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Batch 6

Project Management

Improve Efficiency and Achieve Desired Results for Your Business

  • IIML Executive Alumni Status
  • Three-day Immersion at IIML Campus
  • Live Sessions by Industry Experts
  • 100% Live-online sessions by IIM Lucknow Faculty
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The IIM Lucknow Advantage

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Management category
Source: NIRF India Ranking, 2025

#57

Masters in Management
Source: FT Global Ranking, 2025

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Global MBA
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Programme Overview

Today’s business landscape is as project-driven as it is dynamic. Successful organisations across multiple sectors and industries ranging from construction to software possess a crucial ability - to define, plan and execute impactful projects. Project Management is all about translating the strategy to successful actions within fixed budgets and timelines. The cost of project overruns is billions of dollars across the globe, emphasizing the need for knowledgeable and certified project managers.

IIM Lucknow’s Executive Programme in Project Management equips participants with a modern and working perspective on Project Management. The programme is designed to provide an intense interactive learning experience to mid and senior professionals on the concepts of Project Management, the key methods, metrics and tools for effective execution. It will help effectively organise, lead, and execute projects and initiatives by leveraging the best industry practices and emerging technologies.

120+

Learning Hours

9

Cutting-edge Modules

1

Capstone Project

3

Days of In-campus Immersion

33 %Growth

There will be a 33% growth rate in project management-related jobs in India by 2027
SOURCE: (Nasscom)

87.7 Mn

By 2027 the demand for project managers would grow so much that employers will need 87.7 million individuals in this profession
SOURCE: (PMI)

Programme Highlights

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A career-shifting 9-month programme with immersion at IIM Lucknow campus

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Learn from leading IIM Lucknow faculty and industry experts

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A combination of strategic acumen, latest methods, and best practices

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Get the prestigious IIM Lucknow Certificate of Completion

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Learn from real-world cases, quizzes, assignments, and a capstone project

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Be eligible for the Executive Alumni Status

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Experience three days of on- campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus

Programme Certificate

Programme Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive IIM Lucknow’s Executive Alumni Status (optional). Participants are expected to have 75% & above attendance. The cumulative overall percentage of marks should be 50% and above. Those participants who do not meet these criteria will receive a certificate of participation from IIM Lucknow. No certificate shall be awarded if the attendance is less than 40%.

Note: - The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. - IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications at any time without notice.

Past Participant Profiles

Work Experience

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Top Industries

  • IT/Computers

  • Engineering

  • Health Care

  • Manufacturing

  • Others*

*Others include Aviation, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Telecommunication amongst others.

*Others include Aviation, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Telecommunication amongst others.

Job Functions

  • Technology

  • Engineering

  • General Management

  • Product Development

  • Others*

*Others include Banking, Consulting, Finance, and Hospitality, amongst others.

*Others include Banking, Consulting, Finance, and Hospitality, amongst others.

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Who is this Programme for?

  • Mid-Career Professionals looking to gain structured insights into project management techniques, strategies and best practices for transitioning into higher roles in project management.

  • Senior Professionals looking to gain a cutting-edge perspective on project management for effective planning and execution of projects.

  • Consultants, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners seeking to learn and leverage project management concepts and techniques to effectively manage and support the growth of their business processes.

Programme Modules

  • Business Environment - Value Proposition and Business Opportunity

  • Cost Structure, Scale Economies, and Learning Curve

  • Understanding Macroeconomic and Business Environment

  • Strategic Decision Making – Context Analysis

  • Basics of Finance

  • Project Finance – key features and distinctions

  • Valuation of projects – challenges. Concepts of NPV, IRR etc.

  • Modelling risk in projects

  • Aligning Project Selection and Procurement with Organisational strategy

  • Project Scope and Planning

  • Effective Team Performance Management

  • Resource Allocation and Value Creation Strategies

  • Basics of statistics, optimization for analysis

  • Visual monitoring – Gantt charts

  • Network representation of projects

  • Critical path analysis – PERT, CPM

  • Project fast tracking and crashing

  • Project Outcome and Closure

  • Advanced project scheduling topics

  • Introduction to Application Life Cycle Management

  • Capability Maturity Model (CMM) vs Agile

  • Agile Basics and Why Agile?

  • SCRUM in Detail – Planning, estimation, and release

  • User Stories, Kanban and Scrum-ban

  • Introduction to Product Research and Programs

  • Agile metrics - dashboard, velocity, burnup, and burndown chart

  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) - Distributed Scrum and Best Practices

  • Scaling Scrum and Co-existing with other approaches

  • Technical Practices, Tools - Jira / Azure - DevOps

  • Leadership Discovery & Team Building

  • Stakeholder Management & Crisis management

  • Managerial Communication

  • Business writing

  • Cross-Cultural Communications

  • Digital Transformation and Technological Trends

  • General Principles of Contract - Legal perspective

  • ESG and Sustainability – Implications for Projects

  • Data Organization and Visualization using Microsoft Excel

  • AI and Automation in Project Management

  • Gen-AI for Project Managers

  • Cyber Risk Management in the Digital Age

The programme includes an immersive on-campus experience at IIM Lucknow campus. The modules covered during this period are at discretion of the faculty.

