Introduction to the Global A&D Landscape (Overview of the global aerospace and defense market   structure, major segments, demand drivers, and emerging geopolitical influences.)

India’s A&D Ecosystem & Policy Evolution (Understanding India’s defense manufacturing journey, key reforms, indigenization efforts, and the policy shifts shaping self-reliance.)

Key Public & Private Players (Mapping the roles and capabilities of DPSUs, DRDO, startups, MSMEs, and private industry leaders across the value chain.)

Industrial Policy & Offset Frameworks (Examination of defense procurement policies, offsets, localization mandates, and their impact on domestic capability building.)

Case Study: Chandrayaan – Leadership in Complex Systems (Insights into program leadership, systems integration, risk management, and cross-functional coordination from India’s lunar mission.)**

Case Study: Rafale Procurement (Learning strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, contract negotiations, and lifecycle considerations in large defense acquisitions.)**

Defense Industrial Base & Innovation Trends (Exploring supply chain resilience, dual-use technologies, startups, AI/Industry 4.0 adoption, and future innovation ecosystems.)

Reflection & Quick Quiz (A short recap and knowledge check to reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking on strategic program decisions.)

Global A&D Supply Chain Overview (Understanding the structure, tiers, and interdependencies of global aerospace and defense supply chains and their strategic risks.)

India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem (Exploring India’s production capabilities across DPSUs, private industry, MSMEs, and startups supporting defense and aerospace manufacturing.)

Procurement & Offset Management (Learning sourcing strategies, contract structures, and offset obligations that drive localization and capability development.)

Vendor Evaluation & Quality Systems (Applying supplier assessment frameworks, audits, and quality standards to ensure reliability, compliance, and performance excellence.)

Case Study: HAL–Safran Engine JV (Analyzing a real-world joint venture to understand technology transfer, partnerships, and collaborative manufacturing models.)**

Lean & Continuous Improvement (Implementing lean principles and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize operations.)

MRO and Lifecycle Support (Managing maintenance, repair, overhaul, and lifecycle sustainment to ensure long-term readiness and cost efficiency of assets.)

Summary & Quiz (Recap of key supply chain and manufacturing concepts with a short assessment to reinforce applied learning.)

Introduction to Program Leadership (Understanding the role of a program leader in aligning strategy, execution, and cross-functional teams to deliver complex outcomes). 

Project Management Principles (Foundations of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resource management across the project lifecycle).

Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid Models (Comparison of delivery approaches and how to select the right methodology for defense and aerospace program environments).

Earned Value Management (EVM) (Applying EVM techniques to track performance, control costs, and forecast schedule and budget variances.)

Stakeholder Communication (Developing structured communication plans to manage expectations across customers, regulators, vendors, and internal teams).

Leadership in Mission-Critical Projects (Building decision-making, accountability, and resilience skills required to lead high-risk, high-stakes defense programs).

Tools Workshop – MS Project & Trello (Hands-on practice using planning and collaboration tools to create schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress effectively).

Integrating Leadership & Systems Thinking (Adopting a systems mindset to understand interdependencies and make holistic decisions across complex program ecosystems).

Mini Project: WBS for Defense Program (Creating a Work Breakdown Structure for a real-world defense use case to translate strategy into actionable deliverables).**

Review & Quiz (Consolidating learning through recap exercises and assessments to validate practical understanding).

Leadership Models in High-Stakes Environments (Exploring leadership frameworks and behaviors required to guide teams effectively under uncertainty, risk, and mission-critical pressures.)

Communication & Collaboration (Building clear, structured communication and cross-functional collaboration practices to align diverse stakeholders and teams.)

Conflict Resolution & Negotiation (Applying practical techniques to manage disagreements, negotiate trade-offs, and achieve win–win outcomes in complex programs.)

Leading Technical Teams (Developing strategies to motivate, guide, and integrate multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams toward shared objectives.)

Ethical & Accountable Leadership (Understanding governance, compliance, and ethical decision-making to ensure transparency and responsibility in defense programs.)

Crisis Response Simulation (Experiencing a simulated high-pressure scenario to practice rapid decision-making, coordination, and risk mitigation.)

Reflective Leadership Exercise (Encouraging self-assessment and personal leadership development through structured reflection and feedback.)

Wrap-Up & Quiz (Summarizing key leadership concepts with an assessment to reinforce practical application and insights.)