Executive Certificate Programme for
Strategic Chief Operations Officers
Implement Data-Driven Programmatic Strategic Initiatives as a COO
10 Months
Live Online + Campus Immersion
Join the Best Executive Certificate Programme for Strategic Chief Operations Officers
IIM Raipur and Imarticus Learning have designed an executive certificate programme for strategic chief operations officers. You can lead a new era of strategic chief operations officers by acquiring the strategic, operational, personal, and technological skills you need through this 10-month program. It offers more than 150 hours of interactive sessions led by the skilled IIM Raipur faculty. This certification program will teach you the abilities in this crucial field and help you advance into C-suite roles.
Curated C-suite Training
The curriculum is carefully designed to equip learners for the new-age COO role, emphasizing up-to date perspective on the position, particularly in relation to Supply Chain Management.
SCM Globe Simulations
Gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain design, development, and management through the startegic lens of a COO, coupled with foundational insights into strategic decision-making.
CXO Masterclasses
Benefit from the wisdom of distinguished CXOs, acquiring practical knowledge about various facets of the COO role. This includes mastering strategies to adeptly navigate the common challenges faced within the COO office.
Campus Immersion
Experience life at IIM first-hand during the campus immersion at IIM Raipur while engaging with peers and senior members of the faculty body at IIM Raipur.
IIM Raipur Executive Alumni Status
Earn the most coveted IIM Raipur Executive Alumni status and gain access to benefits such as the official alumni portal, the nearest alumni chapter and invitations to alumni events.
Build Your Social Net-Worth
Interact with peers from diverse sectors and network with industry leaders from around the world and while enhancing your knowledge and establishing valuable relationships during the program.

SCM Globe Simulations
Master supply chain synergies by exploring real-world case studies, anchored by industry experts!
Learn to accurately model any supply chain by defining just four entities:
Products
Facilities
Mode of Transport
Routes
Learn With The Leading IIM Raipur
About IIM Raipur and Imarticus Learning Collaboration
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Director, IIM Raipur
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Chairperson, EL&D Office, IIM Raipur
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Mr Nikhil Barshikar,
Founder & MD, Imarticus Learning
Program Directors
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Curriculum
The program has 6 modules, that cover critical aspects of supply chain management and operations.
Topics

Introduction to Statistics

Probability Distributions

Sampling, Sampling Distribution

Hypothesis Testing

ANOVA and Regression Analysis

Process Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Process Capabilities

Six Sigma
Topics

Introduction to Supply Chain Management Strategies

Supply chain analytics & strategy

Network Design in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Design

Supply Chain Contracts

MRP

Make-or-buy Decisions

Coordination in a Supply Chain

Transportation Planning, Management and Execution

Inventory Management in a Supply Chain

Aggregate Planning and Sales and Operations Planning in a Supply Chain

Sustainability in Supply Chains

IoT 4.0 in Supply Chain
Masterclass 1 - Typical Suppy Chain Challenges
Topics

Modelling and Analytics

Sourcing

Buying

Demand Planning

Fulfilment

Factory Flow

Pricing

Revenue Analytics

Design Thinking

Supply Chain Strategy

Risk Pooling
Masterclass 2 - Leveraging Emerging Tech for Formulating New-age Supply Chain Strategies
Topics

The Role And Importance Of Procurement

Organisational Buying Behaviour

Models of Industrial Buying

Procurement Process Management

Major Bottlenecks

Principles of Manging Procurement

How Procurement Develops

Rationale of Outsourcing

Outsourcing Process

Risk Assessment

Critical Success Factors in Outsourcing

Category Management

Procurement Portfolio Analysis

Classifications of Services

Pre and Post Contractual Services

Procurement in Sourcing Services

The Agency Theory

The Contracting Process

Contract Models

Subcontracting and Project Execution

The Nature of Public Contract

Public Procurement Process

Material Requirement Planning

JIT

Coordination Problems between Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Framework for Supplier Relationship Management

Supplier Quality Assurance

Supplier Development

Procurement and Innovation

Effective Co-innovation with Suppliers

Procurement with Purpose

Procurement and CSR

ISO 20400

Procurement Organisation

Organisation Structure within Procurement

Procurement Competencies

Source to Contract Solution

Purchase to Pay Solution

E-SRM Solution
Simulation- SCM Globe Simulation on Expanding a Supply Chain
Topics

