The Emerging CTO AI Leadership Program by E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur - Batch 6 equips senior technology professionals to lead enterprise technology strategy, AI adoption, innovation, and transformation.
Over 32 weeks, participants develop the ability to integrate technology leadership, finance, strategy, enterprise architecture, governance, cybersecurity, product innovation, GenAI, Agentic AI, and stakeholder communication into a cohesive CTO leadership approach.
With live online learning, 2 campus immersions at IIT Kanpur, CTO simulation, mentorship from active CTOs, capstone project, and applied learning, the programme offers a strong career upgrade for professionals seeking larger responsibilities in technology leadership, engineering, architecture, product, IT, consulting, digital transformation, and CTO-track roles.

Learn With a Senior Cross-Industry Peer Network

The programme brings together experienced technology professionals from diverse industries, functions, and leadership environments, enabling strong peer learning and practical exchange of ideas.
The current cohort includes CTOs, VPs, Directors, Principal Architects, Engineering Managers, Enterprise Architects, Product Leaders, Technology Consultants, and senior IT leaders working with leading organisations such as Microsoft, Shell, EY, SAP Labs India, AWS, Google, Intel, Adobe, HSBC, Salesforce, IBM India, Wipro, Jio Platforms, Axis Bank, and others.
This peer network helps participants learn how senior technology leaders across industries approach AI adoption, enterprise architecture, innovation, governance, technology investments, stakeholder alignment, and large-scale digital transformation challenges.

Why E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur Emerging CTO AI Leadership Program?

The Emerging CTO AI Leadership Program by E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur - Batch 6 is built for professionals who want to move from technology execution and delivery roles to strategic technology leadership. It brings the credibility of E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur, live faculty-led learning, campus immersions, CTO simulation, capstone project, industry mentorship, and certification from E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur.
For a programme investment of - 4,00,000 + GST, participants gain not just a certificate, but a structured leadership experience that combines strategy, finance, enterprise architecture, governance, AI, innovation, product leadership, stakeholder influence, and peer learning. Unlike programmes focused only on tools or emerging technologies, this programme prepares professionals to lead technology as a strategic business driver.

Desired Candidate Profile

Aspiring CTOs, and senior executives
VPs of Engineering, Software Architects, and Product Leaders
Consultants and business performance professionals
Minimum 12 years of professional work experience

Course Modules

The curriculum covers strategic, technical, financial, and leadership aspects of the CTO role, including:

CTO mandate and modern technology leadership
Finance for technology leaders
Technology strategy and digital transformation
Enterprise architecture and scalable systems
IT governance and risk management
Cybersecurity and data protection
AI/ML fundamentals and enterprise applications
GenAI, RAG, and Agentic AI
Responsible AI and AI governance
Innovation design and product leadership
Execution excellence and operational scalability
Strategic communication and stakeholder influence
Resilient leadership in disruptive environments

Capstone Project

The capstone project provides participants with the opportunity to apply programme learnings to a CTO-level organisational problem statement.

Participants work through real-world technology leadership challenges and apply concepts across strategy, finance, architecture, AI integration, governance, innovation, stakeholder management, and scalable execution.