Management education is a unique field that must integrate research, industry practice and technology. Management educators therefore need to continuously innovate themselves by developing creative and unconventional teaching strategies, demonstrating seamless adaptability between theory and praxis, while at the same time conducting impactful research. At the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) we firmly believe in nurturing such well-rounded management educators. Introduced in 1979, the core philosophy of the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is to train management educators who can impart as well as create high- quality knowledge. We aspire to provide our FDP participants a transformative experience by exposing them to cutting-edge pedagogical and research tools, and encouraging them to grow as individuals beyond the classroom – essentially converting their time at the institute into a journey of self-discovery wherein they learn to draw on synergies between teaching and research. Today the programme has a vibrant community of over 1100 alumni in India and beyond. Over the years, FDP alumni have gone on to transform management education and strengthen the IIMA brand.
Continuing with our tradition, we will be offering the 45th Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in Pedagogy and Research Methods from April 08 to May 22, 2025. Relevant details about the course structure, admission process and fees are provided on our webpage https://iima.ac.in/academics/FDP. It is important to note that FDP is a certificate programme and upon successful completion of the programme, alumni status will be granted to the participants.
If you have any specific queries regarding any aspect of the programme or application process, feel free to reach out to us at fdpoffice@iima.ac.in or 079-7152 4961 and we will be happy to guide you.
The corridors of IIMA have inspired generations of learners. I hope that you will choose to begin your life-altering journey of becoming a truly inspirational educator here!
All the best,
I was a power user of knowledge, now I think I can create powerful knowledge. The programme, the place, the faculty and the team I worked with have helped me realize my true potential not only as a teacher but also as a researcher. Now I not only use knowledge but also feel competent in creating knowledge. 
