
A 24-WEEK LIVE ONLINE PROGRAMME THAT BUILDS APPLIED AI CAPABILITY: from core analytics to production deployment, with a one-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi. New Delhi [India], February 19: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced admissions for the third batch of its Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: From Fundamentals to Deployment. As organisations place greater emphasis on dependable, decision-grade intelligence, the programme prepares learners to convert data into scalable solutions—moving from foundational methods to models that perform in real-world environments, underpinned by responsible practice.
The 24-week live online programme, offered through the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi, focuses on applied capability, using modern data science and AI to improve operational efficiency, strengthen forecasting and decision-making, and build automation that remains robust under changing business conditions. It also trains learners to approach AI with the discipline the field now demands, clarity on model behaviour, attention to bias and transparency and accountability in design and deployment. CEP is the statutory body of IIT Delhi for conducting certificate programmes and issuing certificates. The deadline for applications is March 27, 2026.
Industry priorities continue to reinforce this need. S&P Global Market Intelligence has reported that executives most often associate “being more data-driven” with improved business agility and process automation. IBM has also noted that rapid advances in AI, particularly generative AI, are reshaping roles and widening the skills gap as organisations automate more processes and services. Against this backdrop, AnalytixLabs reports that India has 1.3 million AI learners, the highest globally, yet ranks 89th out of 109 in measured AI proficiency, creating a 50–55% talent gap; it further projects demand for nearly one million AI professionals by 2026, with only about half currently qualified to fill these roles.
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