IIM Kozhikode-WileyNXT to offer AI, Blockchain and Design Certification from 2021

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Industry experts to take master classes for IIMK’s course on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and design that can revamp business from COVID crisis. After 8-months of executive programs, students will receive joint certification from IIM Kozhikode and WileyNXT.

IIM Kozhikode collaborates with WileyNXT to launch three executive programs, Advanced Management Certification in Transforming Customer Experience with AI and Design, Blockchain and AI for Fintech, and Services and Supply Chain Transformation.

IIM Kozhikode has jointly designed the courses with WileyNXT, a leading skill-training platform. These executive certificate courses are targeted at professionals in marketing, supply chain, technology and data domains.

IIM Kozhikode: Course Highlights

Name of Institute	Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode
Courses Launched	Advanced Management Certification in Transforming Customer Experience with AI and Design Advanced Management Certification in Blockchain and AI for Fintech Advanced management certification in services and supply chain transformation
Admission Year	2021
Course Duration	8 Months
Certification offered	Joint Certification by WileyNXT and IIM Kozhikode
Mode of Instruction	Online
Course Fee	INR 2 lakhs
Eligibility	Minimum work experience of 2 years
Selection Process	Pre-Assessment Test
Admission Link	wileynxt.com

As of now, courses will begin in January 2021. The courses will be 8-months long, completing which students will receive joint certification from IIM Kozhikode and WileyNXT. Added to this, students will enjoy the benefits of acquiring executive alumni status of IIM Kozhikode.

Interested candidates can apply online at the official website of WileyNXT (wileynxt.com).

Industry experts will conduct masterclasses to bring business experience in classroom teaching integrating with theoretical concepts. QS Global ranked IIM Kozhikode, will conduct classes in online mode, however, students will have to visit the campus as part of their immersion programs.

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Professionals with at least 2 years of work experience are eligible to apply for these courses. After applying, they need to clear pre-assessment tests for final selection. The course fee for these courses is INR 2 lakhs.

Speaking at the launch event, Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM-Kozhikode said “Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain have the ability to revolutionise the banking sector and strengthen security.

The current crisis of COVID-19, combined with rising security and privacy issues, has intensified the need to foster 21st-century skills to meet the emerging challenges of the post-COVID world.

We are delighted to collaborate with WileyNXT to launch this programme to help fulfil our goal of preparing our future workforce for Industry 4.0.”

About WileyNXT

WileyNXT is a leading skill training platform that offers state of the art courses for working professionals. It is presently co-creating courses with top B-Schools in India. At present, it has collaborated with IIM Lucknow to offer 6-months courses in Executive Program on Business and Data Analytics and the other on Analytics for Finance and Accounting Professionals.