IIM Calcutta Certification | 9 Months | Next Selection Review on 9th June

  • Triple Accreditation AMBA,
    EQUIS, AACSB
  • 9 Months Live Interactive Sessions
    Weekends only
  • 8 Days Campus Visit to
    IIM Calcutta
  • Exec.
    Edu. Alumni

IIM Calcutta Edge

  • FT MBA Ranking 2025 #1 in India in Pedagogical
    Experiences
  • Triple Accreditation First B-School in India to get accreditation by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB
  • Member of CEMS Only Indian B-School to be part of this global alliance of leading business schools, multinational companies and NGOs
  • Ranked #1 BT-MDRA Best B-School 2023, Fortune India Best B-School Survey 2023, Open Magazine's Best B-School Survey 2024
  • Ranked #5 India Ranking by NIRF 2024
  • Ranked #65 QS Global MBA Rankings

Rising need for leaders in education

"School leaders under-utilize data for decision-making: less than 20% of school leaders use data to make curriculum changes and only 25% use it to incentivize teachers."
Global School Leaders’ Report

The top leadership in the education sector is on the vanguard of transformation with K12 going digital. Educators and academic professionals are entrusted to lead their schools into a new digital era filled with disruptive models of teaching and learning.

To accomplish this, educators need to build leadership skills and professional school management capabilities.

Applications Open

Next Selection Review on 9th June

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Participant Profile

Why leading educators choose EdLEAP?

  • IIM Calcutta Advantage Get certified by IIM Calcutta, the only B school in India to be a member of CEMS, Triple Accreditation - AMBA, EQUIS & AACSB
  • Experiential Learning Leverage distinctive pedagogy of case studies, workshops, and campus visits, with lounge sessions for doubts and peer interaction
  • Accomplished Faculty Learn from IIM Calcutta Faculty, experts in Business Leadership, Communication and Change Management practices
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Education Leadership Course Curriculum

State-of-the-art high impact curriculum

In today's dynamic educational landscape, school leaders and education sector executives encounter multifaceted challenges arising from an interplay of factors related to education, politics, and socio-economic conditions. It is vital to effectively navigate complex decision-making scenarios, foster equitable learning environments, and adequately prepare oneself to lead institutions through times of rapid change and uncertainty. This module will endeavor to introduce participants of this course to the complexities of their business environment and shall involve sessions on the topics such as:

  • Introduction to Education Sector Management
  • Education and the Political Economy
  • Education and the Socio-economic Structure
  • Education in times of uncertainty and complexity

This module is designed to develop leadership skills which are essential for any organizational success. The participants will be exposed to different facets of leadership and its application during uncertain times. Specifically, this module will guide education leaders to apply lessons and best practices from other sectors as well as to strategically think and manage change during crisis. Further, it will help them discover, develop, or harness their leadership style to steer their organizations to greater success. This module will involve sessions on the topics such as:

  • Leadership Style and Vision: Theory & Practice
  • Strategic Thinking for Turbulent Times
  • Conflict and Crisis Management
  • Leading Change and Innovation
  • Organizational Culture

This module intends to build the foundations of management skills for education leaders. Lessons from management of the firm inform and are, in turn, informed by the tenets of effective educational management. Participants will immerse themselves in the realm of business administration, gaining insights and competencies to run their own organizations more effectively. Specifically, they will be introduced to the economics of business and understand tools and frameworks related to project management, and marketing alongside digital marketing strategies. Particularly, this module will include sessions on the following topics

  • Business Economics
  • Project Management and Operations
  • Marketing Management
  • Digital Marketing

This module aims to inculcate financial skills within the education leadership. The main objective is to help participants understand the financial health of their institutes, plan, control and make informed decisions. In particular, they will learn to analyze annual reports, manage cost, prepare budget, make decisions and control the risk. This module will include sessions on the following key topics:

  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Cost Management
  • Budgeting and Risk Management

