Hello all,

I am looking for advice about online management education from Indian institutions for me as a European professional.

I am an IT consultant in the Netherlands. I am 40 years old and hold a MSc from a French university in my niche sector. I am relatively well-known in my specialty and I volunteer for a professional organization which gives me access to a considerable network.

I would like to go from solving relatively trivial technical problems, as I do now, to solving wider organizational problems. For this, I am looking into getting some management credentials in Digital Transformation/Digital Business/Innovation etc., though not necessarily an MBA: a certificate or short-ish (about 1 year) course would do.

*I do not necessarily want to become a manager, but more a consultant that talks to managers about strategic issues.*

I work regularly with Indian colleagues, outsourced staff, external consultants, etc., and Indians play an important role in my sector. I also see that Indian institutions offer online programs in that area, for a very low price. I wonder how meaningful it is for me to take one of those courses.

I am referring in particular to:
- this course by ISB: https://online-er.isb.edu/certificate-programme-in-digital-transformation/index.php
- this course by IIM Indore: https://iimi.emeritus.org/iimi-certificate-programme-in-digital-transformation-and-innovation/index.php
- the Amity Online PGD: https://amityonline.com/post-graduate-diploma-in-business-management-online
- or, indeed, the Amity Online MBA.

As far as I can tell, all three institutions are reputable: ISB and IIM are triple-accredited, Amity is WASC-accredited; it seems quite impressive to me. However, I do not see much commentary from non-Indians. And people often write disparagingly about Amity or Indian schools in general.

- Are those programs more meant for an Indian audience, or are they open to foreigners, too?
- What do you know about the quality of those business schools?
- Would a credential from an Indian university make my profile more interesting for a recruiter, or will he just think that I cheaped out?
- What level is a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma from India? In Europe we have the EQF levels, but I cannot find anything comparable for the Indian academic system.
- Are there cultural issues I should consider?

Thank you for any information you may be able to provide.

The ISB and IIM programmes you are considering are professional certificates rather than academic qualifications. So, while these are respected schools, those professional certificates are essentially attendance certificates. They will not have academic credits. 
Amity's PGDM is different since it's an academic qualification. However, their MBA will be a better-understood qualification. Often Indian schools are not allowed to use the MBA title, so PGDM is a analog for a masters degree in some settings. This different from Europe, where a PGD is the taught element of an MSc, given to someone who did not complete the dissertation or thesis.  
Culturally, you should consider that Indian education is geared around individual competitive tests. Education is often very top-down, and learners are often minimally supported. You might be expected to do a lot, quite independently. 

Are you looking to a course from an Indian institution specifically to impress your Indian colleagues? I too work in IT and come across many Indians but I've never once had any ask me about my academic qualifications. You could do such a qualification but your circumstances might change in future, in which case I would be tempted to find the best course fit for yourself without thinking too much about any Indian element.



Given your preference for being a consultant that focuses on strategic management issues in the digital transformation domain, I would recommend Boston University's online Micromasters in Digital Transformation Leadership via EdX. 
Course content is excellent and the faculty incudes some very well known academics in the field. 
It took me about a year to complete and costs round $2,000. I think some of the course was being refreshed a little while ago so check the curriculum carefuly to see if it meets your needs.