The capstone project provides participants with an opportunity to apply project management techniques to industry-specific challenges. It is a comprehensive project that participants will work in groups from conception to completion. At the end of the project, the participants will turn in their work for consultation with faculty members.

Note:

  • The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions/ unavoidable circumstances that prevail at the given point in time.

  • Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.

  • The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.

  • The programme curriculum includes individual assignments, simulations, group projects & presentations to apply and demonstrate classroom learnings.

Learning Outcomes

  • Sharpen Competitive Advantage: Leverage project management best practices for increased profits and competitive advantage

  • Be Industry-ready: Apply globally recognised frameworks in real-world problems

  • End-to-end Capability: Enhance your ability to plan, implement and control projects of varying sizes and complexity

  • New-age Thinking: Advance financial and critical thinking acumen to navigate complexities and embrace adaptability

  • Experiential Learning: Learn the contemporary project management tools and associated software for managing projects end-to-end

  • Problem Management: Gain the skills for combating cost and time overruns, changing project scope, and change management during implementation

  • Leadership Quotient: Strengthen relevant behavioral and leadership capabilities

IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Benefits

Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status (optional). The benefits include:

  • Executive Alumni status of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

  • Receipt of all IIM Lucknow programme brochures and newsletters along with details of souvenirs available with MDP Office

  • Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni

  • Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (onsite access)

  • 10% discount in fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at IIM Lucknow

  • 10% group discount on the fee for reference of participants (minimum group of five)

Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Lucknow.

Programme Directors

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Dr. Rakesh V.

Assistant Professor, Operations Management, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Dr Rakesh V's research mostly involves mathematical modelling of problems in Supply Chain Management. His interests are in topics like retail and e-commerce operations, wareho...

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Dr V.S. Prakash Attili

Associate Professor, Information Technology and Systems, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Dr V S Prakash Attili has 20 years of extensive experience in IT Service Delivery, Corporate Training and Academia. This includes 6 years of client-facing roles in USA, A deca...

Past participants of Emeritus work at

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Emeritus Career Services

15 Recorded sessions and resources in the following categories: (Please note: These sessions are not live):

  • Resume & Cover Letter

  • Navigating Job Search

  • Interview Preparation

  • LinkedIn Profile Optimisation

Note:

  • IIM Lucknow or Emeritus do NOT promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. IIM Lucknow is NOT involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here.

  • This service is available only for Indian residents enrolled into select Emeritus programmes.

Pay Later - Finance Options

Programme Fee

Course Fee + 18% GST

Maximum Loan Amount Available

Tenure (months)

EMI

2,15,000

2,53,700

2,41,015

36

8,911

Note:

  • The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.

The Learning Experience

What is it like to learn with the learning collaborator, Emeritus? 

More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner during the course period the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course. A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

FAQs

Project Management in this program focuses on the strategic planning, execution, and control of projects to achieve specific goals within defined timelines and budgets. It includes methodologies like agile and risk management practices, enabling participants to handle complex projects effectively. The program emphasizes both the technical aspects of managing projects and the leadership skills required to guide teams to success, making it a comprehensive project management course.

The IIM Lucknow Executive Programme in Project Management is designed for graduates or diploma holders with 3-25 years of work experience. Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in their Graduation/Diploma/Postgraduate studies. The program is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their skills through a project management course and advance their careers with a recognized project management certification.

This program is suitable for mid to senior-level professionals who aim to refine their expertise through a project management course. It is particularly beneficial for project managers, team leaders, and professionals involved in managing projects across various sectors, such as IT, construction, finance, and consulting. Those looking to gain a deeper understanding of project management methodologies and tools would find this project mgmt certification valuable.

The curriculum covers a comprehensive range of topics, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, agile project management, and leadership skills. It combines theoretical concepts with practical case studies and real-world scenarios to ensure participants can effectively apply their knowledge in managing complex projects, positioning them for success in their project management certification journey.

This IIM Executive Programme in Project Management features live online sessions conducted by experienced faculty members. These interactive sessions provide participants with the opportunity to engage directly with instructors and peers, creating a collaborative learning environment and offering real-time insights into project management cert topics.

The total programme fee is INR 2,15,000 plus GST. This fee includes access to all course materials, live sessions, and certification from IIM Lucknow upon successful completion of the program. It is a competitive option for those seeking a project management professional certification cost that aligns with the quality of learning provided.

Yes, flexible payment options are available for the IIM Lucknow Executive Programme in Project Management, including the option to pay in installments. This flexibility allows participants to manage their finances while investing in a project management cert that enhances their professional credentials.

The IIM Lucknow Executive Programme in Project Management stands out due to its blend of expert faculty, industry-relevant curriculum, and practical learning approach. The program is designed to address the latest trends and challenges in project management, offering participants real-world insights and the tools needed to excel in their roles. Its focus on agile methodologies, risk management, and leadership skills makes it an ideal choice for professionals looking to elevate their project mgmt certification.

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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