They are asked to evaluate AI investments, guide adoption decisions, align technology initiatives with business outcomes, and lead teams through significant shifts in how they operate. Most have not been trained for any of this.
IIT Kharagpur's Executive Programme in Technology and AI Leadership, available at IIT Kharagpur Online, is built specifically for this gap. The 7-month programme equips working professionals with the strategic, governance, and decision-making skills needed to lead AI-driven initiatives with confidence, without requiring any prior coding, AI, or technical background.
The curriculum covers AI strategy, Generative AI and Agentic AI systems, digital transformation frameworks, AI governance and risk management, and emerging technologies including Cloud, IoT, and Cybersecurity. Learners complete a leadership capstone project and boardroom simulations that replicate real executive decision-making scenarios, from evaluating AI vendor claims to building AI adoption roadmaps for their teams.
The programme is delivered 100% live online through weekend classes by IIT Kharagpur faculty and industry experts, allowing participants to upskill without pausing their careers. On completion, participants receive an Executive Programme Certificate from IIT Kharagpur and join the IIT KGP Executive Alumni network, with an optional on-campus graduation ceremony at the IIT Kharagpur Research Park.
For technical leads standing at the crossroads between engineering and leadership, IIT Kharagpur's programme offers the clearest, most credible path forward.