100% Live online, weekend classes
6 months (72+ hours) of live instruction by IIT Kharagpur faculty. Saturday / Sunday morning schedule with no disruption to your week.
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6 Months ✦ 100% Live Online ✦ Batch Start Date: 30 Sep, 2026
Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Building AI Products, Systems & Services
Where India's next AI Product Leaders are built.
The Executive Programme for the New Age of AI Product Management
An AI product-first postgraduate programme designed for professionals preparing for the next era of Product Management. The programme combines product thinking, AI strategy, and real-world business applications to help learners build, evaluate, and lead AI-native products with confidence.
Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is India’s first IIT and among the world’s most respected engineering institutions. Ranked 5th in Engineering by NIRF 2025, the Institute is recognised globally for excellence in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computing research.
Built for aspiring PMs, current Product Managers, founders, and technology professionals. The programme enables learners to transition into AI Product Management and develop real-world AI products aligned with the evolving demands of modern products.
Eligibility
Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks.
The Product Role Has Changed Forever: A Programme to Prepare the Next Gen of AI Product Leaders.
Faculty & AI Expert Led Sessions
Taught by IIT Kharagpur faculty alongside industry AI practitioners. Academic rigour meets real-world product experience.
End-to-End AI Product Curriculum
Covers opportunity assessment, AI-native design, LLM evaluation, RAG systems, agentic workflows, red teaming, unit economics, compliance, and GTM.
Modules. 1 Capstone. 1 Product Built
Every module produces a deliverable. You graduate with a working AI prototype, evaluation framework, cost model, and a business case.
IIT Kharagpur Executive Alumni Status
On completion, join the IIT Kharagpur Executive Education alumni network — access, credibility, and community that stays with you after the programme ends.
On-Campus Graduation & Networking
An in-person graduation ceremony on the IIT Kharagpur campus. Celebrate your capstone defence and connect with peers, faculty, and the alumni network.
Built for the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
Current Product Managers - Transitioning to AI PM Roles
PMs who want to lead AI-native products, collaborate confidently with AI and engg teams, & stay ahead as AI reshapes modern products.
Aspiring Product Managers - Looking to Break into PM
Professionals from consulting, analytics, operations, growth, or business roles aiming to transition into high-growth AI Product roles.
Founders & Builders - Creating AI-Driven Products
Entrepreneurs & startup teams looking to understand how to evaluate, build, position, and scale AI-powered products & intelligent user experiences.
Tech Professionals - Expanding into Product Leadership
Engineers, developers, tech leads who want to combine technical depth with product strategy, customer thinking & AI product ownership.
Tech Adjacent Operators - Driving Product Outcomes
Professionals from marketing, strategy, ops, business teams who want to strengthen their product mindset for AI-driven product decisions.
Our Admission process
Admission Process for the Building AI Products, Systems & Services Programme with three easy steps!
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Fill your details and complete your application
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Get shortlisted and Receive Offer Letter
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Block your seat
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Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks.
*Fees Inclusive of taxes Standard EMI starts from ₹ 6825/month. It may vary as per the plan selection Flexible payment options and zero cost EMIs make your programme even more accessible.
Beyond a Certificate - Built for Career Impact
Earn recognised credentials and academic recognition.
Top 10 percentile performers in each cohort receive a Certificate with Distinction, recognised on the credential itself.
What You Will Build : A Portfolio of Real AI Products You Can Demonstrate, Explain, and Defend.
Capstone: Build Your AI Product. Defend it Before IIT Kharagpur Faculty.
Pick a real problem from any domain. Over 24 weeks, build a complete AI product around it from opportunity brief to working prototype to business case. The capstone ends with a live IIT Kharagpur faculty panel where you defend every decision including a real-time model drift crisis injection. Not a presentation. A defence.
Domain Focused - Industry Problem Driven
Built around a real problem in Fintech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, or your own industry.
Production Ready - Not a Mock Project
A working prototype with an engineering handoff spec, evaluation evidence, and cost model at three INR scale tiers.
Full Stack - LLM + RAG + Agents
Integrates model selection, RAG architecture, agentic workflows, and compliance design into one product.
Evaluated - Defended Before Faculty
Live IIT Kharagpur faculty panel + model drift crisis injection. Your decisions are scrutinised in real time.
Graduation Ceremony at IIT Kharagpur Campus
The programme concludes with an on-campus award ceremony at IIT Kharagpur, where participants receive their certificates from the Programme Director and Institute leadership.
Programme Faculty - India’s Strongest Academic Bench in Products & Services
Prof. Mrigank Sharad
Programme Faculty - India’s Strongest Academic Bench in Products & Services
Prof. Ram Babu Roy
Programme Faculty - India’s Strongest Academic Bench in Products & Services
Piyush Grover
Programme Faculty - India’s Strongest Academic Bench in Products & Services
Suyash Prasad