Importance of Supply Chain Finance

The Ecosystem

Trends in Supply Chain Finance

Philosophy of Network Financing

Linkages and Dependences Buyer-led Supply Chain Finance

Reverse Factoring

Reverse Securitisation

Benefits and Risks of Outsourcing

Pricing Models of Outsourcing

Evaluating Return on Investment of Outsourcing

Outsourcing Models and Pricing

Transportation and Logistics-related Problems

Credits to Merchants and Customers

Swings in Demand during Festive Seasons

Interaction of Working Capital with Inventory Policy, Production Policy and Spend

Trade-Off between Multiple Dimensions of Supply Chain for Improved Financial Performance

Financial Implications of Managing a Multi-item Inventory

Demand Uncertainty

Social Responsibility

Artificial Intelligence

Blockchain-driven Supply Chain Finance
Topics
Strategic View
Building and Aligning to a Vision and Mission
Organisation Design and Management of High-performance Teams
Corporate Governance, Change Management and Effective Communication
Sustainability in Supply Chains
Masterclass 3 - Building and Grooming 2nd Level Leaders
Earn Your Certification From IIM Raipur
Eligibility: Senior professionals with 5+ years in the supply chain or operations functions
Admission Process
Program Fee
₹ 2,64,000 + GST
Installment Schedule
Domestic
International
Registration Fee
₹ 25,000 + GST
$ 500
1st Instalment
₹ 94,000 + GST
$ 2,000
2nd Instalment
₹ 88,000 + GST
$ 1,000
3rd Instalment
₹ 57,000 + GST
$ 1,000
*includes the non-refundable application fee of ₹2000 + GST
FAQs
About The Program
As IIM Raipur Executive Alumni, participants can avail of the following benefits:
- Official IIM Raipur email address
- Access to a network of distinguished IIM Raipur Executive Alumni
- Access to the IIM Raipur Campus Library (onsite access only)
- Access to the program brochures and newsletters from IIM Raipur
Executive Alumni Fees will be applicable as per institute policy.
Admission to this program involves a rigorous review of your resume and your statement of purpose by the IIM Raipur Admissions team. Only participants with demonstrated fast-track career progression and high learning intent will be admitted into this program.
Selection is by invitation only and on a rolling basis. We generally overbook our batches. In case of an overbooked batch, applicants from earlier selection rounds who have received their provisional offer letters and paid registration fees to block their seats will be preferred over applicants from later rounds of selection.
A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the program fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single corporate. However, the extent of the discount will be determined on a case-to-case basis.
Classes are conducted on a live online platform. Classes will be tentatively scheduled over weekends either on a Saturday or Sunday in two sequential sessions of 75 mins each with a 15 min break in between. The schedule is defined at the discretion of IIM Raipur.
The program design is well balanced between the day-to-day commitments of the participants and what is expected of executives in C-suite roles. The curriculum includes a good mix of case studies, projects, working sessions, masterclasses, and simulation exercises.
IIM Raipur is one of the fastest-growing B-Schools among the new IIMs. In just 5 years, its ranking in NIRF has jumped from 21 (NIRF 2018) to 11 (NIRF 2023). IIM Raipur is at the forefront of an attractive talent pool from Academic and Industry joining B-Schools.
The Executive Certificate Programme for Strategic COOs is the premium offering of IIM Raipur, where learners are walked through the nitty-gritties of the COO role including day-to-day functioning. This program distils decades of experience of senior faculty at IIM Raipur with a blend of experiential learning through Masterclasses and Gamified Simulation to enable learners to transition into / become influential COOs.
Eligibility Criteria
A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the program fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single corporate. However, the extent of the discount will be determined on a case-to-case basis.
IIM Raipur seeks participants to have a high level of intellectual rigour and intent of learning to complete the program.
Participants will benefit by attending all sessions of a given course. They will be eligible for a participation certificate upon fulfilling the attendance criteria set.
Candidates will qualify for successful completion only upon fulfilling the attendance criteria and the course evaluation criteria.
Program Fees
Installment Schedule
Domestic
International
Registration fee
₹25,000 + GST
$500
1st Instalment
₹94,000 + GST
$2,000
2nd Instalment
₹88,000 + GST
$1,000
3rd Instalment
₹57,000 + GST
$1,000
Yes, there is. Please talk to our counsellor for more details.
Any kind of refund of paid installment is not permissible once a participant has been admitted to the program. The fees and other dues, once paid, under no circumstances are refundable, adjustable, or transferable unless approved by the institute. For additional details, kindly refer the refund policy section of the admission letter.