Programme Announcement
IITM Pravartak, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, together with TimesPro, has announced Batch 03 of its Advanced Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning (AAIDL). The seven‑month programme will be delivered in a Direct‑to‑Digital mode with live interactive online sessions led by IIT Madras faculty and experienced industry practitioners, supplemented by webinars, assignments, a capstone project, and a campus immersion at the IIT Madras Research Park.
Target Audience and Eligibility
The programme is open to graduates and post‑graduates in engineering, mathematics, or computational sciences, as well as working professionals seeking to transition into AI‑focused roles or future‑proof their careers. Eligibility requires a graduation or post‑graduation degree in the mentioned streams.
Curriculum and Skills Covered
Learners will gain practical exposure to widely used AI and deep‑learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. The curriculum covers core and emerging areas including machine learning, deep learning, MLOps, cybersecurity essentials, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and agentic AI systems. Hands‑on, case‑based instruction and guided projects aim to develop production‑grade AI capabilities, enabling participants to design, deploy, and apply AI systems with technical rigour, business relevance, and operational reliability.
Industry Context and Market Estimates
The announcement cites market estimates that the global deep‑learning market could reach USD 506.75 billion by 2035, growing at a 31.7% CAGR between 2024 and 2035. A McKinsey 2025 global survey found 88% of organisations reported regular AI use in at least one business function, yet only about one‑third had begun scaling AI programmes, indicating a shift from adoption to execution. KPMG’s Global AI Pulse Q1 2026 notes that enterprise value from AI remains uneven and will depend on alignment of operating models, governance, workforce readiness, and execution at scale.
Quotes from Programme Leaders
Dr. Suchitra Veeravalli, Consultant, IITM Pravartak, stated: “AI now demands professionals who can move beyond theoretical familiarity and design systems that work reliably in complex business environments. Through this programme, we aim to strengthen applied competence, analytical judgement, and responsible implementation, enabling learners to build production‑ready AI solutions that create measurable value across sectors and emerging enterprises alike.”
Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head – Executive Education, TimesPro, added: “India’s AI opportunity will be shaped by professionals who understand data, models, and business context with equal rigour. Our collaboration with IITM Pravartak brings a strong practice‑led learning experience that helps learners develop contemporary AI capabilities and apply them to enterprise priorities across industries with confidence and purpose at scale.”
Career Outcomes and Prior Cohort Profile
On completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from IITM Pravartak and can pursue roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, AI/ML Research Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Engineer, Deep Learning Engineer, and Quantitative Analyst. Earlier batches attracted senior professionals—including CTOs, VPs, directors, senior solution architects, technical leads, project leads, and general managers—from sectors such as automotive, banking and mortgage, computer software, customer service, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and R&D.
About the Organizations
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 funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber‑Physical Systems.
TimesPro, established in 2013, is a leading Higher EdTech platform and a Times of India Group initiative. It offers a variety of learning programmes across categories and industries, including executive education collaborations with premier institutions such as IIMs and IITs, and provides organisational learning and development interventions for corporate clients.
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