IIM Bangalore offers online courses through its own digital learning platform IIMBx and edX & SWAYAM online portals. IIM Bangalore online courses are offered in various domains of business, leadership, finance, AI, marketing, entrepreneurship, and analytics. The courses offer learning opportunities for not only the working professionals, but also the budding entrepreneurs and students looking to gain business knowledge. 

IIM Bangalore MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) started in 2014 in partnership with edX to ensure learning opportunities for everyone irrespective of the financial, social or regional constraints. Till date, IIMBx online courses have added value to the lives of more than 19 lakh students across 190 countries. Currently, there are more than 50 courses available with 3000+ videos on various topics. In this article you can find the list of IIM Bangalore online courses along with the duration and fees. 

IIM Bangalore Certificate Programme in AI for Managers

IIM Bangalore’s Certificate Programme in AI for Managers is a 16 month long programme offered in 11 modules. The course aims to acquaint the students with knowledge of the foundations of the AI models, predictive analytics, ML algorithms, functioning of ANN, RNN, CNN algorithms, data visualization, Python, MS Excel, Tableau, and application of AI in problem solving.

Fees- INR 2,36,000 (inclusive of 18% GST)

Eligibility- Participants are chosen through profile screening and online test

Last date to apply- August 31, 2024

Application link- click here to register

Programme begins- September 15, 2024

IIM Bangalore Professional Certificate in Hospital Management

IIM Bangalore’s professional certificate in hospital management is a 12 month online program to hea is a 12 month online program to help the healthcare professionals develop the managerial expertise. The course is well designed to include various aspects of healthcare management ranging from operations to marketing to finance. IIMB also issues a certificate on the successful completion of the online course. 

Fees- INR 125000 + 18% GST

Eligibility to apply- Graduation or Post graduation in healthcare from a recognized university. The 3rd batch begins on July 1, 2024. Click here to apply

IIM Bangalore Certificate Programme in Technology and Management

The certificate programme in technology and management is a blended course offered jointly by IIM Bangalore and IIT Madras. It is a 11 month programme offered in 4 modules and after the completion of each module, online proctored exams are conducted. The course comprises video lectures, interactive sessions, webinars, projects and case studies. 

Fees- INR 500000

Eligibility to apply- Graduation degree + minimum 2 years of work experience. Click here for details

IIM Bangalore One Day Faculty Development Program

IIM Bangalore organizes a one day faculty development program (FDP) at regular intervals to introduce participants to digital education and the MOOCs. Till now, the institute has seen participation of more than 1400 teachers from business schools and universities. On successful completion of the program, IIMB issues a certificate of participation. Click here for details

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List of IIM Bangalore Online Short Courses

Course Duration Course Highlights
Accounting for Decision Making 6 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Knowledge of accounting methods and concepts, reading financial statements for informed decision making
Accounting and Finance 9 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Financial Asset Management, Cost Management, Leverage Management, and Tax Management
Advanced Corporate Strategy 5 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Corporate strategy management, product diversification and vertical integration 
Banking and Financial Markets: A Risk Management Perspective 6 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Financial market risk management, regulatory and monetary policies, asset securitization
Brand Management 5 weeks (2-3 hours per week) Strategic brand management process, brand identity, brand positioning, brand communication
Corporate Finance 5 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Introduction to corporate financing, capital budgeting tools and techniques, bonds and stacks
Consumer Behaviour 6 weeks (2-4 hours per week)  Behavioral dimensions of marketing, practical application of consumer behavior theories, consumer decision making
Customer Relationship Management 6 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Customer retention, customer centricity, customer lifetime value, customer value management
DO Your Venture: Entrepreneurship For Everyone 5 weeks Idea generation, idea valuation, customer validation, defining a business model
Equity Stock Markets: Concepts, Instruments, Risks and Derivatives 6 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Equity risk and portfolio theories, hedging, venture capital, private equity
Foundation of Data Science 9 weeks (5-6 hours per week) ML algorithms for market based analysis and recommender systems, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, confidence intervals
Innovation and Information Technology Management 6 weeks (4-6 hours per week) Digital network management, digital security, managing software development and innovations with IT, ethical and social concerns
Introduction to Managerial Economics 5 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Demand and supply, types of markets and their functioning, measures of productivity in an economy
Introduction to Marketing Essentials 5 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Market segmentation and targeting, marketing strategy, market differentiation, market positioning
New Product Development 5 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Ways of managing cross-functional projects and technological risks, product life cycle, product development strategy and types, identify product opportunities, design thinking
Operations Management 5 weeks (5-7 hours per week) Managing supply chains in operations, productivity improvement, quality assurance tools and techniques, process design and capacity analysis, inventory planning
Predictive Analysis 7 weeks- 1 week prerequisites and 6 weeks content (5-6 hours per week) Logistic regression, decision trees, ARIMA, neutral networks, multiple linear regression, time series analysis
Strategic Management 5 weeks (3-4 hours per week) Competitive advantage and its relation to the organization’s strategy, resource and competency analysis, multi- business firm management and diversification
Services Marketing: Concepts & Applications 6 weeks (3-5 hours per week) Characterization, design, conceptualisation, and effective delivery of services, branding services, service marketing mix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques.Does IIM Bangalore offer an online course?

Ans. Yes, IIM Bangalore offers online courses through its digital learning portal- IIMBx and 2 other platforms- edX and SWAYAM. It offers both paid certificate programs and free short courses on a plethora of topics spanning aspects of investment, banking, marketing and finance.

Ques.What is the fee of IIM Bangalore online certificate program?

Ans. The fee of IIM Bangalore online certificate program is provided below for the courses that are currently offered on the platform:

  • Certificate Programme in Technology and Management: INR 500000
  • Certificate Programme in AI for Managers: INR 236000 (inclusive of GST)
  • Professional Certificate in Hospital Management: INR 147500 (inclusive of GST)

Ques.What is the eligibility to apply for IIMB online courses?

Ans. . To apply for IIMB online courses, you can register on any of the digital learning platforms- edX, SWAYAM, and IIMBx. There are plenty of courses available for working professionals, graduates, and entrepreneurs. The institute offers both long-term certificate courses and short-term free courses to address the diverse needs of the participants. Graduation from a recognized university is needed to apply for most of the certificate courses along with other eligibility requirements.

Ques.Are MOOC courses paid?

Ans. . No, MOOC courses are free for anyone who enrolls for the same. MOOC courses are an initiative to ensure that everyone has access to learning new skills, quality education, and career development opportunities irrespective of the financial or location barriers.