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Aerospace & Defence Leadership

A 12-week executive course with JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

for professionals to build leadership in aerospace and defence.

Live Online Classes + Campus Immersion at JAIN  | Industry Experts | Industry Capstone Project

About the Course

This course is designed to equip professionals with practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills through a structured learning experience, real-world projects, and collaborative peer engagement.

DURATION: 

12 Weeks 

TOTAL LEARNING: 

64 Hours

FORMAT:

Blended (Online + Campus)

SEATS:

Limited

Ideal For

  • Mid-career professionals aiming for faster growth

  • A&D and manufacturing experts seeking strategic understanding

  • Aspiring program & project leaders

  • Engineers moving toward management and leadership

COURSE STARTS FROM 4TH WEEK OF MAY 2026

Why Choose This Course

Built by AeroDef Nexus with deep industry insights

01

Delivered in collaboration with JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), ensuring credibility and recognition

02

Solve real industry challenges through a hands-on capstone—not hypothetical case studies

03

Learn alongside ambitious professionals, building a network that adds long-term career value

04

Key Outcome

Master the A&D ecosystem and its moving parts

Gain clarity on leadership and program management paths

Shift from technical execution to systems thinking

Learn how real aerospace problems are solved

Build the confidence to lead larger roles and responsibilities

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Course Curriculum

01

A & D Ecosystem & Strategy

  • Introduction to the Global A&D Landscape

  • Industrial Policy & Offset Frameworks

  • Case Study:  Leadership in Complex Systems

  • Case Study: Procurement

  • Reflection & Quiz

03

Operations & Supply Chain

  • Global A&D Supply Chain Overview

  • India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem

  • Procurement & Offset Management

  • Vendor Evaluation & Quality Systems

  • Case Study: Joint Venture (Defence Sector)

  • Summary & Quiz

02

Program & Project Leadership

  • Introduction to Program Leadership
  • Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid Models
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Leadership in Mission-Critical Projects
  • Integrating Leadership & Systems Thinking
  • Mini Project: WBS for Defence Program

04

Leadership & Decision-Making

  • Leadership Models in High-Stakes Environments

  • Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

  • Leading Technical Teams

  • Crisis Response Simulation

  • Reflective Leadership Exercise

  • Wrap-Up & Quiz

05

Capstone Project

  • Introduction to Project Guidelines

  • Team Selection & Topic Approval

  • Mid-Point Mentoring & Feedback

  • Final Presentation & Review

  • Independent Teamwork

Certification Criteria

ATTEND

80% SESSIONS

CAPSTONE

SUBMIT CAPSTONE

PERFORMANCE

SCRORE ≥ 60%

Learning Journey Includes

  1. Campus Immersion at JAIN (Deemed-to be University)

  2. Live, interactive online masterclasses

  3. A practical capstone project with evaluation based on real industry scenarios

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Mr. Hardik Someshvar

Founder & CEO

AeroDef Nexus LLP

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Suparna Kapoor

Founder

LQ (Learning, Leadership, Life)

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Mr. Srikanta Konanur

PMI ATP Authorised trainer

for PMP

​Certified Practitioner in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 5S, Kaizen and  Lean Foundation.

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Air Cmde Sandeep Satpathy

(IAF VETERAN)

Head BD Defence and Strategic Partnerships
Digital Transformation Office
(CISCO Systems)

Industry Experts
Academic Experts
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Mr. Somasundaram G

Professor & Area Chair

School for Aviation & Aerospace Management JAIN
(Deemed-to-be University)

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Dr. Vijaya G S

Professor & Area Chair
Decision Science JAIN

(Deemed-to-be University)

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Dr. Ravishankar S Ulle

Associate Professor

Decision Science JAIN

(Deemed-to-be University)

READY FOR MISSION LAUNCH?

Join a cohort of aerospace & defence professionals building leadership capability for complex, mission-critical environments. With only limited seats per batch, this is a high-signal, low-noise learning experience for serious practitioners.

4TH WEEK OF MAY

START DATE

WEEKEND

LIVE SESSION

Seats filling fast 

Contact Us

Ms. Arpita Kar
Email: arpita.kar@aerodefnexus.com
Phone: +91 9586591373

Ms. Adithi. S

Email: adithi_s@cms.ac.in

Phone: +91 80 4684 0400

Website: www.aerodefnexus.com

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contactus@aerodefnexus.com

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