediate levels incorporate complete inclusion of center administration disciplines, while the advanced level incorporates industry-applicable custom specialization streams. The candidate will be under the guidance of experienced mentors. 

As a part of this Masters Program in Management Certification Course students will be prepared in different territories like personality improvement and team management, taking care of genuine circumstances through reenactments and contextual analyses, practical exposure by means of industrial visits, and profound half-year paid internships. 

The Master's Program in Management Training course will deal with the concepts and understanding of sales and marketing management, investment banking, operations management, data sciences and analytics, human resource management. The course will offer the candidate paid internship and practical exposure in the respective fields. The candidate will get assured placement in the program.

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18 Months
3,00,000
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management Data science knowledge Sales skills Marketing skills Knowledge of banking
International Management Programme

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International Management Programme

The International Management Programme is a higher-level management course offered by IIMB in cooperation with the McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management in Canada and the United Kingdom's Lancaster University Management School. The International Management Programme online course is based on the IMPM program of Prof Henry Mintzberg, which was inspired by his groundbreaking work on five mindsets.

It is a one-of-a-kind course that also offers a path to a degree from McGill or LUMS. This international course not only attracts individuals from various countries but also includes foreign contexts into its program. The International Management Programme Training consists of five 10-day modules crafted by Bangalore's premier business schools, Lancaster, Yokohama, Rio de Janeiro, and Montreal, offered over a 16-month period.

Friendly Consulting, Co-Coaching, Dedicated Tables, Impact Teams, and  Managerial Exchanges are just a few of the engaging activities that take place both in and out of the classroom. Completing the five modules of the International Management Programme syllabus and successfully completing the exams and management exchange will culminate in the granting of the IMP Certificate by IIM Bangalore

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18 Months
17,75,000
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill Business Management
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals

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Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals

Applicants who are working professionals and want to make a career as a Project Manager can enrol for this Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals certification course. This program is a weekend executive MBA course mainly designed for professional executives to help them acquire professional management skills. Participants will discover how to get deep strategic and leadership insights from world-class instructors and expanded networks to accelerate progress, both in their management role and career. The Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals training duration is 18 months that mainly includes alternate weekend classes and two in-campus residency weeks. Mainly, the term schedule is set for the six-weeks. The course will help candidates get global exposure and learn the dynamics of the industry. The Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals curriculum begins with online preparation courses that serve as the foundation for subsequent classes.

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18 Months
30,46,000
Skills Covered:
Leadership
Masters Program in Management with MICA Business Management

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Job Linked Master’s Program in Management with MICA Business Management

The Management with MICA Business Management will help you get familiar with the practical aspects of various career-oriented management disciplines. You will learn through case studies and simulations, which will prepare you for real-life industry-based scenarios. You will also be actively interacting with the instructors and fellow students.

The Management with MICA Business Management programme will also help you refine your personality development and team management skills. The six-month paid internship and industrial visit, which are a part of the course, will give you the essential practical perspective and exposure.

The Management with MICA Business Management syllabus modules is segregated into three levels – Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced. The first two constitute in-depth coverage of various management disciplines. The Advanced level comprises customised streams. 

Your admission to the Management with MICA Business Management Certification will be based on a rigorous selection process. Upon course completion, you will earn a certificate and get guaranteed placement within 6 months. 

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18 Months
4,10,000
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management Sales skills Marketing skills Knowledge of banking Data science knowledge
Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business-1

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Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGP-FMB)

With a history of 24 long years, the postgraduate programme has managed to have 34 batches. The Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGP-FMB) certification course is provided by SPJIMR, Mumbai. The course talks about how the family business is managed and provides an ample amount of information on the same. 

The training aims to make the students a perfect fit for their business. The programme is specially designed for students who are going to join their family business as the new entrants. Candidates can apply for the course by fulfilling the eligibility criteria. The course is available offline as well as in an online form. 

The Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGP-FMB) certification syllabus is divided into three phases that include various subtopics. Candidates can complete the whole syllabus in eighteen months. The learnings of the programme are delivered through state of the art pedagogy. The contents include plenty of assignments and projects for students. Candidates will get a certificate at the end of the Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGP-FMB) online course.

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18 Months
13,03,900
Skills Covered:
Interpersonal skills Leadership Brand Management
Fifteen Months Certificate Program in General Management

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Certificate Program in General Management (CPGM)

The Certificate Programme in General Management (CPGM) will be rudimentarily helping the candidates to understand and learn the primary concepts and theory in the genre of management. The Certificate Programme in General Management course has a motto of encouraging the students to gather more perspectives and knowledge while taking decisions and before taking any actions. The programme will be enabling and encouraging the aspirants to apply their gathered information in their professional fronts, helping them to grow in their own fields.

