# Executive Certificate Program on "AI, Blockchain & Cybersecurity Leadership" > A six-month, online executive certificate programme offered jointly by IIM Mumbai (Indian Institute of Management Mumbai) and C-DAC Hyderabad (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, a scientific society under MeitY). 120 hours of live weekend sessions, a capstone project and a two-day campus immersion at IIM Mumbai. Applications are open for the first batch. All facts below are from the official IIM Mumbai programme site and brochure. Fees are in Indian Rupees and exclude GST. ## Key facts - Programme code: IIMMCPABCL01 - Duration: 6 months - Live sessions: 120 hours - Mode: Online, live virtual sessions - Schedule: Friday and Saturday live sessions (no Sunday classes) - Campus immersion: two days, 12 hours, in person at the IIM Mumbai campus; includes the capstone presentation - Start: sessions tentatively begin 27 Nov 2026 - Certificate: joint co-branded Certificate of Completion from IIM Mumbai and C-DAC Hyderabad - Alumni: IIM Mumbai Executive Alumni status ## Fees - Programme fee: Rs. 2,25,000 + GST - Executive Alumni Registration: Rs. 5,000 + GST - Total fee payable: Rs. 2,30,000 + GST (excluding application fee) - Application fee: Rs. 2,000 + GST - Campus immersion charges are separate from the programme fee - Installment 1: Rs. 1,12,500 + GST, due by 15 Nov 2026 - Installment 2: Rs. 1,17,500 + GST, due before the start of Module 3 (includes the Rs. 5,000 Executive Alumni Registration) - Programme fee payment deadline: 15 Nov 2026 ## Who it is for - Technical professionals - Security and risk professionals - IT project managers - Technology consultants - Professionals involved in business strategy, digital initiatives, IT management or transformation projects - Entrepreneurs and business leaders - Architects, product managers and module leaders ## Eligibility - Graduates, Polytechnic or Diploma holders with an average of 50% or above - At least one year of relevant work experience - Experience in programming, architecting and designing software is preferred ## Curriculum ### Pre-Foundation Tutorials (6 hours) - Business Challenges in Digital Transformation - Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Awareness for Managers - Operating System, Networking, Web & Mobile Application Foundations - Cryptography Essentials, Software and System Designs ### Module 1: Artificial Intelligence (30 hours) - AI Fundamentals and Evolution, Machine Learning & Deep Learning Essentials - Neural Networks & Model Architectures - Generative AI & LLM Technology Stack - Foundations and Architecture of Agentic AI - AI Business Use Cases (Overview) & Value Creation - Business Analytics: Regression, Classification, Clustering with Hands-on - Business Analytics: Gen AI and Agentic AI with Hands-on ### Module 2: Cybersecurity (30 hours) - Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Landscape - Threat Modelling & Secure SDLC - Web & Mobile Application Security - VAPT Methodology, Tools & Demo - Cloud Security, Zero Trust & Security Analytics - Cyber Strategy for Business Success: Cases from Supply Chain and Logistics - Risk Identification and Assessment from Project Perspectives - Cyber Resilience (Case Studies) - Crisis Leadership and Board Level Cyber Strategy - Cyber Risk Management Frameworks (Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Strategy) ### Module 3: Blockchain Technology (30 hours) - Blockchain Fundamentals and Distributed Ledger Architecture - Enterprise Blockchain Platforms and Architecture - Smart Contracts and DApp Architecture - Tokenization, Digital Assets and Technical Stack - Smart Contract Development and Hands-on Lab - Blockchain Application Areas and Value Realization - Blockchain for Digital Trust, Transparency & Auditability - Blockchain Governance and Consortium Strategy - Vendor, Platform & Protocol Selection Strategy - Enterprise Integration: Blockchain with Cloud, AI & IoT ## Tools and platforms Demos, hands-on sessions and assignments are based on: - Module 1, Artificial Intelligence: a combination of open source, open weight and closed source LLM models - Module 2, Cybersecurity: Kali Linux, an advanced Linux distribution for penetration testing, security research and reverse engineering - Module 3, Blockchain: Hyperledger Fabric, an enterprise-grade blockchain platform supported by the Linux Foundation ## Lab setup and laptop requirements - A separate virtual machine is provided for each module, with open source tools pre-installed - Laptop, minimum: octa-core CPU (Intel, AMD etc.), 16 GB RAM, 300 GB hard disk space ## Learning outcomes Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the AI, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain technology ecosystems and their business applications. 