IIT Delhi Launches Advanced Certificate Program to Equip Students with Generative AI Skills
IIT Delhi has launched a six-month Certificate Programme in Generative AI to equip professionals with advanced AI skills, addressing India's AI talent gap and promoting industry leadership.
IITD Certificate Programme in Generative AI
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has launched a six-month Certificate Programme in Generative AI under its Continuing Education Programme (CEP). This advanced course aims to equip professionals with specialized AI skills, addressing India’s growing AI talent gap and driving innovation and leadership in the tech industry.
About Certificate Programme in Generative AI
The Certificate Programme in Generative AI provides an in-depth exploration of advanced AI techniques, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, BERT, and T5. Participants will delve into cutting-edge topics like Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), and responsible AI deployment. The curriculum includes six specialized modules: Mathematical Foundations for ML, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI for Text, Generative AI for Vision, and Responsible AI.
The programme will be delivered through live online interactive sessions in a Direct-to-Device (D2D) format, incorporating industry-relevant case studies, simulations, projects, and assignments. Participants will also enjoy an exclusive one-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi, offering firsthand exposure to the institution’s renowned academic and research excellence.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like Python, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, and TensorFlow, while mastering NLP tools such as NLTK and spaCy for efficient data processing. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped for in-demand roles such as AI Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist with Generative AI expertise, NLP Engineer/Scientist, and Generative AI Specialist. The applications of Generative AI span industries like healthcare, finance, education, and autonomous systems, where AI-driven innovations are set to create numerous opportunities.
Speaking on the programme’s launch, Professor Tanmoy Chakraborty, Rajiv Khemani Young Faculty Chair Professor in AI, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi said, “The Certificate Programme in Generative AI equips professionals with future-ready skills, enabling India to emerge as a global AI hub. As AI reshapes the industrial landscape, modern technologies must be implemented to boost efficiency and drive meaningful change. Generative AI, with its transformative potential, will redefine the future of work.”
Q: Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?
The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, also known as DMS IIT Delhi offers a two-year MBA course at undergraduate courses in a full-time mode. IIT Delhi is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree. IIT Delhi ranked 4 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Management category IN 2024. Talking about DMS IIT Delhi MBA placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 25.82 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 41.13 LPA. A placement percentage of 100% was achieved. Thus, it is a good institute for an MBA.
Q: Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?
Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.
Q: How long is BTech in IIT Delhi?
The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.
Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years).
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