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IIT Bombay Launches Certificate Program in Strategic Project Management

IIT Bombay has introduced a Certificate Program in Strategic Project Management through its Educational Outreach program in collaboration with ed-tech firm Simplilearn. This course targets mid- to senior-level professionals who seek to hone their abilities as project leaders and strategic thinkers.

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IIT Bombay Launches Certificate Program in Strategic Project Management

Rising Demand Makes This Initiative Necessary

Based on an industry survey, up to 65 million project professionals will be needed globally by the year 2035 with increased complexity and the amount of data that companies must handle in this digital era. With this in mind, IIT Bombay offers a program that will help professionals not only manage their projects but also align them with organisational objectives.

Course Details

This course will be delivered over a period of five months in a combination of live web classes and self-study modules. The entire curriculum is crafted by faculty from IIT Bombay emphasising practical application learning. Some of the topics that will be covered include - 

  • Basics of project management

  • Financial analysis and governance

  • Risk analysis and strategic planning

  • Estimation of costs and scheduling

Who Is Eligible To Apply

This course is suitable for - 

  • Project/program managers

  • Functional leaders at mid/senior levels

  • Professionals working on multi-stakeholder projects

What Experts Said

According to Professor Priyank Sinha of IIT Bombay, project situations are always changing, and thus, today’s professionals have to do more than just perform the task at hand. According to him, they have to consider the strategic and financial elements of their projects. He further stated that this particular program was created for this very purpose.

The co-founder and COO of Simplilearn Kashyap Dalal mentioned that the requirements for project managers have drastically shifted in the recent past. According to him, strategic alignment, financial intelligence and a data-driven approach are no longer just good to haves but are essential attributes for any project manager today. He said that Simplilearn feels delighted and honoured to collaborate with IIT Bombay for this program.

Certificate and Application Details

Upon successful completion of the program participants will receive a certificate from IIT Bombay. The application process is now live. Professionals interested in applying can log on to the IIT Bombay Educational Outreach website.

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