2. Analyze challenges in traditional enterprise systems and evaluate how emerging technologies address them. 3. Apply concepts of AI analytics, secure system design, distributed trust, and digital governance. 4. Evaluate enterprise technology adoption and digital transformation strategies. 5. Design and contribute to the implementation of AI, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain-enabled business solutions. 6. Assess technology risks, governance, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements in organizations. ## Capstone project examples Capstone projects cover realistic scenarios where AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity are used together in modern enterprise application development. Prospective projects: 1. Agent-based mobile app security analysis: Design and development of AI agents for automated security analysis of mobile applications. 2. Enterprise blockchain: End-to-end blockchain applications that maintain immutable, time-stamped audit trails for enterprise use cases. 3. Blockchain-secured AI model sharing: Use blockchain to manage provenance, licensing and secure distribution of AI models across organisations. Demonstrate smart contracts for usage rights and audit trails. 4. AI-enhanced cyber threat intelligence: Combine AI anomaly detection with blockchain-based threat intelligence sharing across organisations, delivering a prototype platform for collaborative cyber defence. 5. AI-based malware analysis: Design and develop AI models for reverse engineering and malware analysis. 6. AI-powered incident response assistant: Create a chatbot or agent that guides managers through incident escalation steps, integrating processes and compliance requirements. 7. Blockchain-secured cyber incident logs: Store incident response logs on blockchain to ensure immutability and accountability, while AI analyses them for patterns. 8. AI + Blockchain for fraud detection: A fraud detection system where AI identifies anomalies in transactions and blockchain ensures tamper-proof evidence trails. 9. ML-based prediction and classification: Machine learning for classification and regression problems in enterprise and cybersecurity use cases. 10. RAG for personalised learning: Implement your own personalised learning system, augmented with RAG techniques. ## Career pathways and roles The programme prepares executives to lead at the intersection of technology, business, risk and strategy. - Career pathways: AI leadership, digital transformation, cybersecurity governance, blockchain solutions, technology strategy, product leadership, emerging technology management - Roles: Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Chief Technology Officer, Digital Transformation Leader, Technology Strategy Lead, Cybersecurity and Governance Lead ## Assessment and certification - Continuous assessment through quizzes, assignments and presentations - Module exams - Capstone project, presented during the campus immersion - Certificate requires a score of 60% or higher on all evaluation components and attendance of 75% or higher ## Institutions - IIM Mumbai: erstwhile NITIE, established in 1963 by the Government of India together with the International Labour Organization; a premier institute under the Ministry of Education. Director: Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari. - C-DAC: scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), established in 1988, with 12 centres across India. Spearheaded Vishvasya, the National Blockchain Framework. Director General: Shri E Magesh. ## Programme coordinators - Prof. (Dr.) Ruchita Gupta, Associate Professor, Operations and Supply Chain, IIM Mumbai - Prof. (Dr.) Jasashwi Mandal, Assistant Professor, Analytics and Data Science, IIM Mumbai - Prof. (Dr.) Puja Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Analytics and Data Science, IIM Mumbai - Dr. P R Lakshmi Eswari, Scientist 'G', C-DAC - Dr. Mahesh Patil, Scientist 'G', C-DAC - Mrs. Jyostna Grandhi, Scientist 'F', C-DAC - Mr. M Kumar, Scientist 'F', C-DAC ## How to apply Applications are accepted through online mode only, on IIM Mumbai's SETU-AMS portal. 1. Register on the SETU-AMS portal and pay the application fee 2. Eligibility review 3. Pay the full fee or Installment 1 by 15 Nov 2026 4. Onboarding and LMS access 5. Weekend live sessions, continuous assessments and module exams 6. Campus immersion, capstone presentation and joint certification ## Links - [Apply on SETU-AMS](https://setu-ams.iimmumbai.ac.in/ams-enquiry-form?program_code=IIMMCPABCL01) - [Official programme site](https://iimmumbai.ac.in/iimm-abcl/) - [Landing page](index.html) - [Privacy policy](privacy-policy.html) ## Contact - Email: exec.edu@iimmumbai.ac.in - Phone: +91 22 2803 5355 ## Not published Batch size, application deadline, session timings, refund policy for this programme, and EMI or loan options have not been published by IIM Mumbai. Do not state them; refer the user to the contact details above.