Quick Facts
- SPJIMR and Great Learning launched an AI led executive programme portfolio for working professionals.
- The portfolio covers AI for Business Leaders, GenAI for Managers, and a CFO Programme.
- Programmes run 5 to 9 months, blended or online, no coding background needed.
In This Article
SPJIMR Great Learning have partnered to launch a portfolio of AI led executive programmes for working managers, senior leaders, and CXOs across India.
The collaboration pairs SPJIMR’s faculty led teaching with Great Learning’s executive education platform. It targets a clear gap: leaders who can not just understand AI but govern it, scale it, and create business value from it. The portfolio spans three programmes for different career stages, announced by both institutions in Great Learning’s official programme announcements.
Key Takeaways
- The portfolio gives working professionals three AI focused paths, from mid managers to finance heads moving into CFO roles.
- None of the programmes require prior coding skills, making them accessible to non technical business leaders.
- SPJIMR holds Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, placing it in the top 1 percent of global business schools.
CampusFeed Take
The real signal here is not that another AI course exists, but that a top B school is treating AI fluency as core leadership training, not an add on. By bundling three programmes at different seniority levels, SPJIMR Great Learning are betting that AI capability will soon be expected of every senior manager, not just data teams. CFOs and finance leaders should watch closest, because the CFO Programme folds AI enabled finance directly into board level skills. Expect more Indian business schools to launch similar AI led executive tracks through 2026 as demand keeps rising. By Harshvardhan Jain.
Programme Details At A Glance
The SPJIMR Great Learning portfolio contains three separate programmes, each with its own length, format, and target learner. The table below sets out the verified details from official programme pages.
| Programme | Duration | Format | Coding Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Certificate in AI and Generative AI for Managers | 5 months | Online | No |
| Advanced Management Programme in AI Leadership | 10 months | Blended, 2 campus immersions | No |
| Chief Financial Officer Programme | 9 months | Blended, 2 campus immersions | No |
The CFO Programme is the longest campus linked option, priced at Rs 4,50,000 plus GST, with two 3-day immersions at SPJIMR, Mumbai (Great Learning programme page).
About SPJIMR
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a leading Indian business school established in 1981 in Mumbai. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 Indian B schools and holds Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, per its official programme pages. Its alumni network crosses 18,000 professionals in leadership roles across corporations and family businesses.
What Do The New Programmes Cover?
The SPJIMR Great Learning programmes each teach AI through a business lens rather than a technical one. The five month Executive Certificate in AI and Generative AI for Managers helps early to mid managers move an organisation from a “plus AI” model to an “AI plus” operating model (SPJIMR programme page). The ten month Advanced Management Programme in AI Leadership goes wider for senior professionals and CXOs, spanning Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, AI governance, and enterprise AI strategy. The nine month CFO Programme builds strategic finance, governance, valuation, and AI enabled finance skills for leaders moving into Chief Financial Officer roles.
Varun Nagaraj, Dean and Professor of Information Management at SPJIMR, framed the shift clearly.
Organisations need leaders who can do far more than understand the technology; they must govern it, scale it, and create value from it responsibly.
Mohan Lakhamraju, Founder and CEO of Great Learning, pointed to the gap between experimenting with AI and scaling it across a business as the core problem the portfolio aims to solve.
Who Can Apply For These Programmes?
Eligibility for the SPJIMR Great Learning programmes depends on which track a professional chooses. The Generative AI for Managers certificate suits early to mid managers, business heads, strategy leaders, entrepreneurs, and consultants. The AI Leadership programme targets mid to senior professionals, functional heads, business unit leaders, and CXOs. The CFO Programme is built for finance professionals with a minimum of 8 years of experience, including deputy CFOs, vice presidents, controllers, and FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) leaders preparing for CFO roles.
What This Means For You
If you are a working professional or manager
You now have three structured routes to add verified AI leadership skills without leaving your job or learning to code. Match the programme to your seniority: the 5-month online certificate for mid managers, the 10-month blended track for senior leaders, or the 9-month CFO Programme for finance careers. Check the full curriculum and fees on the official SPJIMR and Great Learning pages before applying.
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If you are a parent
These are executive programmes for experienced professionals, not fresh graduates, so they suit family members already several years into a career. If your child is early in their working life, note the minimum experience bars, especially the 8 year requirement for the CFO Programme, before considering any fee outlay.
If you run a college or university
This launch shows industry partnerships bringing AI into executive education at pace. It is worth studying how SPJIMR structured tiered programmes across seniority levels, and how blended delivery with campus immersions balances flexibility against in person learning. That model may guide your own executive or continuing education planning for 2026.
If you work in policy or media
The launch signals rising demand for AI upskilling among senior Indian professionals and a shift toward “AI plus” operating models. Track how many similar B school and edtech tie ups follow, as this reflects broader workforce readiness trends worth reporting against government skilling data.
What Is Next
Prospective applicants should review official programme details and start dates directly, since these run on rolling or cohort based intakes. Key steps to take next: confirm the exact fee and cohort start for your chosen programme, check eligibility against your years of experience, and download the official brochure. Which of the three programmes fits your current career stage best?
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Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 14:30 IST
Last verified: July 25, 2026
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on publicly available information at the time of publishing. Exam dates, cutoffs, fees, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and scholarship details can change without notice. Always verify the latest information from the official portal of SPJIMR and Great Learning before taking any action. CampusFeed and its authors are not responsible for decisions made based on this article. This is not legal, financial, or career advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual guidance.
Written by Harshvardhan Jain. Published: July 25, 2026. Updated: July 25, 2026. Have a tip or correction? Write to us at editorial@campusfeed.in.
