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IIT Delhi Offers Online Certificate in Applied Data Science and AI for All
Artificial Intelligence is here and is disrupting every industry, with data becoming a primary component of most decisions. The demand for people who have the knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of AI in the real world is rapidly increasing. To help serve this need, IIT Delhi has designed a new Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science and AI to help graduates, diploma holders, university students, and working professionals to develop the skills necessary and relevant to the industry.
The new certification programme is being offered through the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) at IIT Delhi, and is designed to help students learn the application of AI in the real world. This is an 8-month certification programme and will be accepting applications through its CEP portal until August 1, 2026.
Who is Eligible for the programme?
The programme is open to:
- Graduates from recognised universities
- Diploma holders from the 10+2+3 education pattern
- Students pursuing graduation in any discipline
- Working professionals who want to learn AI and Data Science
While all academic backgrounds will be considered, preference will be given to applicants of Computer Science and IT, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and allied fields.
Course Schedule and Duration
The online certificate program begins on November 14, 2026, and ends on July 10, 2027. The program runs for 8 months. There are live online classes every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The total for all faculty sessions is about 75 hours.
The program is designed to allow attendance by both college students and full-time working professionals.
What Will Participants Learn?
The purpose of this program is to teach participants how to implement what is learned in the classroom. The major areas of learning include:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Learning
- Model Deployment with Docker
- Cloud Platforms
- MLOps
- TensorFlow
- Google Colab
- Case Studies from Healthcare, Finance, VLSI, and E-commerce
Participants also complete the required many hours of practice tutorials along with a capstone project to give participants the ability to implement AI and Data Science solutions.
Industry-Focused Learning
Practical learning is one of the most important aspects of this program. Apart from classroom teaching by IIT Delhi faculty, participants will also have industry-focused sessions on the practical use of AI for different industries. The capstone project will allow participants the ability to formulate, engineer, and implement AI solutions, which will undoubtedly be a key component to success in today’s data-centric world.
Program Fee and Certification
Fees paid by applicants include:
- Application Fee: ₹1,000
- Program Fee: ₹1.94 lakh + 18% GST
On completion, candidates will receive an e-Certificate from Continuing Education Program (CEP), IIT Delhi, for the training in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Importance of the Program
AI and Data Science have a lot of applications across various verticals like Healthcare and Finance, Manufacturing, and e-Commerce. With a lot of estimated growth from the Government and Industry, India’s AI market is growing at a high pace and is creating a lot of opportunities. IIT Delhi’s new certification aims to address this gap by integrating the theory and the focused training required by the industry.
Final Thoughts
The online Certificate Program in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, from IIT Delhi, aims to make use of the rapidly growing need for AI-related professional training in India. The live sessions on weekends, along with the industry-based projects and IIT Delhi teaching and mentoring faculty, make this program an attractive option for students and professionals to enhance and upgrade their technical skills while not disrupting their existing professional and academic commitments. The prospective candidates have to apply for the program before August 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible to apply for the Applied Data Science and AI certificate programme at IIT Delhi?
Graduates, diploma holders (10+2+3), current undergraduate students, and working professionals can apply. Candidates belonging to Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, etc. will be preferred.
2. What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for the programme is August 1, 2026.
3. When do the classes start?
The classes will start on November 14, 2026, and will be conducted in online mode until July 10, 2027.
4. What is the programme cost?
The cost of the programme is ₹1.94 lakh plus 18% GST. The application fee is ₹1,000.
5. What do participants receive as a certificate?
Participants who complete the programme will be awarded an e-certificate from the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi.
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