Chief Technology & AI Officer (CTAIO) Program

Boards increasingly seek leaders who unite AI expertise with strategic business insight. In just 6 months, this one-of-a-kind, newly crafted program helps you develop the skills to deliver measurable outcomes and prepares you for the C-suite’s fastest-growing role.

This program is delivered through a unique collaboration between IIIT-B and IIM U.

Program Highlights:

1. Dual Tech & Business Credibility: Get certified from IIIT-Bangalore & IIM Udaipur, blending strategy with tech expertise.
2. End-to-End AI Product Creation: Conceive, design, and develop an AI product/service up to ready-to-code stage with mentorship from IIIT-B experts and immersion at Microsoft.
3. Boardroom & Crisis Simulations: Make decisions under pressure through intense boardroom simulation.
4. Blended Learning: Learn with the ease and flexibility of recorded sessions as well as live sessions - designed to ensure a wholesome learning experience.

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This program's unique learning journey will be covered in 4 phases:

Phase 01: Tech & AI Leadership (IIIT- Bangalore, 3 Months)

Master deep-tech and AI to build enterprise roadmaps and lead high-impact teams.

TECH COURSES

Course 1: Executive Technology Leadership
•    Master strategic communication to influence key stakeholders and boards, positioning technology as a central driver of business growth and innovation.
Course 2: Strategic Financial Management in Technology
•    Learn to align tech investments with business outcomes, master financial governance, and build transparent budgets that drive enterprise value.
Course 3: Modern Enterprise Architecture
•    Design agile and scalable architectures for the digital age. Learn to develop technology roadmaps that optimise platforms, modernise legacy systems.
Course 4: High-Velocity Platform Engineering
•    Master CI/CD, DevOps, and automation to drive development velocity and enable continuous delivery at an enterprise level.
Course 5: Systemic Resilience & Security Engineering
•    Learn about cyber-resilience frameworks, risk management, and security protocols to protect enterprise assets.
Course 6: Data Strategy & Governance for AI
•    Master data governance, data pipelining, and readiness frameworks to build a solid, ethical foundation for enterprise-wide AI adoption.

AI COURSES

Course 7: AI Strategy & Foundations
•    Learn the strategic foundations of AI adoption, build compelling business cases and establish the data infrastructure required to scale enterprise AI.
Course 8: Systems & Operations
•    Focus on integrating AI models into existing systems and using AIOps to achieve high velocity, performance, and operational excellence.
Course 9: Governance, Talent & Future
•    Learn to establish robust governance frameworks, manage AI talent, and anticipate future trends to sustain a competitive edge.
 

Phase 02: Strategy & People Leadership (IIM Udaipur, 3 Months)

Develop strategic acumen to lead people and drive business transformation.

STRATEGY COURSES

Course 10: Leading with Digital Advantage
•    Learn strategies for market disruption and build models for sustainable growth and innovation.
Course 11: Operating Models that Scale
•    Design high-impact operating models that enable exponential scale and agility.
Course 12: Building Boardroom Consensus on Digital Bets
•    Master the art of presenting digital strategies to the board.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP COURSES

Course 13: Enterprise Strategy & Influence
•    Learn to influence boards and senior leaders, positioning technology as a central driver of business growth.
Course 14: Designing & Leading Organisations
•    Learn to lead cultural transformation and align organisational design with enterprise goals.
Course 15: Leading People & Performance at Scale
•    Build inclusive, resilient, and high-performing global teams.

Phase 03: 2-Day AI Success Planning Workshop at IIIT-B

Master the DARWIN framework to design and execute any AI initiative.

Phase 04: 1-Day Microsoft Immersion

Gain first hand insights into global tech leadership and next-gen innovation.

What is the Chief Technology & AI Officer (CTAIO) Program?

The CTAIO program blends deep technology modules with business strategy, finance, and people leadership and teaches the tools to build and scale AI-driven solutions, align technology with business outcomes, and lead cross-functional teams with confidence. By the end, you’ll be equipped to take on C-suite responsibilities that demand both technical mastery and strategic foresight.

What should I expect from the Chief Technology & AI Officer (CTAIO) Program?

You can expect a transformative learning journey that helps you evolve from a senior technology professional to a strategic enterprise leader. You will not only learn through self-paced modules but also attend live sessions, network with a peer group of accomplished professionals, learn from leading faculty experts, and participate in simulations and leadership coaching that bring real-world decision-making to life.

What topics are going to be covered as part of the program?

'The 6-month long program offers a well-rounded blend of technology depth and business leadership—equipping professionals to understand AI, data, and emerging technologies while mastering strategic decision-making, financial acumen, and people leadership.

Key topics covered are:

- Technology & AI Fundamentals: Deep-tech, AI strategy, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud-native design, cyber-resilience and data governance.

- Strategic & Financial Leadership: P&L management, tech investment, ROI, board-level influence and governance.

- Digital Strategy & Operating Models: Building disruptor digital strategies, scalable teams/orgs, agile operating models and sustainable growth.

- People-Centric Leadership: Leading global, high-performance engineering and AI teams, aligning talent with strategy, inclusive culture & performance system.

Can I sign up only for a few specific modules if I am interested?

No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.

What type of learning experience should I expect?

The content will be a blend of asynchronous and synchronous sessions, consisting of interactive lectures from industry leaders and world-renowned faculty. The program also offers doubt resolution sessions for solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning.

What is the time commitment expected for the programme?

At least 7-8 hours per week of time commitment is recommended to extract the maximum value from the program

Is there any certification granted at the end of the program?

Post completion of the program, you will be awarded a jointly-branded certificate of successful completion from IIIT-Bangalore and IIM Udaipur.

How do I know if the program is right for me?

If you are one of the below or aspiring to be one of the below, the program is right for you:

1. A mid-to-senior-level manager who is moving up in their career quickly and want to prepare for the next phase of leadership, especially in technologically empowered industries/departments

2. A VP/CXO/ C-suite level executive who is leading verticals and is tasked with implementing innovation to automate processes, improve efficiencies, cut out waste and improve their department’s performance with the help of technology

3. An entrepreneur or a consultant or an individual contributor who wants to understand how these emerging technologies help further their organisation/client’s future plans.

Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this programme?

Graduation or equivalent 12+3 Diploma from a recognized institute with minimum eight (8) years of work experience

I have been working in technology for a long time. How will this program add value to my career?

The CTAIO program is designed exactly for experienced technology professionals who want to evolve from execution to strategic leadership. While your technical foundation gives you a strong start, this program helps you connect technology decisions with business impact. Through its dual focus from IIIT Bangalore (technology) and IIM Udaipur (business leadership), the program prepares you to step into CXO-level roles, where the ability to blend AI, technology, with business goals is critical.

What is the application process and what are the timelines?

Please refer to the website link for the application process & the cohort start dates. You can start the application process by submitting the application. Applications have already started for the next cohort.

What is the selection process for this programme?

Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee. If found to be fulfilling the eligibility criteria, you will receive the Offer Letter, upon which you can then pay the required fee and enrol in the program.

What is the programme fee for the Chief Technology & AI Officer (CTAIO) Program?

The programme is priced at INR 3,50,000/- with various flexible payment options.