IIT Delhi Tech Product Management FAQs
Ques. Is the IIT Delhi CEP Certificate in Advanced Product Management recognised by employers?
Ans. The certificate is issued by IIT Delhi’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP) office under the Department of Management Studies and carries the IIT Delhi brand name. Many technology companies and consulting firms acknowledge it as evidence of structured upskilling from a premier national institution. However, it is not a degree and does not carry university credits, so candidates who need an accredited academic qualification should explore IIT Delhi’s full-time MBA or M.Tech programmes instead of this short certificate course.
Ques. Who teaches the Advanced Product Management programme at IIT Delhi DMS?
Ans. All live sessions are taught by faculty from IIT Delhi’s Department of Management Studies, ranked among India’s top management departments. The 48 hours of instruction are delivered online every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM IST, giving participants direct access to IIT Delhi DMS faculty throughout the 5-month programme. The capstone project on customer discovery and prototype development is evaluated by the same faculty team, ensuring the rigour expected from an IIT institution.
Ques. Can participants attend sessions from outside Delhi?
Ans. Yes, all sessions are conducted live online, so participants can join from any city with a stable internet connection. The programme is built for working professionals who cannot relocate or take a career break, and there are no mandatory in-person components or campus visits. The only requirement is availability every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM IST, starting from October 2026, making the course accessible to professionals based anywhere in India or abroad.
Ques. What is the total fee and are instalment options available?
Ans. The total programme fee is INR 1,61,660, comprising a base fee of INR 1,37,000 plus 18% GST of INR 24,660. After the offer letter is issued, the IIT Delhi CEP office outlines the exact payment schedule, which may include phased instalments depending on the batch. Education loans are available through the SBI Vidyalakshmi portal for eligible applicants. Candidates should confirm the specific instalment plan directly with the DMS CEP team at cepqip.iitd.ac.in before enrolling.
Ques. Does this executive programme include any placement support?
Ans. The Executive Programme in Advanced Product Management is a short-duration certificate course and does not include formal placement assistance or campus recruitment drives. It is designed for employed professionals aiming to strengthen their product management expertise and earn an IIT Delhi credential. Participants benefit from the DMS faculty network, structured peer interactions, and the IIT Delhi brand, all of which can contribute to independent career advancement in product or technology management roles.
Ques. What background or experience is preferred before applying for this programme?
Ans. The minimum requirement is a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university. IIT Delhi DMS prefers applicants with prior internship, project, or professional experience in technology, business, or a related field, since the curriculum applies concepts to real product scenarios and assumes some organisational context. No minimum number of years is specified, but candidates without any practical exposure may find the capstone exercises and live discussions less impactful than those with at least one to two years of professional experience.


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