Open Management Development Programs (Open MDPs)

IMT Ghaziabad is a pioneer in supporting working executives aiming to enhance their managerial competencies through its diverse portfolio of Open MDPs. These programs, open to executives from both public and private enterprises, are thoughtfully curated around contemporary themes to add value to participants from varied professional contexts.

OPEN PROGRAMS

Upcoming Programs

Leading Self, People & Teams Through Coaching

Leading Self, People & Teams Through Coaching

⚑ October 2026

Leading Self, People & Teams Through Coaching is a highly experiential executive leadership program that develops coaching as a core leadership capability.

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Leading Change Inside-Out: Transforming Self, Teams & Culture

Leading Change Inside-Out: Transforming Self, Teams & Culture

⚑ November 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, leading change is no longer a periodic necessity—it is a continuous leadership mandate. This Management Development Program on ‘Leading Change Inside-Out’ is designed...

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AI in Business Applications, Adoptions and Workflows

AI in Business Applications, Adoptions and Workflows

⚑ July 2026 

Bridge the AI execution gap. A residential program at IMT Ghaziabad equipping leaders with no-code tools and strategic frameworks for enterprise-wide transformation.

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DevOps for Banking

DevOps for Banking

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This program provides a practical, hands-on introduction to DevOps in the banking and financial services context, enabling technology, security, and risk professionals to deliver digital solutions faster without compromising security or regulatory compliance.

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Secure Coding Practices for Banking

Secure Coding Practices for Banking

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This program focuses on secure coding practices tailored for the banking and financial services sector, where data protection, regulatory compliance, and application security are paramount. It equips developers and security professionals to build secure, resilient, and compliant financial applications

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Open Programs Calendar 2025-26

