Post Graduate Certificate Programme in
Applied Data Science & AI

IIT Roorkee

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Duration
6-8 Months
Mode
Live Online +
Campus Immersions
Commencement Date
22nd September 2024
Admission Closure Date
10th September 2024
Session Timings
Sunday, 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Programme Overview

Applied data science and artificial intelligence help in analysing various types of real-world datasets to produce actionable insights for applications in business, economy, and society. In recent years, these skills have become highly valuable for all organizations. IIT Roorkee’s Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & AI (PGCP DSAI) is designed to upskill working professionals to understand the fundamentals of data science and AI, develop practical proficiency in related software technologies, and enhance their ability to prescribe the best course of action in various application contexts.

Programme Highlights

9 Months of Blended Learning

In-demand conceptual skills and software tools

Hybrid Learning

Hands-on experience with datasets and software

online-assessment

Minimal usage of mathematical jargon

3 Days Campus Immersion

Two campus immersions covering 8 days in total (optional modules)

online Classes

Live online teaching and discussions by IIT Roorkee faculty

9 Months of Blended Learning

Regular quizzes for revision and personal growth

Case Study Based Learning

Hackathons for boosting a healthy competitive spirit

Holistic Curriculum— a blend of case studies, projects

Capstone project with customized topics and personalized guidance

Hand-on workshops through experiential learning

Proven and well-accepted learning path for executives

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from any recognized university in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply to the programme.
  • Work experience of one year is preferable after completion of the qualifying degree.

Screening & Selection

  • Participants will submit personal details, educational qualification documents, resume, and statement of purpose.
  • Selection to the programme will be made after scrutiny of the overall profile. Interviews may be conducted for certain applicants.
  • Selection will continue on a rolling basis.

Syllabus Breakdown

  • Basic Programming using Python & R
  • Data Handling using Python & R
  • Querying Database using SQL (& NoSQL)
  • Visualization using Python & R
  • Essential Mathematics and Statistics
  • Data Analytics Workflow
  • Bonus: Further Topics and References for Self-study
  • Exploratory Data Analytics
  • Basic AI Models: Machine Learning (Unsupervised and Supervised Learning)
  • Advanced AI Models Part 1: Deep Learning
  • Advanced AI Models Part 2: Generative AI
  • Automation of AI Modelling Workflow
  • Bonus: Scaling AI Models to handle Big Data using Apache Spark
  • Natural Language Processing (Text Data)
  • Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  • Network Analysis and Applications
  • Applications: Social Media, Fraud Detection, Recommender Systems, Web Analytics, etc.
  • Bonus: Computer Vision (Image Data)
  • Introduction to Web
  • Big Data Management
  • Web Dashboards (Interactive Graphs and Tables)
  • Basic ML & AI-based Web Apps
  • Deploying Apps on Web and Automation
  • Bonus: Cloud Analytics (AWS/GCP/Azure)
  • Operational and Strategic Business Contexts
  • Industry Cases (Finance, Health, Energy, etc.)
  • Statistics and Machine Learning Use Cases
  • Generative AI Use Cases
  • Exclusive Case Studies using Real-world Datasets
  • Bonus: Cases Selection based on Learners’ Interest
Hackathon
Hackathons
Assignments and Quiz
Assignments
20+ Case Studies and Projects2
Self-paced Quizzes
campus immersion
2 Campus Immersions

Note : The in-person sessions like Campus Immersions are subject to prevailing government rules pertaining to the pandemic. Jaro Education/Institute will keep all candidates updated accordingly.

Skills Covered

StatisticsMachine LearningDeep LearningGenerative AI
VisualizationBig DataTime Series & Networks Natural Language Processing
Python and RSQL and NoQLDashboards & Web AppsCloud Analytics

Tools Covered

IIT Roorkee

About IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trendsetter in the area of education and research in the fields of science, technology, and engineering.

The Institute had celebrated its Sesquicentennial in October 1996 and now completed more than 175 years of its existence. It was converted to IIT on September 21, 2001, by an Ordinance issued by the Government of India declaring it as the nation’s seventh Indian Institute of Technology, an “Institution of National Importance”.

The Institute offers Bachelor’s Degree courses in 10 disciplines of Engineering and Architecture and a Postgraduate Degree in 55 disciplines of Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture, and planning. The Institute has a facility for doctoral work in all Departments and Research Centres.

The Institute admits students to B.Tech. and B.Arch. courses through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted at various centres all over India.

#1 Among the IITs in the
Citations per Faculty
parameter
QS World University
Rankings, 2021

#1-20 Among universities
worldwide in the
Citations per Faculty
parameter QS World
University Rankings,
2021

#1 Department of
Architecture and
Planning, IIT Roorkee
India’s Best Architecture
College 2022,
India Today

5th Rank as per NIRF Engineering
rankings 2023

Know Your Facilitators

Note: The above given is an indicative list of programme faculty members and is subject to change as per IIM Kozhikode’s discretion.

