Programme Overview
CEP, Continuing Education Programme (CEP) of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) announced admissions for the fourth batch of its Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: From Fundamentals to Deployment. The programme runs for eight months and the last date for applications is 13 November 2026.
Curriculum and Learning Structure
The curriculum is organized into nine modules that together provide more than 300 hours of live instruction, supplemented by self‑paced components. Core technical coverage includes Python programming, data manipulation, exploratory data analysis, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, MLOps, and model deployment using Docker and cloud platforms. Hands‑on projects enable participants to apply concepts to real‑world scenarios, culminating in a capstone project. The programme stresses responsible AI, model reliability at scale, and includes best practices for machine‑learning operations.
Target Audience and Eligibility
The programme is designed for aspiring data scientists, AI practitioners, technology and analytics professionals, engineers, technologists, students and researchers. Applicants must have completed a 10+2+3 educational pathway from a recognised university. Preference is given to candidates from computer science, information technology, electronics, electrical engineering, physics and related disciplines.
Delivery Mode and Immersion
Instruction is delivered online through Direct‑to‑Device mode, complemented by tutorials, collaborative activities, and guidance from IIT Delhi faculty and industry experts. Participants will also attend a one‑day campus immersion at IIT Delhi for academic interaction and peer networking. Successful graduates receive an e‑Certificate issued by CEP, IIT Delhi.
Industry Context and Rationale
The press release cites a World Economic Forum survey indicating that more than 50 % of global business executives expect AI to displace existing jobs, 24 % believe AI will create new jobs, and 45 % anticipate improved profit margins. McKinsey research is referenced, noting that over 70 % of skills sought by employers remain relevant to both automatable and non‑automatable work, underscoring the need for AI fluency rather than replacement of human capability.
Institutional Credentials
IIT Delhi, established in 1961 and declared an Institution of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963, is consistently ranked among India’s top higher‑education institutions. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, IIT Delhi placed 4th overall, 2nd in Engineering, and 3rd in Research. Its Department of Management Studies (DMS) is ranked 4th among management institutions. CEP is the statutory body responsible for offering online certificate programmes and issuing certificates. The institute also operates the eVIDYA@IITD platform to deliver virtual and interactive learning for national and international participants.
Press Release Attribution
The announcement was issued on behalf of the service provider TimesPro for CEP, IIT Delhi. The press release carries a disclaimer that PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.