Functional Areas

Mid Level II Senior Level

January 2026
Enhancing Supply Chain Performance Program Directors: Dr. Mrinalini Shah | Dr. Arindam Debroy
2.5 Days Date: 12 - 14 Jan Fee: 40000/-
Deriving Strategic Values from Business Environment Program Directors: Dr. Subhajit Bhattacharyya | Dr. Manas Paul
2 Days Date: 13 - 14 Jan Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Thinking Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 17 Jan Fee: 15000/-
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 18 Jan Fee: 15000/-
Feburary 2026
DevOps for Banking
4 Days Date: 17 Feb - 20 Feb Fee: 1,20,000/- + GST
Secure Coding Practices for Banking
4 Days Date: 17 Feb - 20 Feb Fee: 1,20,000/- + GST
JULY 2026
AI in Business Applications, Adoptions and Workflows Program Directors: Dr Susmi Routray/ Dr Santosh Srivastava
2 Days Date: JUL 2026 Fee: 25,000/- + GST
OCTOBER 2026
Leading Self, People & Teams Through Coaching Program Director: Prof. Nidheesh Joseph
2 Days Date: October 2026
NOVEMBER 2026
Leading Change Inside-Out: Transforming Self, Teams & Culture Program Director: Prof. Nidheesh Joseph
2 Days Date: November 2026
Unlocking The Power of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Turbulent Times Program Director: Prof. Richa Saxena
Date: 19-20 November 2026
DECEMBER 2026
Professionalizing and Sustaining Family Business Program Director: Dr. Simran Sodhi
2 Days Date: 3-4 December 2026
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: 11-12 December 2026
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 16-17 December 2026
Strategic Value Creation Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: 18-19 December 2026
COMMUNICATION: LEARNING TO PERSUADE & INFLUENCE Program Director: Dr. Shailja Agarwal
Date: December 2026
JANUARY 2027
Finance for Non-Finance Executives Program Directors: Abhinav Sharma, Dr. Ashish Varma
Date: 15 - 16 January 2027
Geopolitics for Managers: Strategic Risk, Global Fragmentation & Business Resilience Program Director: Prof. Harvinder Singh
2 Days Date: 18 - 19 January 2027
Design Thinking for Impact Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: January 2027
Marketing for Fast-Track Managers Program Director: Dr. Jishnu Changkakoti
2 Days Date: January 2027
Leading Customer Experience Program Director: Dr. Sapna Popli
2 Days Date: January 2027
Text Analytics and Machine Learning for Business Managers Program Director: Dr. Santosh Srivastava
2 Days Date: January 2027
June 2025
Professionalizing and Sustaining Family Business Program Director: Dr. Simran Sodhi
2 Days Date: 5 – 6 Jun Fee: 30000/-
Communication: Learning to Persuade and Influence Program Director: Dr. Shailja Agarwal
2 Days Date: 11 – 12 Jun Fee: 30000/-
Digital Supply Chain Program Directors: Dr. Mrinalini Shah | Dr. Ratri Parida
2.5 Days Date: 23 – 25 Jun Fee: 40000/-
Strategic Pricing for Value Maximization V2 Program Directors: Dr. Jishnu Changkakoti | Dr. Elkana Ezekiel
2 Days Date: 26 – 27 Jun Fee: 30000/-
July 2025
Design Thinking for Managers Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
3 Days 11,12 July + 1 Aug Fee: 45000/-
Leading Customer Experience Program Director: Dr. Sapna Popli
2 Days Date: 14 – 15 Jul Fee: 30000/-
Project Management Program Director: Dr. Mrinalini Shah
3 Days Date: 14 – 16 Jul Fee: 45000/-
Marketing for Fast-Track Managers Program Directors: Dr. Jishnu Changkakoti | Dr. Elkana Ezekiel
2 Days Date: 17 – 18 Jul Fee: 30000/-
Text Analytics and Machine Learning for Business Managers Program Director: Dr. Santosh Srivastava
2 Days Date: 24 – 25 Jul Fee: 30000/-
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 28 – 29 Jul Fee: 60000/-
August 2025
Leading Change Program Director: Dr. Nidheesh Josheph
2 Days Date: 8 – 9 Aug Fee: 35000/-
Branding for the Mind and the Senses Program Director: Dr. Abhigyan Sarkar
2 Days Date: 11 – 12 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Value Creation Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: 13 – 14 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Mobile Engagement and Marketing Program Director: Dr. Abhishek
2 Days Date: 21 – 22 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Communication: Learning to Persuade and Influence Program Director: Dr. Shailja Agarwal
2 Days Date: 21 – 22 Aug Fee: 30000/-
Financial Wellness: Empowering Employees for a Resilient Future Program Directors: Dr. Hardeep Singh Mundi | Dr. Subhojit Sengupta
2 Days Date: 28 – 29 Aug Fee: 30000/-
September 2025
Professionalizing and Sustaining Family Business Program Director: Dr. Simran Sodhi
2 Days Date: 8 – 9 Sept Fee: 30000/-
Decision Making Under Uncertainty Program Directors: Dr. Mrinalini Shah | Dr. Ratri Parida
2 Days Date: 18 – 19 Sept Fee: 30000/-
Text Analytics and Machine Learning for Business Managers Program Director: Dr. Santosh Srivastava
2 Days Date: 25 – 26 Sept Fee: 30000/-
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 25 – 26 Sept Fee: 60000/-
October 2025
Design Thinking for Managers Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
3 Days 10,11 Oct + 1 Nov Fee: 45000/-
Unlocking The Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Turbulent Times Program Director: Dr. Richa Saxena
2 Days Date: 16 – 17 Oct Fee: 30000/-
Managing High - Performance Teams Program Directors: Dr. Bindu Gupta | Dr. Richa Saxena
2 Days Date: 27 – 28 Oct Fee: 30000/-
November 2025
Developing Self for Success Program Directors: Dr. Bindu Gupta | Dr. Richa Saxena
2 Days Date: 10 – 11 Nov Fee: 30000/-
Financial Wellness: Empowering Employees for a Resilient Future Program Directors: Dr. Hardeep Singh Mundi | Dr. Subhojit Sengupta
2 Days Date: 10 - 11 Nov Fee: 30000/-
Costing for Informed Decision Making Program Director: Dr. Ashish Varma
2 Days Date: 13 – 14 Nov Fee: 60000/-
Strategic Value Creation Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
2 Days Date: 14 – 15 Nov Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Thinking Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 15 Nov Fee: 15000/-
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 16 Nov Fee: 15000/-
December 2025
Deriving Strategic Values from Business Environment Program Directors: Dr. Subhajit Bhattacharyya | Dr. Manas Paul
2 Days Date: 1 - 2 Dec Fee: 30000/-
Self-Leadership Strategies for Sales Managers Program Director: Dr. Rakesh Singh
2 Days Date: 6 - 7 Dec Fee: 30000/-
Strategic Thinking Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 14 Dec Fee: 15000/-
Managing Stakeholders Program Director: Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari
1 Day Date: 15 Dec Fee: 15000/-

Please Note:

  • A decision about online/offline mode will be made based on response of the participants.
  • All IMT alumni are eligible for 20% waiver on the program fee.
  • Any Company nominating more than five executives for a program will be entitled for 10% waiver on program fee.
  • Taxes as applicable will be charged over and above the program fee.