IIT Delhi Launches Second Batch of Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has announced the second batch of its Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: From Fundamentals to Deployment. This comprehensive programme is designed to equip learners with the skills to write production-grade Python code, engineer and analyze data, build and validate machine learning (ML) and deep learning models, and deploy responsible AI solutions using MLOps. The course culminates in an industry-relevant capstone project, ensuring practical, hands-on experience.
Programme Highlights
Offered under IIT Delhi’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP), this six-month course provides a strong foundation in ML and AI principles and their real-world applications. These technologies are becoming increasingly central across sectors such as healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, education, transportation, and entertainment.
Key aspects of the programme include:
- Hands-on Python programming and data manipulation
- Exploratory data analysis, regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction
- Advanced techniques in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing (NLP)
- Model deployment using Docker and cloud platforms
- MLOps practices and application of responsible AI principles
- Industry-grounded projects and a culminating capstone project
Curriculum and Learning Format
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to guide learners from fundamental concepts to advanced applications, including:
- Python programming, data manipulation, and exploratory data analysis
- Machine learning techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction
- Deep learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing
- Model deployment, cloud computing, and MLOps strategies
- Application of responsible AI principles through hands-on projects and capstone
The programme employs a Direct-to-Device (D2D) delivery model comprising:
- 72 hours of live, interactive online lectures
- 40-hour industry-relevant capstone project
- Practical tutorials and asynchronous learning modules
- Optional short campus immersion at IIT Delhi for in-person experience
Upon successful completion, participants will earn e-Certificates from CEP, IIT Delhi, subject to fulfilling all programme requirements.
What the Faculty Says
“At IIT Delhi, we’ve built this program around doing, not just knowing,” said Prof. Ankur Gupta of the Centre for Applied Research in Electronics during the programme’s unveiling. “After practicing Python, deep learning, and current machine learning techniques, learners use MLOps and responsible AI principles to deploy their models in production. The capstone, industry examples, and mentoring ensure participants graduate with deployable solutions and the confidence to leverage data science effectively across industries.”
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal for:
- Aspiring data scientists and AI enthusiasts
- Technology and analytics professionals seeking to upskill or pivot careers
- Engineers and technologists implementing AI solutions in industry settings
- Students and researchers aiming to deepen their expertise in applied AI and data science
The Growing Demand for AI Skills
According to McKinsey’s The Data-Driven Enterprise of 2025, data will be ubiquitous across business processes by 2030, requiring leaders to adopt a ‘data and AI first’ approach. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights that 86% of employers expect AI to transform their operations by 2030. However, 63% of these employers cite skill gaps as a major barrier to adoption. Additionally, approximately 39% of current skill sets are projected to become obsolete within five years, underscoring the urgent need for upskilling.
This certificate programme by IIT Delhi offers a timely opportunity for professionals and learners to bridge this gap and prepare for the future of AI-driven industries.