Chief Digital & AI Officer Programme (The CDAIO Program)

The Chief Digital & AI Officer Programme (The CDAIO Program) is an 11-month program offered by IIM Lucknow, designed to strengthen capabilities in digital transformation, AI strategy, and data-driven executive leadership. The program blends academic rigor with practical application through case studies, simulations, CXO sessions, and a capstone project, equipping professionals to lead enterprise-wide digital and AI initiatives with strategic precision.

Structured across multiple modules covering all core aspects of the Chief Digital & AI Officer Programme: including digital transformation strategy, AI integration, data-driven decision making, organizational change management, technology investments, and business simulations.

• Duration: 11 months
• Learning Format: 132+ hours of live online sessions, with recordings available for 3 months from the class delivery
• Class Timings: 10 AM – 1 PM on Sundays
• Flexibility: Recordings available in case a session is missed

Ideally, 30 minutes of preparation time is recommended each day, but students can allocate time according to their own schedules. Additionally, live weekend classes must be attended. The schedule for these classes will be shared in advance.

Applicants must be Graduates or Postgraduates with a minimum of 50% marks (including Diploma equivalents). Additionally, a minimum of 7 years of work experience as of the Programme Start Date (Technical Orientation Date) is required. Screening and selection will be conducted by IIML based on a mandatory Statement of Purpose (SOP), along with the quality and relevance of the applicant's academic and professional background.

While specific prior experience in C-level strategy or leadership is not strictly required, a minimum of 7 years of overall work experience is mandatory. Selection is based on your SOP, academic background, and the quality and relevance of your work experience, as evaluated by IIM Lucknow.

You can apply through Accredian's application portal at: https://accredian.com/programs/iiml-chief-digital-ai-officer-programme-the-cdaio-program

Yes. Participants will receive a Completion Certificate from IIM Lucknow upon fulfilling the requirements.

• Completion Certificate will be issued only if: The participant maintains a minimum attendance of 75% and achieves a Cumulative Overall Percentage of Marks (COPM) of 50% or above
• Participation Certificate will be issued if: Attendance is below 75% and/or COPM (Cumulative Overall Percentage of Marks) is below 50% (no Completion Certificate in this case)

This is a Certificate program from IIM Lucknow, one of India's most reputed IIMs, and is widely recognized by employers across industries.

Yes. Participants can obtain IIML Executive Education Alumni Status for an additional fee of ₹10,000 + GST (not included in the program fees) for a lifetime membership, payable directly to IIM Lucknow upon completion.

No physical ID card will be provided. Enrollment confirmation will be shared digitally via email.