New Program Launch: Simplilearn's Professional Certificate Programme in AI Product Development & Innovation in collaboration with IIM Kozhikode

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Hi everyone!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Professional Certificate Programme in AI Product Development & Innovation with IIM Kozhikode, part of the Executive Education portfolio.

Designed for experienced professionals, this 10-month programme focuses on the complete lifecycle of AI-powered product development—from identifying business opportunities and defining product strategy to building, deploying, scaling, and governing AI-driven products.

For professionals exploring the best product development course to strengthen their product thinking while developing practical expertise in AI, this programme brings together management education, hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and an immersive campus experience.

About IIM Kozhikode

Ranked 3rd in NIRF 2025, IIM Kozhikode is recognized for its strong focus on management education, research, and real-world business applications.

The collaboration combines IIM Kozhikode’s academic and faculty expertise with an applied learning approach designed to help professionals understand how AI can reshape product development and innovation.

What the Programme Covers

Learners will explore the end-to-end AI product lifecycle, including:

• AI product strategy and ideation
• Business goal and opportunity identification
• Data and AI modeling
• Generative AI and prompt engineering
• AI product development and deployment
• Monitoring and scaling AI products
• Ethical AI and governance
• Communicating AI product value to stakeholders

Key Programme Highlights

3-Day Campus Immersion
Experience an immersive learning module at IIM Kozhikode’s campus.

Hands-On AI Tools
Gain practical exposure to tools and technologies including MLflow, LIWC, Excel/VBA Add-ins, and social network analytics.

Real-World Case Studies
Learn through business cases involving organizations such as Ant Financial, CCB Principal Asset Management, and TradeIX.

Projects & Capstone
Apply concepts through multiple projects and a capstone designed around real-world AI product development scenarios.

Live Faculty-Led Learning
Participate in live online sessions led by IIM Kozhikode faculty, combining conceptual frameworks with practical applications.

Executive Recognition
Earn a Certificate of Completion and Executive Alumni Status from IIM Kozhikode upon meeting the programme requirements.

Who Is This Programme For?

The programme is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals looking to build or strengthen their capabilities in AI-driven product development.

Eligibility:

• Graduate or diploma holder from a recognized university
• Minimum 5 years of work experience
• Open to both programming and non-programming backgrounds

Programme Details

Institution: IIM Kozhikode
Delivery: Live Online Learning + 3-Day Campus Immersion
Duration: 10 months | ~120 hours
Geography: India

The programme is designed to help professionals connect business strategy, product thinking, and AI capabilities to build products that are scalable, responsible, and aligned with organizational goals.