A successful change management approach is crucial in today’s complex business environment. Change is inevitable, regardless of whether you’re dealing with a planned initiative, an industry that is volatile, or an unexpected situation. Leadership fosters organisational resilience by promoting an agile work environment through change initiatives.
The Certificate Programme in Leadership and Change Management (CPLCM) at IIM Indore will help you lead change more effectively in your organisation. The course will help you develop leadership potential, an understanding of a sustainable change strategy, the challenges, techniques, and burdens, and will help you gain the knowledge required to implement and oversee change initiatives while managing resistance from the stakeholders.
Pedagogy
The teaching approach will be highly interactive leveraging technology and deploying a judicious mix of pedagogical tools and techniques, including lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, assignments, etc.
Key Learning Outcomes
This programme will provide the participants with :
- Learn practical tools and techniques for galvanising the organisation around change
- Diagnose organisational cultures and the role they play in change projects
- Generate leadership strategies that are mindful of the complexity of change and mobilise energy for organisational transformation
- Learn how to overcome barriers to change
Programme Highlights
Contextually designed 8-month programme for working executives
Best of domain experts as programme faculty
Campus immersion module of 3 days
Focus on real business use cases
Peer-learning & networking opportunities
IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni status
Programme Delivery
Sessions will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on their Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone. Participants will be provided reading materials, etc., for each course, as and when required. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/chat mode. Please note that a laptop/desktop with a webcam and microphone is a must for attending exams.
Campus Immersion
There will be 3 days of campus immersion at IIM Indore. One or two sessions from some of the courses will become a part of the on-campus orientation module. The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions that prevail at that point in time. These conditions pertain to the pandemic or other unavoidable reasons. In case the on-campus module is not confirmed due to the COVID-19 situation, the same will be included in the total number of online sessions.
Who should attend?
The programme is highly recommended for mid-senior level professionals leading teams and in charge of driving and managing change in their organisations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma (10+2+3)/Graduate/Post-graduate from universities recognised by the Association of Indian universities
- Minimum 50% marks in either Diploma or Graduation or Post-graduation (or its equivalent)
- Minimum three years of work experience* post completion of qualifying education
*Internships and trainee experiences will not be considered as full-time work experience
Admission Criteria
The selection will be based on the candidate’s profile evaluation, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
How It Works
Step 1
Select the course of your interest and register
Step 2
Receive Counselling from our Programme Advisors
Step 3
Pay the Preliminary Course Fee
Step 4
Get your documents verified & appear for Interview if applicable
Step 5
Obtain the Offer Letter and Give your Acceptance
Step 6
Complete Onboarding and commence Course
Programme Fee
Particulars | Amount (₹)* |
Registration Fees | ₹10,000/- + GST |
Total Fees (exclusive of GST & Bank Charges) | ₹1,85,000/- + GST |
Note:
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Installment Schedule
Installment | Installment Date | Amount (₹)* |
At the time of application | ₹10,000 + GST | |
1st | at the time of admission (excluding GST) | ₹60,000 + GST |
2nd | 10th February, 2024 | ₹60,000 + GST |
3rd | 10th May, 2024 | ₹58,200 + GST |
Total (exclusive of GST) | ₹1,85,000 + ₹3200 (Bank charges) + GST | |
Overall Fees (including GST @ 18% and Bank Charges of ₹3,200) | ₹2,21,500 |
Important Dates
Application Closure Date | 16th September, 2023 |
Programme Start Date | 5th November, 2023 |
Tentative Programme End Date | July 2024 |
Assessment & Evaluation
- The performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations.
- The participant is required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute from time to time to complete the course
Attendance Criteria
- Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course. However, participants may take leave on account of emergencies, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator.
- Minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for completion of the programme; and for less than 75% attendance, a grade cut will be applied.
- Participants who have attendance below 30% will not receive a certificate.
Course Certification & Alumni Status
- Participants who successfully complete the prescribed course of study and fulfil all other academic requirements will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.
- Successful participants will also be accorded IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni status*.
- Mere successful completion of the programme, application submission, and fee does not entitle a participant to be eligible for Executive Education Alumni status. IIM Indore reserves the right to confer Executive Education Alumni status.
- IIM Indore reserves the right to modify the above conditions at its discretion at any time without notice. Only the courts at Indore will have the territorial jurisdiction to try any disputes arising in respect of the Executive Education Alumni membership being granted.
*The participants will need to apply for the alumni status separately along with the necessary fee to register themselves. Current alumni membership plans are as follows:
- 2-year membership – ₹1,000 + Applicable Taxes
- Lifetime membership – ₹10,000 + Applicable Taxes
Sample Certificate
*Disclaimer: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Indore


Module 1 : Understanding and Leading Self
Module 2 : Motivating People for Change
Module 3 : Handling Resistance to Change
Module 4 : Building High-performance Team
Module 5 : Leading Across teams
Module 6 : Conflict Management
Module 7 : Negotiations in Change Management
Module 8 : Managing Change in the VUCA World
Module 9 : Change and Organisational Culture
Module 10 : Change Strategies
Module 11 : Organising for Execution and Innovation
Module 12 : Handling Financial Aspects During Organisational Change
Module 13 : Leadership in Complex Situations and Their Various Styles
Module 14 : Communicating for Change
Module 15 : The Role of Leadership in Organisational Change
Module 16 : Metrics for Monitoring Change Initiatives
Module 17 : Using Data Analytics to Handle Change Management
Class Timings:
Sundays**
- First Session – 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm
- Second Session – 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm