SIRI PROGRAMME: Training and Certification

About this course

This course provides the candidate with over 40 hours of classroom training, covering content on manufacturing, Industry 4.0, SIRI frameworks and tools, business consulting, and the methodology for conducting Official SIRI Assessments.

The candidate must complete the training course and have relevant academic and/or professional experience to be eligible to sit for the certification examination. The examination includes both theory and practical assessments. Upon completion of both training and examination, the candidate will attain certification as a Certified SIRI Assessor (CSA).

Course Providers

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society through advisory and consultative processes.

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, with around 9,700 members from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 365,000 enterprises from 318 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.

For 130 years, CII has been engaged in shaping India’s development journey and works proactively on transforming Indian Industry’s engagement in national development. CII charts change by working closely with the Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues.

Through its dedicated Centres of Excellence and Industry competitiveness initiatives, promotion of innovation and technology adoption, and partnerships for sustainability, CII plays a transformative part in shaping the future of the nation.

​With 70 offices, including 12 Centres of Excellence, in India, and 9 overseas offices in Australia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with about 250 counterpart organisations in almost 100 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.​

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT), has embarked on a mission to accelerate India’s digital manufacturing readiness through the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI). As global manufacturing rapidly transitions towards Industry 4.0, the integration of smart technologies—ranging from automation and advanced analytics to IoT and digital ecosystems—has become essential for competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability. Recognising this urgent need, the CII – INCIT SIRI CSA Training Program aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and capabilities required to support Indian industries in their digital transformation journeys.

This initiative is grounded in a globally validated framework and reflects a strategic effort to strengthen India’s position in the evolving industrial landscape. The SIRI CSA Training Program provides a structured pathway for developing certified assessors who can conduct comprehensive digital maturity assessments and guide manufacturing enterprises with internationally benchmarked transformation roadmaps. Aligned with INCIT’s global standards and supported by expert mentors, the programme seeks to build a robust pool of trained practitioners capable of advancing India’s smart manufacturing agenda across sectors. Through this effort, CII and INCIT aim to deepen awareness, expand industry adoption of readiness tools, and contribute to shaping a digitally mature, future-ready manufacturing ecosystem for the nation.