Archive · 7 Oct 2026
IIT Madras Opens Applications for Online Executive Courses
IIT Madras has opened applications for several courses for working professionals and other learners.
The courses are offered through its Centre for Outreach and Digital Education, called CODE.
They teach subjects such as electric vehicles, supply chains, artificial intelligence, construction and sustainability.
Most lessons are online, with recorded videos and live sessions with teachers.
Courses can last from two weeks to six months.
The listed programmes begin between October 2026 and January 2027.
Fees depend on the course, and some also require tax to be paid.
People can apply on the CODE website and should check each course’s rules and dates.
IIT Madras has opened registration for executive education certificate programmes through its Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE).
Courses cover electric vehicles, supply chain management, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, construction technology and environmental, social and governance practices.
Programmes are delivered primarily online through recorded lectures and live faculty sessions, with durations ranging from two weeks to six months.
Listed start dates run from October 9, 2026, to January 8, 2027; fees vary by course and may be subject to GST.
Applicants can register online through the CODE website and should check each programme’s eligibility, deadlines, fees and certification requirements.
- Who
- IIT Madras, through its Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), is offering the programmes.
- What
- Applications are open for online executive education and certificate courses in several professional fields.
- When
- Registration has started; the listed programme start dates range from October 9, 2026, to January 8, 2027.
- Where
- Applications are online through code.iitm.ac.in; one article gives the executive education URL as code.iitm.ac.in/ExecEdu.
- Why
- The programmes are intended to help professionals and learners develop skills related to emerging industries and job-market needs.
Broader executive education portfolio
Traditional focus
Course scope
Broader executive education portfolio
The courses extend beyond engineering and technology into business and sustainability-related areas, including supply chain management and ESG.
Traditional focus
The articles describe IIT Madras as traditionally focused on engineering and technology; they do not present a separate opposing response or criticism of the expanded portfolio.
- Provider
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, through its Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE)
- Application status
- Registration has started
- Delivery
- Primarily online, with recorded lectures and live interactive faculty sessions
- Duration
- Two weeks to six months, depending on the programme
- Listed start dates
- October 9, 2026, through January 8, 2027
- Subjects
- Electric vehicles, supply chain management, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, construction technology and ESG
- Fees
- Course-specific; listed fees range from Rs 10,000 plus GST to Rs 1 lakh plus GST, with the electric vehicles certificate listed at Rs 50,000 plus 18% GST without lab facilities or Rs 62,000 plus GST with lab
- Application website
- code.iitm.ac.in; the executive education page is listed as code.iitm.ac.in/ExecEdu