Through the lectures and classes that will be conducted by the faculty of IIM, Ranchi students will learn to solve case studies. Activities and projects will also be organized so that more comprehensive learning is provided. Participants will also be constantly evaluated through regular- presentations, assignments, quizzes and examinations. The students after completing the Certificate Programme in General Management course will also receive “alumnus status”. The on-campus classes will help the students to interact with the faculty more easily.

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15 Months
3,00,000
Skills Covered:
Business Management

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Executive Post Graduate Program in Management

The Executive PG Program in Management (ePGPM) is one of the best executive post-graduation courses that you can go for to give a boost to your career. Such courses are a fantastic way to enhance your skills and aim for a better paying job.

The Executive PG Program in Management (ePGPM) is a 12 months programme. It is mainly tailored for freshers as well as working executives. In an Executive PG Program in Management (ePGPM), the students go through the same course structure as a full-time Post-Graduate Programme in Management. The only difference is that this course will be completed in one year. The best part about Executive PG Program in Management (ePGPM) is that you can keep your full-time job, and at the same time gain managerial and leadership skills. These skills you can then use to excel in your career.

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12 Months
2,25,000
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Data science knowledge Machine learning Database Management Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Knowledge of Python Social Media Marketing Digital marketing skills
Executive Certificate Program in General Management

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Executive Certificate Program in General Management

The Executive Certificate Program in General Management course focuses on sharpening the management skills of participants. The course is designed interactively, and its lessons will help participants handle complicated business conversations with ease. In this management course, participants will be introduced to various tactics of business management that are less known. Some of the best business managers across the country use the tactics mentioned in the programme. 

For the curious business enthusiasts, the Executive Certificate Program in General Management also includes lessons on entrepreneurship. The course focuses on the overall growth of its participants as highly capable business managers. That is why various lectures are included on the importance of analytical skills, the emergence of digital economics and more. The mentors will also prepare participants to interpret and analyse data of businesses.

The duration of the Executive Certificate Program in General Management course is twelve months. Over the months, participants will develop an enhanced understanding of management in general and business management. Week after week, the course will go in greater depths of management. Furthermore, it will give participants an exclusive view of the importance of good management in a business setup.

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12 Months
1,60,000
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Digital marketing skills Human Resource Management
Professional Certificate Program in General Management

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Professional Certificate Program in General Management

In today’s world businesses are very vibrant, and the level of complexity concerned in managing the various sources maintained at present or in the future by an industry keeps expanding on a day-to-day basis. Business organisations intend to modify their managerial methods from an ingenious and disorderly manner to a sophisticated and structured way. 

This transformation demands the actualities to develop their employees continuously besides improving their administrative processes. Employees who register in an organisation at non-managerial job roles may convert their careers by systematically learning management. General Management is the method of dealing with or managing things or people in any organization. General management professional members organize tasks, like accounting, payroll, and paperwork. 

They also have to deal with other issues of the company. General Management also executes functional problem solving, decision making and task implementing skills collectively to manage the overall services easily. Professional Certificate Program In General Management course has a solid understanding of business strategies, business plans, managerial theories, and financial management. They are responsible for handling both the revenue and fixed budget components of a company known as profit & loss (P&L). Professionals after pursuing the General management program can opt for a job in different managerial posts. The course will improve the potential to become active managers of today, flexible and proficient of managing vagueness.

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12 Months
2,20,000
Skills Covered:
Accounting proficiency Business sense Strategic Mindset Financial Management Leadership
Senior Management Programme

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Senior Management Programme (SMP)

The Senior Management Programme (SMP) is a part of Indian Institute of Technology-Calcutta’s Leadership and General Management Programmes, intended to train working professionals as well as postgraduates for senior executive duties. The course incorporates digital as well as in-campus learning, to ensure all round learning.. The sessions are taken once a week, via digital medium. It is mainly taken on Sundays from 9am to 12pm.

The teaching methodology incorporates a unique blend of diverse teaching styles ranging from Cases, Simulations, Role-Plays, Games depending on the type of module. The lectures are ensured to be highly interactive and full of knowledge. The aim is to familiarize the Working professionals with the current business environment, which is changing constantly, and to enable them to make strategic decisions, implementing analysis and existing functional competencies. 

The combination of qualitative and quantitative skills is taught to candidates. The in-campus sessions include face-to-face interactions regarding topics of contemporary relevance. The course charges roughly Rs. 7 Lakhs, which is payable in instalments. The course is conducted by the IIM-Calcutta Faculty, via digital medium mostly. After successful completion of the course, the candidate would be inducted into the IIM-C Executive Education Alumni section, thereby enabling him/her to a 5 percent discount on other IIM-C LDPs.

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12 Months
8,00,000
Skills Covered:
Analytical skills Leadership Functional Competency
Executive Programme in General Management

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Executive Programme in General Management (EPGM)

This highly interactive programme will help you become efficient managers and perform better in modern organisations. This programme will equip you with the necessary skills so that you can assume leadership and managerial positions in the future. You will acquire valuable leadership and managerial skills that will help you navigate a wide range of business scenarios.

The Executive Programme in General Management (EPGM) certification course is a blend of lectures, assignments and case studies that will enable you to assume key positions in sectors such as Finance, Operations, Management, Accounts and many more. This programme will also prove helpful to executives working in the public sector and non-profit organisations. Individuals just passing out of fields such as medicine, engineering, CA and such will find this programme helpful when they join non-corporate and corporate sectors.

The Executive Programme in General Management training course by IIM Calcutta is an integration of both theoretical and practical skills that will equip you with strategic managerial skills. Individuals looking to assume key positions in their respective organisations will find this programme extremely effective which is offered on the NSE Talent Sprint platform.

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12 Months
3,60,000
Skills Covered:
Critical thinking Leadership Decision making skills Business Management
Executive Programme in Business Management

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Executive Programme in Business Management

The key objective behind imparting Executive Programme in Business Management certification is to make the participants expert in dealing the ups and downs of business in the most efficient manner. The participants are taken through an in-depth understanding of the business operations and processes. However, the course focuses towards application of different methodologies to face the potential threats in business and later rise through the adversities at minimum losses. 

Strategy development, experimental approaches and resource management are the common topics the course will deal with. In short, this programme targets all the important concepts that are imperative to maintain and manage a smooth-running business enterprise.

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12 Months
5,40,000
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge Business analytics knowledge Business Management
Transitioning into Leadership a Programme for Women Executives

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Transitioning into Leadership: A Programme for Women Executives(TLPWE)

"Transitioning into Leadership: A Programme for Women Executives Certification Course" targets women to achieve leadership positions in this competitive business world. The institution presents an intensive platform for conducting face-to-face sessions. The exciting lectures and workshops aim to open the wide doors of the complicated external world to the ladies. 

Moreover, the Transitioning into Leadership: A Programme for Women Executives certificate course by IIM Calcutta, TLPWE will make all the students well-equipped with the applicable skill-sets to solve the complex managerial issues. The course will teach you the tricks to become an efficient corporate leader. Self-exploration and leadership vision are the main objectives of this programme. The upcoming one year will be an exciting one for all the interested candidates. 

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12 Months
3,85,000
Skills Covered:
Leadership Financial knowledge Digital marketing skills Strategic Mindset Data science knowledge
Senior Management Programme

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Senior Management Programme-Blended Learning Mode (SMP)

Being one of India's premier institutions, IIMA always caters to every student's needs in the best manner. Senior Management Programme Certification will impart intensive learning on-campus visits. The HDFC virtual sessions will make every class more engaging and will cover various areas of management. It is a specialisation programme for making the participants well aware about the real world by teaching the core concepts and the underlying fundamentals. The extensive knowledge of the Senior Management Programme Certification Course by IIM Ahmedabad can contribute immensely to building a bright career of the students. The course will have a duration of 12 months. During the programme, the students can learn a lot of managerial techniques through virtual lectures with the help of the Learning Technology platform. 

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12 Months
7,80,000
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Strategic Mindset Supply Management Human Resource Management Financial Management
Accelerated General Management Programme

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Accelerated General Management Programme IIM Ahmedabad

The Accelerated General Management Programme course has the middle-level working executives as their target participants. The course is for one year with a frequency of two classes in a week. Global business needs some additional technologies and methods for managing the business efficiently. However, most of the Indian managers may lack those skills to compete with international standards. Hence, this is an initiative from IIMA to make the managers aware of the contemporary and modern concepts related to business management. Every student gets to learn different techniques to manage present-day businesses with complete professionalism.

