Programme Announcement
On August 29, 2026, IITM Pravartak – the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras – in collaboration with the higher‑edtech platform TimesPro, announced Batch 03 of its Advanced Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning. The programme spans seven months and is delivered entirely online through a Direct‑to‑Device mode that combines live interactive sessions led by IIT Madras faculty and industry practitioners, supplemental webinars, assignments, a capstone project, and a campus immersion at the IIT Madras Research Park.
Curriculum and Skills Covered
Participants will gain hands‑on experience with widely adopted frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch while studying machine learning, deep learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models, agentic AI systems, MLOps, and cybersecurity essentials relevant to enterprise deployment. The curriculum is designed to develop the ability to design, deploy, and maintain AI solutions that are robust, secure, scalable, and aligned with business requirements.
Target Audience and Eligibility
The programme targets professionals seeking to enhance their capability to work with data and build AI applications that meet tangible business needs. Eligible candidates must hold a graduation or post‑graduation qualification in engineering, mathematics, or computational sciences. Prior batches have attracted senior technical leaders—including CTOs, VPs, directors, senior solution architects, technical leads, project leads, and general managers—from sectors such as automotive, banking and mortgage, software, customer service, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and R&D. Upon completion, learners can pursue roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, AI/ML Research Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Engineer, Deep Learning Engineer, or Quantitative Analyst.
Market Context
The announcement references broader AI market dynamics: MarketsandMarkets projects the global deep‑learning market to expand from USD 25.40 billion in 2024 to USD 506.75 billion by 2035, implying a compound annual growth rate of 31.7 % for the 2025‑2035 period. A McKinsey 2025 global survey found that 88 % of respondents reported regular AI use in at least one business function, yet only about one‑third had begun scaling AI programmes enterprise‑wide. KPMG’s Global AI Pulse Q1 2026 highlights the next challenge for enterprises as converting expanding AI adoption into consistent value through stronger execution, governance, operating models, and workforce readiness.
Institutional Background
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 company that houses the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). It is hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and receives funding from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber‑Physical Systems. TimesPro, founded in 2013, is a leading higher‑edtech platform under the Times of India Group, offering a range of employment‑oriented and executive‑education programmes across multiple industries.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by IITM Pravartak, Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras.