Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer(CPAIO) Programme Batch-07

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

About Programme

IIM Kozhikode presents the first-of-its-kind, Chief Product & AI-Driven Strategy Officer Programme in India, designed to equip product leaders with the strategic foresight, innovation mindset, and AI-driven capabilities to join the league of the top 1% of product growth leaders.

The programme blends product leadership, product finance, advanced analytics, and product-led growth strategies with a strong focus on AI-first product thinking and AI-driven decision making. Participants will learn how to:

Global exposure is enhanced through an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education: AI Strategies for Business Transformation.

Programme Content

How would the learning experience be for the modules by IIM Kozhikode (IIMK)?

There would be weekly live online lectures conducted by IIMK faculty spread across various modules for a duration of around 8.5 months*. The learning experience would include rich discussions with eminent faculty and seasoned peers, case-based learning, structured insights from industry practitioners, hands-on business simulations, and guided capstone project work.

MODULE - 1: Strategy, Design Thinking & Growth Mindset

Product Strategy, Principles, and Vision

Growth Mindset & Growth Strategies

Ideation & Design Thinking around New Products

MODULE - 2: Product Finance & Performance Control

Financial Analysis for Chief Product Managers

Product Finance Planning & Performance Controls

MODULE - 3: Crafting Product Strategy

Product Life Cycle Management

Prioritisation and Collaboration

Rapid Prototyping Strategies for Digital Products/Services

Agile Project Management & Tools

Accelerating Product Roadmap Execution

MODULE - 4: AI-First Product Thinking

Foundations of AI in Product Context (NLP, CV, LLMs, RAG)

AI-First vs AI-Enabled vs AI-Augmented Product Approaches

AI-Integrated Product Lifecycle Management (Data, Models, Retraining models, Data dependencies, Feedback Loop)

Leading Guardrails of AI-Driven Products

Product Portfolio Management (Make/Buy/Partner Decisions)

MODULE - 5: Product Marketing and AI-driven Growth

Advanced Product Analytics

Product and Digital Marketing Using AI tools

AI-Powered Marketing Communications and Channel Growth

Go-To-Market Strategies in the Age of AI

AI-Driven Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Customer, Market, and Competitor Intelligence with AI tools

MODULE - 6: Product Innovation & Growth

Cloud and DevOps for Product Leaders

AI-led Digital Platforms and Product Ecosystems

Growth Strategy and Challenges for Transitioning Product Growth Leaders Working with Partners, Agencies and External Stakeholders

MODULE - 7: Product Leadership

Ethics and Conflict Management, IPR & Legal Issues

Developing Product Management Talent

Communication, Influence, and Negotiation with C-Suite Cross-functionally

Execution Excellence, Control & Challenges

Mindful Leadership

Business Simulation – Product

Business Simulation – Leadership at Change Management

Programme Audience

Product Leaders who want to infuse cutting-edge practices and AI insights into product strategy, propelling them to drive significant business impact.

New and Emerging CPOs in the age of AI interested in attaining a strategic and functional outlook on launching customer-centric products and shaping the future of product innovation.

Product-led Growth Founders and Consultants looking to master product-led business growth, build differentiated products, and boost profitability through AI/Gen AI.

Testimonials

"The most valuable aspect of the"

Anonymous

Principal Product Manager, Unisys

"Chief Product Officer (CPO) programme"

Anonymous

Senior Director - Product Management, Cybil

"was its focus on executive-level thinking and product leadership. It offered deep insights into building and scaling high-performing teams, aligning product strategy with the companys vision, and mastering the financial aspects of product investments. It also enhanced my ability to collaborate effectively with other executives. As a Product Manager, participating in a programme like this was incredibly impactful. It sharpened my strategic thinking, strengthened my ability to influence senior stakeholders, and increased my effectiveness in leading cross-functional teams. Additionally, it prepared me for future leadership roles by broadening my understanding of product-market fit and the overall impact my product had on the organisation. It was an excellent way to set clearer priorities, advocate for my product, and shape its long-term direction."

Anonymous

Senior Engineer Manager - Backend Engineering, Anheuser-Busch InBev

"The cohort, the first phase lecturers, and the campus immersion experience were all incredibly engaging. Each element opened up a variety of thought processes and perspectives, making the learning journey both enriching and thought-provoking."

Anonymous

"The most valuable aspects of the programme were its flexibility in the live-online learning format, the exceptional quality of the content, and the opportunity to learn from professors and mentors with deep industry expertise. I particularly appreciated the engaging quizzes, thoughtfully designed assignments, and impactful capstone projects, all of which reinforced practical application of the concepts. The collaboration with Northwestern Kellogg was another standout highlight, adding significant credibility and global perspective to the experience. Overall, the program provided a comprehensive, well-rounded learning journey that strengthened both my knowledge and practical skills."

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