This module focuses stakeholder management skills relevant to the leaders of education sector. This includes managing internal stakeholders such as teachers and staff, recruiting them, identifying their training needs, and embedding ethics and values within organizations. It would also focus on managing external stakeholders such as parents, vendors, media, and others through proper networking, communication, and persuasion. More specifically, this module will comprise sessions on the following topics:

  • Human Resource Management, Recruitment & Development
  • Communication and Persuasion
  • Business Values and Ethics for School Leaders

In the current, ever-evolving, and data-progressive business environment it is imperative for education leaders to engage in evidence-based decision making. The objective of this module is to enhance participants' ability to utilize data effectively in decision-making processes within educational settings. By exploring national and international data sources, analytical and statistical tools, as well as issues pertaining to the ethics and safety around data-use, participants shall develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions, drive organizational growth, and improve educational outcomes. This module will comprise sessions on the following topics:

  • National and International Data and Analysis
  • Business Analytics for Growth
  • Evaluation Methods
  • Data Literacy in Schools

This module is essential for education leaders to stay abreast of advancements in educational technology and its implications for teaching and learning. By exploring topics such as technology integration in classrooms, digitization, entrepreneurship in education, and cyber risk and security, leaders can effectively navigate the digital landscape, foster innovation, and ensure the safety and security of digital learning environments for students and staff alike. This module will comprise sessions on the following topics:

  • Technology in Classrooms
  • Digitization and Entrepreneurship in Education
  • Cyber risk and security

Discussing public policy issues and national education policies is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, understanding the broader policy landscape allows leaders to align their strategies with national priorities and mandates. Secondly, it empowers them to advocate for effective policies that address the needs of diverse stakeholders and drive positive change within the education system. The concluding module shall focus on dialogues and discourses on the wider educational context, trends, and policies, including but not limited to the following topics:

  • Education Policy and Research Trends
  • National Policies such as the National Education Policy (2020)
  • Future of the Education Sector

Participants will master the use of digital tools and data analytics to drive procurement transformation. They will gain the skills to optimize supplier relationships, enhance compliance, and make data-driven decisions, while preparing for emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain that are shaping the future of global procurement.

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How will the Education Leadership course benefit you?

Transition into a change-maker and reform the learning ecosystem of your institution

  • Improve learning outcomes through effective management
  • Shape your school as an 'institute of excellence' with your leadership
  • Build leadership capabilities to bring agility and change in your institution
  • Empower your peers to work collectively towards transformational goals

Who will guide you in your expertise-building journey?

Programme Directors

  • Samit Paul



    Assistant Professor: Finance and Control Group

    He is an Assistant Professor in Finance and Control Group of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC). He is a fellow of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. Before joining IIM Calcutta, he has had teaching stints at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi and International Management Institute, Kolkata.

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  • Aditi Bhutoria



    Assistant Professor: Public Policy and Management

    She is an Assistant Professor with the Public Policy and Management Group at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta where she teaches subjects like Indian Economic and Political History, Public Policy Evaluation, and Rethinking Education Policy.

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How is the programme delivered?

Experience a high impact educator-friendly format

  • 9-Month
    Programme
  • 2 Campus Visits of 4 days
    each to IIM Calcutta
  • Live Interactive Sessions by IIM Calcutta Faculty once in a week (Sunday)
  • Best-in-class Self-learning Content, Case Studies, and Lounge Sessions

The programme will be delivered on TalentSprint’s digital platform ipearl.ai

Classes starting from July 2025

Who is this Education Leadership course for?

  • An educator (principal/ administrator) belonging to elementary, secondary and senior secondary levels of education
  • A senior teacher, aspiring to be a school leader in the future.
  • An entrepreneur in the education space or a senior executive working in the EdTech space.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you

  • Hold a Bachelor's/Master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks
  • Have a minimum of 10 years of experience if you are an entrepreneur, a director, an executive or administrator in the education space
  • Have a minimum of 10 years of experience if you are a senior teacher or a school principal

What is the enrolment process for this programme?

  • Apply for
    the Programme
  • Submit
    Documents**
  • Selection by
    IIM Calcutta Committee*
  • Join the
    Programme

*Selection for the programme will be done by IIM Calcutta and is strictly based on the education, work experience, and motivation of the participants.

**Scanned copies to be submitted within 7 days   a Education Certificate   b Experience Letter/Latest Pay Slip.

What is My Investment?

Application Fee *₹2,500

Installments Fees Dates
Registration fee ₹20,000 As per selection email
1st Installment ₹97,000 As per selection email
2nd Installment ₹1,16,000 Aug 2025
3rd Installment ₹1,17,000 Nov 2025
Total Programme Fee* ₹3,50,000

*GST at 18% extra as applicable

*Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.


Special Program Fee for Corporate Nominations**

**Applicable only for enterprises nominating their employees as a group

Modes of payment available


  • Internet Banking

  • Credit/Debit Card

  • UPI Payments

Easy Financing Options

EMI as low as ₹14,828/Month

EMI Options

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Frequently Asked Questions

The top leadership in the education sector is on the vanguard of transformation with K12 going digital. Educators are aware that they will need to stay agile to embrace this digital disruption if they want to shape their academic centre into an ‘institute of excellence’. To accomplish this, educators need to build leadership skills and professional school management capabilities.

IIM Calcutta’s Education Leaders’ Programme for Educators and Academic Professionals is an attempt to build and enhance this leadership skills and management know-how across school educators and academic professionals in India.

  • IIM Calcutta Advantage: Get certified by IIM Calcutta, ranked #1 in BT-MDRA Best B-School 2023, Fortune India Best B-School Survey 2023, Open Magazine's Best B-School Survey 2024, and First B-School in India to get accreditation by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB
  • Experiential Learning: Leverage distinctive pedagogy of case studies, workshops, and campus visits, with lounge sessions for doubts and peer interaction
  • Accomplished Faculty: Learn from IIM Calcutta Faculty, experts in Business Leadership, Communication and Change Management practices
  • Executive Alumni Status: Become an Alumnus of IIM Calcutta Executive Education and network with top professionals
  • Most-preferred Learning Platform: Learn on TalentSprint's award-winning Pracademic Platform, the best-in-class interactive AI-powered digital delivery platform.
  • Network with Leaders: Learn with an outstanding peer group of educators.

The programme helps build leadership capacity and professional school management capabilities. Participants can

  • Transition into a change-maker and reform the learning ecosystem of your educational institution
  • Improve learning outcomes through effective management
  • Shape their school as an 'institute of excellence’ under their leadership
  • Empower peers to work collectively towards transformational goals

The programme is best suited for

  • An educator (principals/ administrator) belonging to elementary, secondary and senior secondary levels of education
  • A senior teacher, aspiring to be a school leader in the future.
  • An entrepreneur in the education space or a senior executive working in the EdTech space.

The programme will be taught by the esteemed IIM Calcutta Faculty. To meet your future mentors, visit here

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Education Leadership Course Overview:

The Education Leaders’ Programme (EdLEAP) by IIM Calcutta is a premier educational leadership and management course designed to empower school principals, administrators, senior teachers, and education entrepreneurs. With the goal of transforming academic institutions into 'Institutes of Excellence,' this educational leadership course equips participants with the skills to lead change in the evolving K-12 education landscape. Delivered through live, interactive weekend sessions over 9 months, the programme also includes an 8-day immersive campus experience at IIM Calcutta. Participants will become Executive Education Alumni of one of India’s top B-schools, holding triple international accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB).

This unique educational leadership course blends strategic management practices with a deep understanding of academic ecosystems. Participants will learn to improve learning outcomes, foster collaborative leadership, and drive innovation in their institutions. Designed specifically for current and aspiring school leaders and EdTech professionals, EdLEAP addresses the urgent need for agile leadership in a digital-first education world. Graduates of the program will be prepared to lead systemic transformation, empower teaching teams, and reimagine education delivery for the future.