Programme Certification

  • Certificate of completion will be awarded by IIT Roorkee at the end of the programme to all participants who qualify the evaluation criteria (60% in overall assessment) and the attendance criteria (75% of all live online sessions).
IIT Roorkee Certificate
  • The above e-certificate is for illustrative purposes only and the format of the certificate may be changed at the discretion of IIT Roorkee.
  • This programme is offered by the Continuing Education Centre (CEC), IIT Roorkee for working professionals in technical or managerial roles.

Programme Fee Details

Programme Fee
Fee Structure
Application Fee
INR 1,500/- + GST
Programme Fee
INR 1,48,500/- + GST
Total Fee
INR 1,50,000/- + GST
*The application fee is non-refundable.
Instalment Pattern
Instalment Pattern
Instalment I
INR 74,250/- + GST
12th September 2024
Instalment II
INR 74,250/- + GST
12th November 2024
Program Fee
Fee Structure
Application Fee
INR 1000/-+ GST
 
Program Fee
INR 140,000/- + GST

Instalment Pattern
Instalment Pattern
Instalment 1
INR 80,000/- + GST
Instalment 2
INR 60,000/- + GST

EASY EMI OPTIONS AVAILABLE

  • Total Programme Fee will be paid to Jaro Education. Facilities for loan and EMI options are available by Jaro Education.
  • Participants will pay a non-refundable Application Fee to Jaro Education during submission of the application.
  • There are two campus immersion modules in the programme. IIT Roorkee will provide on- campus accommodation and food to all participants. Travel expenses will be borne byindividual participant or the participant’s organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the programme?

The duration of the programme is 6 to 8 months. The core curriculum and campus immersions are expected to be over in the sixth month from the start of the programme. Additional two months is available for participants to finish their capstone projects at a comfortable pace.

Should I attend this programme?

This programme is primarily designed for working professionals who are motivated to learn data science and AI, and want to upskill themselves in this field. Based on past experience, the programme will suit well for working professionals in either managerial or technical/scientific roles. The programme will be useful for you if (i) you want to learn the concepts of data science, AI, and related practical tools for analytics, or (ii) you already have some background in data analytics and want to further develop your understanding on methods and applications by pursuing a comprehensive learning path.

Am I eligible to apply to the programme?

If you have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from any recognized university in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks, you can apply to the programme. We would prefer if you also have a work experience of at least one year since the completion of your qualifying degree.

Prior knowledge of basic mathematics and statistics would be preferable but not necessary — all essential concepts for doing data science will be available within the programme. Prior knowledge of programming language like Python is not necessary — you will receive practical training from the basic to advanced level within the programme.

What are the expected learning outcomes?

The programme is designed for participants to gain clarity and hands-on experience in

  1. concepts related to data science and AI,
  2. analytics workflow including data management, model building, and reporting results,
  3. handling and processing big datasets,
  4. several in-demand software related to data science, and
  5. applications of data science and AI in different real-world contexts.
What are the details and dates of campus immersions?

There are two campus immersions modules. Both campus immersions are optional for all participants. The exact dates for each campus immersion will be notified at the start of the programme.

The first campus immersion will be for 3 days and will be held at Greater Noida Extension Center (GNEC). This will be held towards the end of the second module (Data Mining and Machine Learning). The objective is to deepen the understanding of initial modules of the programme with further exercises and examples. This will also be a good opportunity for all participants to network and form teams for projects.

The second campus immersion will be for 5 days and will be held in IIT Roorkee’s main campus at Roorkee. This will be held towards the end of the fifth module (Data-driven Business Decisions) and will involve an extensive set of learning activities.

What career roles are well suited with this programme?

The programme is suitable for career roles that will actively use data science and artificial intelligence tools.
Specifically, some job titles that can be associated with this programme include data scientist, data analyst, business analyst, applied big data analyst, decision support analyst, machine learning scientist/engineer, and others.

Will I receive any career support?

The primary goal of this programme is to help working professionals to upskill in the cutting-edge concepts and technologies related to data science, artificial intelligence, and their applications through a well-crafted curriculum and learning path.

IIT Roorkee does not provide any career support related services including interviews, placements, etc. Jaro Education provides certain services and are mentioned on the programme webpage. Neither IIT Roorkee nor Jaro Education can guarantee you a fresh job or promotions in your current job.

Will I receive IIT Roorkee alumni status?

Currently, IIT Roorkee does not have facility to provide alumni status to participants of certificate programmes. However, facilities will be provided for you to remain well connected with all your peers in the current, previous, and future batches through various channels.

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