Moreover, the  Accelerated General Management Programmes online course enables participants in understanding the theoretical aspect of this domain along with giving an exposure towards learning the concepts in detail. While the participants are going through the programme, they will be able to understand the key functions in management plus prepare them to take effective decision making, strategic decisions and showcase leadership qualities. The students will be capable of making decisions pertaining to change management, planning, communications, and more.

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12 Months
6,90,000
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Business analytics knowledge
General Management Programme for Executives

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General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE)

The General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE) aims at imparting knowledge about the very basics of the management industry for working professionals who are already qualified in parallel roles. The goal of the programme is to make the candidates know better about the recent developments in management practices, theories and business models. It is imperative to set the foundation of the industry right before practising in the same and this is what the programme is all about.

It not only focuses on national developments but also encourages candidates to focus on the global outlook for better understanding and exposure. The programme wants to prepare candidates to take on the role of general management so that they can take on the large-scale problems of the industry and develop inter-functional and organizational orientation. 

It is a certificate programme with classes that take place on Sundays, with 5 sessions of 75 minutes each wherein there are lunch, coffee and tea breaks too. The classes will be completed in around 40 Sundays which will come to around 11-12 months. 

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12 Months
5,90,000
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge Human Resource Management Knowledge of Capstone
Senior Management Programme

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Senior Management Programme

The Professional Certificate in Senior Management Programme is a one-year certification course, comprising all the crucial concepts to familiarise you with the role of senior management. Well-drafted and comprehensive, in collaboration with IIM Kozhikode, the training programme features live online sessions as well as in-campus immersions, for the best learning experience. 

The Professional Certificate in  Senior Management Programme training covers all the critical concepts to ace management, such as strategic analysis, corporate finance, strategic marketing, contemporary management issue, business economics, and more. The online sessions, held every Saturday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, will cover all these topics. Industry-expert faculty members train you to gain fluency in enhanced management skills, such as decision-making, strategic thinking, leadership skills, and growth strategies. 

Furthermore, the Professional Certificate in Senior Management Programme by Eruditus includes a multi-modular structure, where you will work on real-time case studies, and hands-on assignments to implement the learnt skills. After successful completion of the course, you will receive the Professional Certificate in  Senior Management programme certification and the eligibility to join the prestigious status of the IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni. 

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12 Months
5,50,000
Skills Covered:
Strategic Mindset Financial knowledge Human Resource Management
Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management

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Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management

Times Pro collaborates with various partners to provide targeted learning to employees based on the current needs and trends of the corporates. XLRI (Xavier Labour Relations Institute) is amongst the oldest management institutes in India. It has turned into a top-ranking business management school with an extensive portfolio of management programmes and research publications. Times Pro has collaborated with XLRI in order to create this pivotal opportunity for working professionals.

XLRI Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management Course by TSW has been tailor-made for working professionals from varied backgrounds like IT, Marketing, Banking, Financial Services, Human Resources and Manufacturing who wish to enhance their management skills and excel in business management. The framework is designed to equip the participants with the skills required to handle all the areas of business. 

This course will provide the participants a detailed understanding of cross-functional competencies and management skills required for marketing & sales, setting strategy, finance & accounting, allocating resources, operations, shaping the work environment and decoding complex business challenges. It aims to familiarize the participants with the various practices and theories of Business Management.

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12 Months
2,92,500
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills
General Management Programme for Executives

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General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE)

The General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE) courses online aims at imparting knowledge about the very basics of the management industry for working professionals who are already qualified in parallel roles so that they know better about the recent developments in management practices, theories and business models. It is imperative to set the foundation of the industry right before practising in the same and this is what the programme is all about.

It not only focuses on national developments but also encourages candidates to focus on the global outlook for better understanding and exposure. The programme wants to prepare candidates to take on the role of general management so that they can take on the large-scale problems of the industry and develop inter functional and organizational orientation. 

It is a certificate programme with classes that take place on Sundays, with 5 sessions of 75 minutes each wherein there are lunch, coffee and tea breaks too. The classes will be completed in around 40 Sundays which will come to around 11-12 months. 

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12 Months
4,00,000
Skills Covered:
Financial Management Human Resource Management Knowledge of Capstone
Executive General Management Programme

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Executive General Management Programme

Businesses across the globe are undergoing tremendous transformation. The business environment is rapidly changing and adapting to these changes is very crucial for any organisation. Functional managers play key roles in implementing various tools, techniques and strategies to strengthen their respective functional area. However, the role of general management assumes great significance to align these strategies and implement it across all the functions within the organisation.

