IIT Delhi opens admissions for 12-month online Executive CTO Programme

The Continuing Education Programme (CEP), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), in partnership with Jaro Education, has started admissions for batch 3 of its twelve-month executive Chief Technology Officer (CTO) programme.

Offered by the department of management studies, the executive CTO programme is designed for professionals with five years of work experience seeking to strengthen their leadership, technology and digital transformation skills.

The executive CTO programme will include live online sessions, lectures, case studies, panel discussions and guest sessions by IIT Delhi faculty. Along with this, the students will also participate in a two-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi. Upon successful completion, participants receive an e-certificate from CEP, IIT Delhi.

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Sharing his views on how Technology leadership today has extended far beyond managing IT infrastructure, P Vigneswara Ilavarasan, Abdulaziz Alsagar chair professor and programme coordinator, department of management studies, IIT Delhi, said, " Organisations require leaders who can align technology with business strategy, drive innovation and make informed decisions in an increasingly digital economy. The CTO programme has been designed to equip professionals with the strategic perspective, technological understanding and leadership capabilities required to lead digital transformation and create long-term business value".

IIT Delhi CTO Programme: Key highlights

Executive CTO programme classes will begin on September 5.

• Duration: 12 months

• Mode: Live online

• Eligibility: Graduation (10+2+3) from a recognised university with at least five years of work experience

• Application fee: Rs 1,000 + GST (Non-refundable)

• Programme fee: Rs 2,50,000 + GST

• Programme partner: Jaro Education

Participants who complete the programme will receive a certificate of completion from CEP, IIT Delhi.

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IIT Delhi CTO Programme: How to apply

• Visit the official programme application page

• On the homepage, look for the “Apply Now” option

• Fill in personal, academic, and professional details in the application form

• Submit the required profile information, including details about academic qualifications, designation, work experience, and other details

• Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000 + GST (non-refundable) and download the confirmation page

• Appear for the screening and selection process

• Pay the programme fee after receiving the admission confirmation offer

Candidates will undergo the selection and screening process as per the programme guidelines prescribed by IIT Delhi. Those who are shortlisted will be informed about the next steps for admission.