IIM-Visakhapatnam
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Post Graduate Certificate Program for

Strategic Chief Operations Officer

 • 11 Months  • Live Online Sessions  • Alumni Status

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About The Strategic Chief Operations Officer

The Strategic Chief Operations Officer program is designed to equip participants with the strategic and operational expertise required to excel as Chief Operations Officers. It integrates advanced concepts of business operations, leadership, and technological innovations to drive operational excellence and business agility in today’s dynamic environment. The Strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO) Program from IIM Visakhapatnam equips professionals with expertise in strategic operations management, supply chain optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Master operational strategy and lead business process improvements to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth while aligning operations with broader business goals. Enhance your leadership in operations management with practical tools and an IIM Visakhapatnam certification. This program prepares you for C-suite roles by delivering actionable insights, real-world case studies, and strategies to lead operational transformation and drive organizational growth.

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Key Highlights of this Course

Elevate Leadership and Decision Making

Develop executive level decision making abilities.
Learn how to align operations with business strategy.

Be An Alumni

Executives participating in open PG Certificate Programs can qualify for executive alumni status once they fulfill the eligibility requirements

IIM Visakhapatnam Certification

A prestigious credential to accelerate your career.

Advance Career with High-peer Circle

Build valuable connections with peers and top executives.

Flexible Learning

Balance your professional commitments while advancing your career.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of corporate strategy, including competitive analysis, and market positioning.

Eligibility Criteria and Program Details

Education

Graduates from a recognized University (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government)

Work Experience

Aspirants with professional experience of 3 years in operations, supply chain, or related fields.

Course Fees

The IIM online Strategic Chief Operations Officer course is available for INR 3,69,000/- plus 18% GST

IIM Visakhapatnam Campus

Our Alumni are working at

carlsberg
ashok-leyland
reliance
zomato
tata_technologies
amazon
samsung

Who Should Enroll

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Vice President of Operations

Director of Business Operations

Business Process Manager

Enterprise Operations Head

Operations Strategy Consultant

Senior Project Manager

Corporate Strategy Manager

Business Excellence Manager

Plant Operations Head

Service Delivery Manager

Supply Chain Director

General Manager of Operations

Business Transformation Leader

Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation

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Syllabus of this Course

  • Introduction to strategic management; competitive landscape; the external environment; opportunities and threats.
  • The internal organization, resources and capabilities, core competencies, and competitive advantage.
  • Business level strategies: cost leadership and differentiation
  • Corporate level strategies: diversification, acquisition, and restructuring
  • VUCA world
  • Scenario planning
  • Building an agile organization
  • Introduction to Channel
  • Management Channel Management –
  • Power, Conflict, Motivation and Evaluation
  • Leveraging Alternative Channels Selling Process
  • Sales Force Management (Team Formation and Evaluation)
  • Sales Strategy and Territory Management
  • Developing Sales Leadership
  • Fundamentals of Operations Strategy
  • Process Design and Improvement
  • Capacity Planning and Management
  • Quality Management
  • Sustainability in Operations
  • Understanding Financial Statements and Tracking Operational Performance
  • Cost Management and Control
  • Capital Budgeting and Project Risk Analysis
  • Financial & Operating Leverage: Risks and Rewards
  • Optimizing Working Capital and Cost of Capital ESG and its Financial Implications for Organizations Demystifying Supply Chain Financing for Operational Excellence
  • Information-based view of Organizations
  • Design & Impact of Information Systems for competitive advantage
  • Enterprise-wide systems planning and execution
  • Digital Innovations & Business Disruption
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics & AI/ML Foundations
  • Introduction to Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Prescriptive Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Case Studies in Data-Driven Optimization
  • Applications of AI/ML in Supply Chain Optimization (can be removed, if required)
  • IoT Basics & Use Cases
  • Blockchain Technology & Use Cases
  • Industry 4.0 & Digital Twins
  • Metaverse & Use Cases
  • Introduction to Global Sourcing
  • Global Logistics and Distribution
  • Risk Management
  • Understanding leadership styles
  • Conflict management
  • Leading negotiation
  • Change management
  • Participants will apply program concepts to a real-world strategic operations challenge, culminating in a comprehensive project report and presentation.

Tools

Certification

Corporate Strategy Management course ROI


Completing the Strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO) program offers a high ROI through enhanced career growth, increased salary potential, and valuable professional development. With this certification, you'll position yourself as a strategic leader, opening doors to new opportunities in management, consulting, and executive roles, and accelerating your leadership journey.


Strategic Chief Operations Officer Certificate


Upon successfully completing the Strategic Chief Operations Officer program, participants will receive a verified certificate from IIM Visakhapatnam PG Education. To earn the certificate, participants must meet the required attendance criteria and submit the final project.

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Admission Process

1. Counselling


Participants will be advised by professional counselors over the virtual mode

2. Shortlisting


Profiles will be shortlisted in view of qualification standards and counselor comments on the profile.

3. Application


Complete Online Application Form. Click here to fill the form.

4. Profile Approval


Profile gets Approved or Rejected based on the shared information.

5. Enrollment


Only Approved profiles proceed further for enrollment process.

About IIM Visakhapatnam

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) belongs to the prestigious IIM family of business schools. It is a new generation IIM, set up by the Government of India in September 2015. At 26th place among the business schools pan-India in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 of the Government of India, it is ahead of all new-generation IIMs established in 2015/2016.

Visakhapatnam is a picturesque port-city on the east coast of India. It is easily accessible by air, sea, rail, and road connections. It ranks among the cleanest cosmopolitan cities in the country. The city is a popular tourist destination with a beautiful beach on one side and a majestic mountain-range on the other. The vibrant city is well known for its heritage and hospitality; culture and cuisine; tradition and talent; trade and technology; innovation and industry; entrepreneurship and enterprise. Visakhapatnam is a base to several large, medium, and small companies (public and private) in the core sector, energy, financial services, infrastructure, IT, pharma, etc. The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is headquartered at Visakhapatnam. In short, it is one of the most preferred destinations in India to live, learn, yearn, and earn.

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