Executive General Management Programme by IIM Bangalore has been specially designed for functional managers to equip them with core business skills and competencies which will enable them to transit into the role of general management successfully. The programme will be conducted through live, online sessions and in a hybrid mode as well. To make the learning more effective, the programme pedagogy will cover case studies, discussions, role-plays and games. 

The transition from achieving success as a functional expert and to move into a general management role is, however, a potentially difficult one. General managers require special skill sets to successfully transit as a specialist to a generalist. These skill-sets include enhanced knowledge of the business environment, organisation competencies, key business areas and strategic perspective.

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12 Months
6,50,000
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Financial Management Entrepreneurial skills
Executive Programme in Growth Strategies for Business Leaders

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IIM CALCUTTA EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME IN GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS LEADERS

During current times when the world is facing a pandemic and there is a global-crisis, businesses all over are encountering new issues each day. Thus, the only way to keep flourishing is by developing strategies and pursuing them for business growth. The IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Growth Strategies for Business Leaders by TSW (Times Professional Learning) teaches how to envision strategies for business growth by undertaking a chain of steps to accomplish long-term and short-term goals. Sustained growth is one of the major goals businesses are pursuing and to achieve it, managers, professionals, and people in the field of business strategy are looking for opportunities to increase business heights, and the course will provide them with useful insights on what needs to be done, and repercussions of all the strategies.

The programme teaches candidates consistent strategies and also to avoid the lack of proper focus and alignment towards fulfilling the goal. The transition of a plan into a functioning process takes a lot of thoughtful actions; consistency and proper approach, which all are taught to the candidates with the help of real-world projects on live cases and issues. The programme ensures that a candidate learns all the knacks needed for developing a successful business.

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12 Months
5,31,000
Skills Covered:
Business Management
Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management

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IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management

Due to the rapid advancement in technology, the fast-evolving business environment of today offers immense opportunities. The IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management is a 12-month-long online course designed to prepare you for this dynamic scenario. The programme is brought to you by the Times Pro online education platform.

The Business Management Professional Certification Programme will equip you with the skills and expertise required to become an agile manager. So, you can cope with the ever-changing business climate of the present and the future. The course will impart knowledge through live online classes, simulations, assignments, practical case studies and interactive discussions.

The Professional Certificate Programme in Business Management by IIM Kozhikode also has a two-day campus immersion near the end of the course. You will explore and polish your inherent qualities, build on your strengths and learn new skills with the help of this professional programme.

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12 Months
November 11 - October,30 2023
2,25,000
Skills Covered:
Business Management Leadership Knowledge of law Human Resource Management Negotiation skills Creativity Communication skills Knowledge of Economics Marketing skills
Executive Programme in General Management

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Executive Programme in General Management

The Executive Programme in General Management certification course is offered in the online mode as well as through the on-campus immersion. The course helps the students in the decision-making process, problems solving ability, and core functional competencies throughout the programme. The course is provided by Eruditus in association with IIM, Jammu

Candidates who have graduated in any discipline and have one year of work experience can apply for the course since the programme is designed for professionals only. The Executive Programme in General Management certification syllabus is one year long and students will have to spend only 3 hours every day for the completion of the course in the stipulated time. The course provides education through real-world case studies, live sessions, projects, assignments, etc.  Students will be eligible to get a certificate at the end of the Executive Programme in General Management online course if they have maintained a minimum of 60 per cent of attendance with a good academic record.

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12 Months
1,65,000
Skills Covered:
Business Management Knowledge of Economics
Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management for IT Professionals

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PG Certificate Programme in Business Management for IT Professionals - IIM Nagpur

The PG Certificate Programme in Business Management for IT Professionals is a skill-based training curated and delivered by IIM Nagpur. It includes 12 months of blended learning where you learn directly from industry leaders.

You dive deep into several management analytics techniques. Besides, throughout the programme, you leverage industry-standard software to understand crucial business functions. At the end of the Business Management for IT Professionals training, you score an IIM Nagpur alumni status and a PG accreditation. 

You will get 100% business management exposure through real-world case studies and a business simulation capstone project. That’s why the Business Management for IT Professionals certification course is a perfect study for aspiring executives who are looking to develop leadership skills and an innovative mindset.

IIM Nagpur delivers the training through exciting pedagogical techniques, including simulation games, lectures, group projects, case discussions, and many more experiential exercises. But that’s not all! The Business Management for aIT Professionals online course features engaging audio and video learning components. 

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12 Months
2,60,000
Skills Covered:
Leadership Accounting proficiency Business Management Financial Management
Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Manufacturing Management and Analytics

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